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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1948

Page

3

Durant outlines forces shaping modern life in lecture

Dr Will Durant historian and philosopher spoke at Hogg Auditorium on What Are the Lessons of History tracing 60 centuries of history. He cited biology geography economy politics morality and religion as key life forces noting Russia’s population and future leaders and predicting shifts with advancing aviation and global trade.

Will Durant Hogg Auditorium Durant Russia China Brazil United States Dr. Durant Forum The Texas Union Europe Columbia University

Mental Health Envoys Report From London Congress

American delegates led by Dr Mabel Ross report a global shortage of male teachers and excess neurotic female teachers in elementary schools. Miss Mary Switzer calls the congress hopeful for international peace. Dr Robert H Felix notes cross border professional cooperation in medicine social work and mental hygiene despite political differences.

Washington London United States Mabel Ross Public Health Service Mary E. Switzer Robert H. Felix Federal Security Agency FSA Miss Switzer

Moisture Shortage Presses Texas Ranch Lands

The USDA weekly crop review shows widespread drought affecting Texas range and farm lands last week with only South Texas receiving moisture from prior rain. Weekend showers aided northern areas while seeding for wheat and small grains lagged and land preparation slowed despite rapid harvests.

Texas United States Department of Agriculture USDA

CLASSI Effective Two Pap 15 Wo Day

The notice references CLASSI effective dates with two papers and a 30 day period. It notes rates based on skip-day data and outlines timing expectations. The readable fragments indicate a procedural update tied to publication cycles and data scheduling.

FIED RATES January 1 1948 to Minimum One Price

Fragmentary OCR shows a pricing notice with unclear wording about rates starting January 1 1948. The readable bits mention one price to minimum and refer to orders taken. No distinct people or organizations are clearly legible.

Classified Display Rates And Deadlines From The American Statesman

The notice outlines classified display rules with typeface limits and makeup restrictions. It lists deadlines for ads and box numbers, providing daily and weekend cutoff times and specifies office hours for cancellations and corrections. It mentions that illustrations and font must follow policy and that space rates are available on request.

the American Statesman Seventh Colorado American Statesman

Automobiles for sale bulk listing including 1947 Fo D tudor

Ads show several cars for sale from a private owner including a 1947 Ford Tudor with radio heater and tires, a 1948 Road Master Buick, a 1949 Lincoln coupe, a 1941 Lincoln, a 1940 Chrysler club coupe, a 1946 Nash sedan with radio heater, and a 1936 Chevy. Contact numbers and locations provided.

Tudor Lincoln NASH Debus Cae Newman Bergstrom AF Base Buick Hugh Nelson R&h R&a Vere Goupe Olds Chrysler Windsor Studebaker Billholder Ag Pater Stoner Rene Lymouth Plymon Chevrolet Buster Buster Floyd Waylan Chevrolet Fleetline

Used Cars Ad Listing Various 1947 1948 Chevrolet and Others

A classified ad lists several used cars with prices and mileages including 1948 and 1947 Chevrolet convertibles with about 6000 miles at 3188.08 and 2295.00 for Ford convertibles and club coupes with various mileages and extras. Other offerings include Plymouth and DeSota models, Dodge and Buick style details, all at Blymouth West 30th at Guadalupe with contact number 27152.

Ford Ford Club Plymouth Club

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