21 Oct 1950
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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1950
Page
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City School Board backs election to set a new tax ceiling of 87 cents to offset next year’s bond issue. The move ends uncertainty about tax effects, following a bond vote set for after the November election. Citizens group discussions urged trust in the people and adherence to the law.
Edward J. Kelly, 74, longtime Democratic political boss and former Chicago mayor, died of heart disease in a doctor's office after a routine checkup. A civil engineer and DNC figure, he led the Kelly-Nash machine, served 14 years as mayor from 1933 to 1947, then helped Kennelly win, backed Truman 1948, and remained active in politics until his death.
Soviet Molotov and eight Communist foreign ministers met in Prague to discuss remilitarization of Western Germany amid Moscow warnings against rearmament. East German moves push for conscription as Berlin debates a constitutional shift to allow military service, while Acheson outlines conditions for talks and Western defenses.
The seventh ranked Texas Longhorns open Southwest Conference play at Memorial Stadium against Arkansas at 2 p m. The day features a big show with bands, baton twirlers ages 8 to 18, Dad's Day activities, and a Robstown Minorette corps led by Billie Gaye Le Blow. Arkansas returns strong after a 27-6 win over Baylor, with a 226 pound per man line and a pro style offense, making the clash at home a tough early test for Texas, as the coach warns of a mighty tough opponent.
Texas dads tour the University of Texas campus for Dad s Day with the Longhorns vs Arkansas game, campus tours, and a glimpse of UT dancing girls. Little Texas A&I at Kingsville claims top football form, boasting margin claims over Oklahoma, Texas, and Notre Dame on paper, using math and imagination.
Austin High's Maroons rallied from a halftime deficit to beat Temple 14-7, marking an eighth straight win over the Central Texas foe. Rasta rushed for 319 yards, Rodney Williams added a two-yard TD, and Bradshaw connected with Joe Bunch for a five-yard scoring pass. Temple sophomore Doyle Traylor impressed with nine completions for long gains, signaling a bright future.
SAN MARCOS Oct 20 A capacity crowd approved the homecoming play Green Grow the Lilacs at Friday's opening night. Ex students filled the downtown snake dance and pre game events. Ronnie Locke predicted attendance may exceed last year’s 3500 as key scenes drew praise.
Memorial Stadium weather forecast predicts dry conditions and moderate temperatures for Saturday. A weather bureau spokesman says the gridiron should be dry with highs around 84 and a low near 60, and only partial cloud cover for good football weather.
Leola Lemon was named Austin's outstanding woman of the past year in a ceremony at House Park before the Austin Temple football game. The honor capped the first Sweetest Day observance, with nominations from the Senior and Junior Chambers of Commerce and a three member committee selecting her for contributions to the Army's welfare work and related clubs.
Henry L. Stimson, 83, served as Secretary of State under Hoover and Secretary of War for four presidents including Taft Roosevelt Truman, died at his Cold Spring Harbor home after a heart attack. He had hip fracture surgery earlier and remained with family.
Presidential Assistant John R. Steelman said tighter curbs on installment buying may be imposed to combat inflation and that other controls may become necessary. He spoke in prepared remarks to Mt Holyoke Alumnae Association outlining sacrifices for years to come.
A 126th District Court jury found Artie Louis Gage Jr. guilty of murdering Albert Truitt Jr. in a pool hall on Chicon Street July 24. The jury deliberated about two and a half hours and recommended a five year suspended sentence. Gage claimed self defense after Truitt attacked him over a 50 cent piece.
Two battalions of US parachute troopers dropped unopposed between Pyongyang’s citadel and the Manchurian frontier under General MacArthur. The mission aimed to block North Korean Reds fleeing Pyongyang and to rescue American POWs. Separated by six hours, US paratroopers linked with South Korean forces at Sunchon, widening the trap and signaling an end to major resistance.
Judge J Harris Gardner ruled the city negligent but not liable for the traffic death of a San Antonio husband. The jury valued damages to Mrs Salazar and her three children at 47500 after finding the accident unavoidable. City may seek a new trial within three days.
Pravda branding Harold E. Stassen as insolent and a shameless warmonger, calling his letter to Stalin a dirty election campaign trick and an advertising essay intended to win peace votes. It accuses the Republican leader of seeking a face to face talk to halt war drift.
The National Production Authority ordered limits on rubber to 75 percent of pre Korean War usage and 84 percent for total rubber consumption, plus a defense allocation of stainless steel with columbium and a stop on molasses exports. The measures run only through December 31 and aim to secure materials for defense needs.
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