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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1949

Page

7

County farm bureau drives membership drive in Travis County

Agricultural notes from Austin area report the Travis County Farm Bureau Federation staging a concentrated campaign to sign up several hundred farmers and ranchers. References to local figures and farming activities paint a snapshot of rural life and agricultural commerce.

Dave Shanks Austin American Farm Bureau Rive Travis County Farm Bureau Federation Travis County F. C. Carrington Austin Chamber of Commerce Willie Nelson Melbur

Income of US Steel Totals $39 Million

United States Steel Corporation reports net income of $39,171,144 or $1.26 per common share for the quarter ended before the CIO strike. Directors declare a 50 cent dividend payable Dec 10 to shareholders of record Nov 4, noting third quarter output at 82.7 percent of capacity versus 99.8 percent prior quarter.

New York United States Steel Corporation Direcors US Steel

You-All Southern Accent Jams Canada Police Radio

In Duncan British Columbia a Southern accent on the police radio confused officers when a voice claimed to be from Charleston police in Washington. Officials suspect atmospheric conditions caused the garbled transmission and interference on the shared frequency.

Duncan B. C Monay Charleston D. C

Suppression of Sex Desires and Emotional Development

Reader's Digest presents Dr. David R. Mace arguing that suppressing sex desires harms mind and spirit and impedes mature love. It critiques testing sexual compatibility before marriage, labeling it fallacious and socially harmful. The piece promotes chastity as foundational to true relationships.

Reader's Digest David R. Mace Woman’ S Home Companion

Lee Red Cross Chapter Plans Membership Drive

The Lee County chapter of the Red Cross will meet Wednesday night to lay plans for the coming drive for membership and funds. President William Pratho says the chapter seeks a new president and renewed enthusiasm, with secretarial work most needed.

Giddings Lee County the Red Cross William Pratho Pratho

Idaho Police Detain Girl and Four Texas Teens

Four Texas youths aged 17 to 19 were arrested with a 14 year old girl in Idaho. They claimed Raymondville Texas as their home and said they picked up the girl in Rangely Colorado. They were held for Colorado authorities.

Pocatlello Idaho Texas Raymondville Colorado Alfred Nogo Rangely Colo

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