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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

2

West Attacks Red Berlin Stand in UN Debate

The UN Security Council and General Assembly debated Berlin and atomic control as Western and Soviet sides clashed. Alexandre Parodi blamed Russia for the Berlin danger, while Vishinsky remained silent. Dr. Jessup argued for lifting the blockade and noted Chapter 7 flexibility for pacific settlement.

Manent Russia Berlin Juan A. Bramuglia Argentina Vishinsky Parodi Bramuglia Palais de Charillot United Nations Katz-Suchy United States Wassily A. Tarasenko Assembly Jessup Columbia University Council Cadogan

Texan Barshop posts bond in tax evasion case

San Antonio resident Joseph J. Barshop posted a $20,000 bond after a federal grand jury indicted him on five income tax evasion counts. The case alleges misrepresentation of his half community property and his wife’s share on 1942 to 1944 returns, with $255,685.79 in delinquency. Barshop owns Banana Distributing. bond posted by J. H. Frost Sr. and Jr. in the federal building.

San Antonio Joseph J. Barshop Barshop Banana Distributing Company Federal Building J. H. Frost Sr J. H. Frost

Lavoptik Eye Comfort For Contact Lens Wearers

Lavoptik offers soothing relief after lens removal with a refreshing, clean feeling. Promoted as useful for irritated tired eyes, it’s claimed to have over 30 years of use and comes with an eye cup and satisfaction guarantee.

Truman Campaigns Amid Party Splits and Union Attacks

President Truman urged unity as he accused the GOP of pursuing a two families in every garage slogan and promised pro labor reforms to replace Taft Hartley. He spoke in Wilmington on a eastern vote hunt while Warren campaigned in Chicago and West Virginia. AFL official Harrison said John L Lewis’ attack may boost Truman support.

Congress Martin Truman Wilmington Del Earl Warren Chicago West Virginia Warren Chapman Revercomb Republican Congress John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Convention Cincinnati United States Mr. Truman John Garner Garner Lewis AFL George Harrison Truman-Barkley

Courts Told To Skip Small Party Fusses

The Texas Supreme Court ruled that disputes over small party offices fall outside judicial reach as the county executive statute applies only to parties with 200000 votes or more. The 1947 Dallas GOP chairmanship dispute between Ralph Currie and Dick Wall was deemed a party matter, not a legal issue.

Associated Press Texas State Supreme Court Dalas County Ralph W. Currie Dallas R. P Dick) Wall Currie District Court Wall Thomas E Dewey Robert A. Taft Hopkins Henry Zweifel Fort Worth Supreme Court Zweifel State Committee Walter Rogers

Franco Orders City Elections in Spain

Generalissimo Francisco Franco decreed municipal elections across Spain for November 21, November 28 and December 12. The order, issued in Madrid, sets regional ballots under the national framework. This move followed weeks of political changes as the regime prepares for local governance polls.

Franco Spain Madrid Francisco Franco

Violence marks CIO oil strike clash at California refinery

On Wednesday violence flared near the Standard Oil refinery in Richmond as CIO oil workers clash with police and pickets over a wage dispute. Two officers were slightly hurt, eight pickets jailed, and several people were clubbed as non striking employees sought to park cars. Peace talks over a 21 day strike were adjourned with no date set.

Associated Press CIO California Standard Oil Richmond American President Lines San Francisco APL President Cleveland Truman Virginia Maine Joseph Ryan AFL International Longshoremen's Association Supreme Court

Georgetown Jail Escapee Caught

Eldon Eugene Vick, 37, who escaped from Williamson County jail on Sept. 25, was recaptured by Austin officers at the Petified Forest Lodge in Guadalupe Street. Detectives recovered a stolen 45 Colt pistol and carpenter tools. Sheriff Allen said Vick could face life as a habitual criminal if convicted of the third burglary charge.

Eldon Eugene Vick Williamson County Austin Georgetown Lee Williamson Bob Miles George Smith Vick Petrified Forest Lodge Guadalupe Ed Stamnitz McDonald P. C. Coghlan Avenue B S. “Red” Allen Allen Louis Lowe Lowe Huntsville State Prison Texas Department of Public Safety

Dry Norther Brings Slight Austin Temperature Dip

A dry norther from Canada will lower Austin’s temperatures Thursday with a 60 degree minimum and 85 degree high per the Austin Weather Bureau. Cooler air won’t bring full fall weather yet and winds will ease Friday as the front moves south toward the Gulf.

Canada Austin Austin Weather Bureau Gulf Miko Oscar Cs Justin Colorado Montopolis Lake Buchanan Lake Travis Marshall Ford Texas Abilene Port Worth Corpus Christi Castel A Antonio

Guard Plans Texas Training Program

State Adjutant General K. L. Berry announced that Texas National Guard units will start a new three year training program by November 1. Regular Army senior instructor Colonel H. McE Pendleton will conduct orientation conferences in Fort Worth October 10 for northern instructors and in San Antonio October 13 for southern staff.

K. L. Berry Texas National Guard H. McE. Pendleton Fort Worth San Antonio

Williams' Summer and Smoke At Broadway Opens With Mixed Hopes

Tennessee Williams new Broadway play Summer and Smoke opened at the Music Box Theatre to high expectations but critics say it lacks the dramatic fire of Streetcar Named Desire. Margaret Phillips shines as the heroine with Ted Andrews as the doctor being less impressive. Margo Jones directed the Dallas Theatre 48 production with Jo Melziner’s set and notable lighting.

Steve Perkins Austin American Amusement Editor New York Tennessee Williams Broadway Music Box Theatre Williams the Barrymore Glorious Hills Margaret Phillips Miss Phillips Ted Andrews Margo Jones Theatre 48 Dallas Jo Melziner

Dallas Council Seeks Endurance Flight Record Fliers

The Dallas City Council asked pilots Fred Vimont and Bert Simons to return next week with a letter from major airlines and the Civil Aeronautics Administration approving Love Field as the flight base for a new world endurance record attempt. The two Dallas fliers left the city on the mission.

Dallas Civil Aeronautics Administration Love Field Fred Vimont Bert Simons

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