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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1949

Page

7

Soviet Appoints Pushkin to Lead East German Mission

The Soviet Union grants legal recognition to the East German state and names Gregori M. Pushkin as chief of its diplomatic mission. Pushkin’s Hungary tenure is noted for guiding the pro Moscow line, including Mindszenty's trial and other actions. East Germany aims to align with Moscow under Pieck and Grotewohl while facing German suspicions of the Soviet Union.

Berlin Russia Hungary Gregori M. Pushkin Soviet Union Otto Grotewohl East Berlin Poland Czechoslovakia Romania Bulgaria Europe Stalin Pushkin Matyas Rakosi Austria Marshal Tito East Germany Wilhelm Pieck Rakosi Moscow National Front

Truman weighs two former senators for federal commissions

President Truman reportedly considers former Senator Robert M. LaFollette Jr. for the Federal Power Commission and former Senator James Mead for the Trade Commission to fill vacancies created by Olds and Ferguson. Mead favors a return to public office, while LaFollette’s GOP tie may affect party control. Wallgren’s NSRB chair hopes linger as Switzer's district judge bid faces contention.

Washington Truman Senate Federal Power and Trade Commissions Robert M. LaFollette Jr Wisconsin Power Commission Leland Olds Capitol Hill James Mead New York The Trade Commission Garland Ferguson Olds la Follette LaFollette GOP Mead Mr. Truman Thomas E. Dewey Ferguson Wallgren Carroll Switzer Iowa Gillette

French Cabinet Choice Blocked in Coalition Talks

Paris reports disputes over wage and price policy blocked premier designate Jules Moch from forming a new French government. The MRP demands Radical Socialists back an economic move, risking collapse of the coalition as Queuille resigns and Moch seeks parliamentary approval for his cabinet.

Paris Jules Moch France Popular Republicans MRP Henri Queuille Moch Queuille Macek de Gaullists

Britain Pressing Efforts for Relation With Sino Regime

Washington reports Britain pressing to build a practical working basis with the Chinese Communists in Peiping while the United States weighs delaying formal recognition. Acheson signals US policy to avoid immediate recognition, with Britain possibly diverging. Canton’s fall prompts reorganization of US officials, including Strong moving HQ to Chungking, while Rankin remains in Hong Kong.

Britain Peiping United States Russia Soviet Bloc Peiping “Peoples Republic State Acheson Truman Canton China Robert Strong Hong Kong Chungking Robert Rondon Karl Rankin

Tibet Thought Ready For Aid Against Reds

Newscaster Lowell Thomas said Tibet might accept outside aid if attacked by Chinese Communists. He noted Tibet’s isolation, stated China’s claim over Tibet, and mentioned a possible United States mission. Thomas and his family arrived in London on the way home.

New York Lowell Thomas Tibet Lowell Jr London Thomas China United States Peiping

Klein seeks delay in deportations for qualified aliens

Representative Klein urged Attorney General McGrath to suspend deportation proceedings for certain qualified aliens until action on proposed amendments to the displaced persons act. He noted hundreds of European refugees in the United States could be citizens with entry-date eligibility and criticized recent procedural flips.

Washington Rep Klein D-Ny McGrath New York Senate Immigration and Naturalization Service Congress Ellis Island Justice Department

No Fear of Reds South Koreans Stand Tough

South Koreans grow more self assured as the army strengthens and industry improves. Defense officials expect to rout guerrilla hideouts after fall leaves while border raids stay limited. North Korea pushes propaganda and guerrilla tactics, but South Korea hopes continued US aid and a stronger defense will check communist expansion.

South Korea United States Sihn Sung Mo North Korea South Republic

Senator H Alexander Smith Meets Chiang on Formosa

Nationalist China Central News Agency said Senator Smith arrived on Formosa and spoke two hours with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. Smith flew from Korea on General MacArthur's plane and planned to depart for Tokyo. The talks covered the Far East situation and Smith urged the US must prevent Formosa falling to communists.

San Francisco Chinese Central News Agency H. Alexander Smith Tokyo Formosa

Meat Prospects Rosy as Pork Prices Drop Across Cities

A United Press survey across 20 cities shows pork chops averaging 12 cents a pound cheaper than a month ago with pork roast down about 10 cents. Beef and bacon move little. center-cut chops in Chicago fall about 20 cents, while Philadelphia drops 18 cents. AMI forecasts stronger pork demand and a per capita fourth quarter pork intake near 84 pounds.

Chicago United Press Dun & Bradstreet US Department of Agriculture Philadelphia Indianapolis American Meat Institute AMI

French Emigres Reach Texas for Champ d Asile Colony

In 1817 a group of French Napoleonic loyalists emigrated to New York then to the Trinity River in Texas to found Champ d Asile near Liberty. Led by Generals Lallemond and Rigaud, they were welcomed by Jean Lafitte but the settlement failed as Spain refused French occupancy and funds ran out. Lallemond later returned to France. both leaders figured in Napoleon's will.

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Plenty of plants as 500 flower infants found in Mt. Rainier Park

In Mt. Rainier National Park Washington researchers report 500 flower infants observed amid the park's flora. Field teams document growth in protected areas and note the surprising turnout of new blooms this season.

Mt. Rainer National Park Wash

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