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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1948
Page
1
FRANKFURT Germany Oct 7 The US Atomic Energy Commission asked the military government to investigate the only German plant legally using American radioactive materials in industry and military operations Officials said the probe aims to determine whether secrets on the method of separating radio materials were involved.
Nervous and jittery feelings due to middle age are described as common. The ad promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a uterine sedative and tonic to ease nerves and restore vitality. It claims relief and urges readers to ask their druggist for the liquid or tablet form.
Officials at the combined Anglo American plant report leaks of active thorium from chemical salts. The commission orders a rapid investigation to prevent radioactive matter from USSR or German Communist hands while ensuring thorium nitrate remains available. Wilbur E. Kelly of the US Atomic Energy Commission calls the move routine and notes regular inspections at thorium nitrate plants.
The motorship Malibu carrying 10 to 12 persons sent an SOS during a tropical storm off Cape San Lucas, 800 miles south of San Diego. Navy reports 50 to 60 mph winds as the distressed vessel sought immediate assistance.
An advertisement promises rapid weight loss by mixing four ounces of Liquid Barcentrate with grape fruit juice in a pint bottle and taking two tablespoons twice daily. It guarantees money back if results aren’t dramatic and extols renewed curves, energy, and youthfulness.
R. O. Smith executive secretary of the Wholesale Beer Distributors of Texas travels to New York City for sessions of the National Beer Wholesalers Association. He is accompanied by Mrs. Smith and Horace Etchison of Mc Allen president of the state association and Mrs. Etchison.
Fort Worth Oct 17 Rent control is urged to continue for a year to March 31, 1950 by Tighe Woods national housing expeditor at a meeting of area rent control directors. He warned Congress may need stricter measures if current rules fail to curb rents black markets and highlighted rural housing needs in the 35 to 60 dollar per month range surfacing veteran complaints of shoddy construction.
Italian consulate reports six ancient manuscripts stolen from the Guarneriana Library near Trieste are believed in the United States. The items include copies of Cicero and Plutarch and may fetch high prices among antique book dealers. Police issued a 13 state alarm.
Fort Worth Sigma Delta Chi will host a 7 30 p m dinner honoring 11 college interns who worked on state newspapers this summer. The interns spent 10 weeks in lab experience with papers across Texas. Guests include Tennessee? No, M. M. Donosky, Ward C. May, and Paul Thompson.
A Federal Grand Jury in San Francisco will resume Friday the interrupted hearing on the government's bid for a treason indictment of Iva Toguri D Aquino known as Tokyo Rose. The session stalled after a juror complained of unfair methods and all witnesses were excused during jurors' discussions. Seven witnesses had testified to support that Los Angeles born Mrs D Aquino aided Japan during WWII.
Defense Minister Brooke Claxton said Canada is ready to defend itself against the possibility of war. In an address to the Canadian Ordnance Association he warned the Soviet attitude could lead to another open conflict.
OU Regents direct officials to prepare for McLaurin to enter the Graduate School on a segregated basis. They delay a decision until November while seeking funds for facilities equivalent to white students.
A three judge panel denied an injunction to remove the word Negro from ballots listing two Tulsa candidates for Justice of the Peace. Judge A P Murrah said no discrimination was shown as both plaintiffs share the same race. Attorney Amos Hall said he would appeal to the Supreme Court.
The Baltimore School Board unanimously upheld superintendent Dr. William H. Lemmel's decision to dismiss kindergarten teacher Regina Frankfeld for Communist Party membership. Frankfeld acknowledged her affiliation, while Lemmel cited a June policy barring Communists and other subversives from the school system.
In Central Queensland near Emerald, Mrs. Roy McKinney found a 1958 carat blue sapphire claimed to be the world’s largest. The stone, discovered during a picnic close to the site of the Black Star sapphire, was sold to a nearby claim manager for an undisclosed sum.
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