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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1948
Page
3
Condensed readings from Magoun and Harper's Magazine discuss love as a force and common misconceptions in marriage. Also covered are Dale Carnegie’s fear of public speaking and Billy Rose’s life story along with a brief note on German affairs and General Clay’s remarks about Germany and Korea.
Reports from the 80th Congress race show Democrats optimistic about capturing the Senate by flipping seats in Oklahoma West Virginia Minnesota and Wyoming. President Truman campaigns across key states while Dewey aides weigh close races including Montana Wyoming New Mexico and Colorado.
The article outlines Moscow’s stance on a four power Berlin currency plan and a Foreign Ministers Council meeting to tackle the German question. It contrasts Berlin tensions with UN Assembly debates where a Mexican peace resolution advances, while Malik and Osborn clash over US and Soviet moves on the arms issue and an atomic ban in a divided committee.
Military authorities at Algiers said they had little hope for 17 men aboard a French Air Force B26 bomber missing for 36 hours. The two motor plane departed Rabat Morocco on Wednesday morning bound for an airport near Marseille France and was last heard from at 3 30 am EST as it crossed the Mediterranean.
Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson announced a Texas City explosion inquiry for its own information. He said the commission lacks jurisdiction but may gain useful future data and has directed the gas utilities division chief engineer Nat Harris to Texas City for investigation.
Pigeon Key located between Miami and Key West is described as the smallest inhabited island in the world according to local lore. The note highlights its isolation and limited human presence.
A 23 year old Roseville woman arrested for vagrancy in Auburn California is jailed awaiting trial. She began singing in jail to pass the time and impressed sheriff and staff who urged an earlier trial. she received a suspended sentence and departed.
Municipalities that own meters collect more than $3000 from them this year, indicating rising revenue from parking or utility meters and broader municipal funding implications.
The council awarded low bids for storm sewers 14 146 Collins Construction and sanitary sewers 33 054 Roger Smith in Bentley Inwood additions and 49 508 Taylor Construction for Shoal Creek. A Red Cross disaster plan was reviewed with officials urging mass shelter designation and City Hall basement as relief HQ. A public Nov 18 hearing on C zoning for off site beer wine sales was set, and zoning approvals included Eighth Street Gibson Street B-1 at 2511 Pearl Street and commercial zoning for 4212 Avenue H and other sites.
A fragment suggests repeated election ballot box impounding in Jim Wells County and a shortage across elections. The speaker notes taking many boxes, awaiting help, and mentions Duval and South Texas.
A Dutch airliner crashed five miles northeast of Tarbolton after hitting a high voltage line in thick fog. About 40 aboard, two survived. rescuers found bodies scattered amid flames. The death toll matched a previous Swedish airliner collision, with historical echoes of the R38 disaster of 1921.
Obituaries note numerous deaths and pending services in Austin Chicago Houston and nearby towns. Nina Whiting of Austin mother Henrietta Geyton Chicago two daughters Joyce Kraemer and Ann Jane Whiting two sons Robert L. and Jack E. Whiting sister Ruby Hudgins brothers J W Gayton and H C Gayton pallbearers listed burial at Oakwood Cemetery with services conducted by Rev Chester Crow. Betty Kelso died at a local hospital with two daughters O G Hanseler and Frank Oswath two sons O E Kelso Sidney Kelso Lon Kelso body at Cook Funeral Home. George Allen Hassell Jr. 22 killed in action on Luzon Feb 2 1945 funeral Saturday at Field Funeral Home graveside rites by Horne post burial McMahan Cemetery. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs G A Halsell Sr of Lockart pallbearers listed. James M. Gibson former Bend postmaster died at sister’s home after long illness burial at Gibson Cemetery conducted by Rev W L White.
Jewish forces press toward Beersheba and surrounding towns as Israel aims to expand control in the Negev. Gaza is described as sealed off and key Egyptian positions along the Gaza Tel Aviv axis are under threat. Night air raids hit Tel Aviv and Haifa while Israeli fighters claimed air victories over El Arish.
In St Etienne area 8,000 police and soldiers confront 25,000 strikers as miners pump rooms flood and pits are protected. The CGT and Communist leaders push a 24 hour rail strike while government seeks to fire 10 percent of surface workers and raise the minimum wage to 15 000 francs a month amid escalating violence and loss of more than 2 500 000 tons of coal.
Gonzales, Oct 21. Dr Walter A ree prominent physician has purchased the hospital from the estate of the late Dr George Holmes. The resale entails transfer of ownership to Gonzales County Medical Center as a new medical venue.
Tony of Sonora Mex scored a unanimous 15 round decision over an opponent on Wednesday night in Texas lightweight boxing. The Houston fighter landed early blows, faced a tough stretch in rounds 11 and 12, then closed with a strong finish.
William Cimillo, the Bronx born bus driver who drove to Hollywood Florida in March 1947 to escape trouble, has received a safe driving award from his employer, the Surface Transportation Co. The gesture acknowledges improved conduct and a commendable safety record.
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