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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1948

Page

11

Dulles Signals Support for Stance on Berlin Blockade

John Foster Dulles indicated he would back the U S firm policy against the Berlin blockade if Republicans win power He spoke after flying the airlift route to Berlin during a tour of key sites He questioned currency reform in Western Germany as unproductive but hinted views may shift He praised Lucius D Clay and disagreed with Truman on Soviet intentions though the men’s discussions focused on German policy

Berlin John Foster Dulles United States Dulles Germany Lucius D. Clay Paris Truman

Train Naphtha Truck Wreck Burns Two Men

MIDLAND Oct 17 Two men were burned in a crash when a Texas and Pacific freight train struck a truck loaded with naphtha. Fireman R C Reed of Big Spring suffered third degree burns and engineer D L Nichols, also of Big Spring, sustained body burns and a fractured leg. Sammie Garrett, driver of the truck owned by Yearwood distributing Company of El Paso, escaped injury.

Midland Texas and Pacific R. C. Reed Big Spring D. L. Nichols Sammie Garrett Yearwood Distributing Company el Paso

Ameri can Firm Wins Marshall Plan Investment Guarantee

The Economic Cooperation Administration announced the first Marshall Plan capital investment guarantee. Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc. of Boston will build a carbon black plant near Liverpool, England, with a guarantee of 850000 dollars. project total cost is much higher. Carbon black is used in natural rubber.

Washington England Economic Cooperation Administration Godfrey L. Cabot, Inc Boston Liverpool ECA

Brussels Union Money Problems Discussed

Finance ministers of the five Brussels Union states conferred on initial problems in financing their unified defense program. They issued a communique after a two hour session stating they examined actions to harmonize long term economic and financial policy across their governments.

Paris Brussels Union

Famous Composer Franz Lehar Relapses in Vienna

Vienna reports that Franz Lehar, the 79 year old composer of The Merry Widow, suffered a relapse and is in serious condition. Dr Franz Burning says he has not eaten since Saturday and remains in critical condition with a heart ailment and a stomach ulcer.

Vienna Franz LeHar Franz Burning LeHar

Untitled Public Notice Fragment Prompts Event Snippet

Fragmentary OCR text references a film or event lineup including "Fiesta" with Anne Ayars and "Yona Dee" with Gary Goose. Details are sparse with broken phrases and unclear dates or venue.

Derby Auto Sales Ad Promotes 1940s Car Fleet

Derby HS Sales at 1020 Lamar Blvd lists used autos and prices. Chevrolet Convertible 6000 miles 2130, Ford Convertibles, Plymouth, Dodge, and Cadillac-like models with radios heaters and whitewall tires. Open evenings Sundays. Phone 2 5545 and 32 7152.

Oldsmobile Studebaker Chrysler Mercur Oxford Meroon Derby HS

Ford 1¢ deer and 1941 Buick for sale

Classified ad fragment offers 1941 Buick Special sedan and 1947 Chevrolet for sale. Mentions price ranges 325 to 108 cash and trade options. Includes notes on car condition and view location with partial street references.

Clark's Used Cars Ad for Repossessed Bargains

Repossessed bargains listed by Clark's Used Cars at 220 Brazos. Vehicles include 1940 Goren with new motor, Buick with rings, Lincoln in excellent condition with new tires and radio, heater, and a 1937 Ford convertible. Phone numbers 9 3701-8 and 7 Hull.

Ite Adel Ste Goren Allied Finance CC Congress Clark’s Used Cars Brazos Qaor Devew

Used Cars and a 27-foot Glider for Quick Sale

Pontiac 8 evadult Tudor, Chevrolet coupe and sedan listed with names garbled. A special 27-foot Glider with stove, ice box, double bed, power brakes, lights and more is priced for quick sale at $1,095. Home of a good deal promises quality work and fair estimates.

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