School Board Waits on Water and Light Fund Decision
The Austin School Board may delay deciding whether to transfer 175000 to schools for 1950 until December 1 or later. City Council, facing AG opinion on bond funds, has not confirmed continued annual payments and plans a joint meeting with the School Board before acting.
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Austin
Will T. Johnson
Emma Long
Austin School Board
Long
Taylor Glasp
California
Stuart MacCorkle
League of Texas Municipalities
Galveston
Suppression of Sex Desires and Emotional Development
Reader's Digest article by Dr. David R. Mace argues that suppressing sex drives harms emotional growth and tests of sexual compatibility before marriage are fallacious. It claims unchastity damages mind and spirit and, most of all, capacity for true mature love. Condensed from Woman's Home Companion. highlights 42 condensed articles of lasting interest.
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Reader's Digest
David R. Mace
Woman's Home Companion
Nationalist Vessels Join China Red Force
A Chinese Communist broadcast reported that two Nationalist sloops and a patrol boat defected to the Reds from Kongmoon near Canton. The transfer appears tied to a blockade fleet used by Nationalists off Canton. The AP in San Francisco heard the broadcast.
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China Red Force
Francisco
Peiping
Kongmoon
Canton
Associated Press
San Francisco
Resort Officials To Revisit Lakes In Next 2 Weeks
Butlin Holiday Village officials plan to visit Austin within two weeks to discuss the Butlin Texas project after the city granted an option on the site at Lake Austin Park. Sir Bede Clifford and General A. C. Critchley, associates of William E. Butlin, are to return, with further invitations extended to Fort Worth businessmen to inspect the Bahama Island project.
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Butlin Holiday Village
Austin
Butlin-Texas
City of
C. B. Smith
Austin Area Economic Development Foundation
Driskill Hotel
A. C. Critchley
London
Bede Clifford
Nassau
Lake Austin Park
Critchley
New York
Clifford
William E. Butlin
Foundation
Butlin
Fort Worth
Gran Bahama Island
University of Texas
Exchange Club Holds Ladies Night Party at Driskill
Members of the Austin Exchange Club skipped noon lunch for a ladies night with wives and guests. The program occurred at the Driskill Hotel with J Adone Parker as chair of general arrangements.
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Exchange Club
Austin Exchange Club
Driskill Hotel
J. Adone Parker
Reader praises Ringling Brothers show and scolds critic
M H Crockett defends the Ringling Brothers Circus criticizing a negative article. He recalls fair prices and quality acts, laments independent vendors’ rights, and condemns attempts to bar the circus from town as criminal.
New Webberville Road Plans Approved by County
Travis County Commissioners announced plans to widen straighten and pave a new Farm Highway 969 from East 19th at Airport Boulevard to near the Hornsby Bent settlement. The 6 86 mile route with 18 foot paving in an 80 foot right of way will require 36.52 acres from more than 50 property owners. Purchases of rights of way begin immediately.
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East 19Th
Airport Boulevard
Hornsby-Dunlap School
Travis County
State Highway Department
Webberville Road
Hornsby Bent Settlement
Ee Caves
St. Stephens Episco
Lake Ront
Engineer Corps Move Ruled Out
Army engineers assured Rep Thompson that there are no plans to move the district engineer's headquarters from Galveston. The Texas Water Conservation Association had urged moving to Austin, but officials denied any intention to disturb Galveston personnel or relocate the office.
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Washington
Army Engineers
Thompson
Texas
Galveston
Chief of Engineers
Texas Water Conservation Association
Austin
J. E. Sturrock
Sturrock
Lewis Pick
Corps of Engineers
Air Cadets Plan 50 Camp At Austin Saturday
Summer encampment for Austin Civil Air Patrol cadets to be discussed at CAP cadet meeting Saturday at 9 a.m. in Austin High School room S-30. Lieutenant Cornelius McBride urged all interested, noting ages 15 through 18 are eligible. The session includes orientation and guidance on CAP uniforms.
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Austin Civil Air Patrol
CAP
Cornelius McBride
Austin High School
S-30
North Carolina Dominates Primary Kaolin Supply
The article notes that all primary kaolin produced in the country comes from North Carolina. It explains its use as a ceramic material in fine china.
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North Carolina
China
Calvert Reserve Blended Whiskey in New York City
Calvert Distillers Corp introduces Calvert Reserve blended whiskey with 65 percent grain neutral spirits and 6.8 proof in New York City.
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Calvert Reserve
Calvert Distillers Corp
New York City
Mosquito Variety Noted in Vast Species Range
A report highlights thousands of mosquito species worldwide, describing the vast diversity and distinct traits across habitats. Researchers emphasize the ecological roles of different genera while warning about disease vectors and the need for targeted control strategies.
Austin Club Managers Announced at Commodore Perry
John A. Peninger named resident manager and Miss Mary Rather assistant manager of the new Austin Club to be housed on the third floor of the Commodore Perry Hotel West Wing. Open house dates December 3 and 4 with formal opening December 2.
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John A. Peninger
Mary Rather
Austin
Commodore Perry
Peninger
Miss Rather
Edward Clark
Austin Club
A. C. Bull
T. H. Davis
House Committee
Parker Pace
Lynn Hunter
R. W. Byram
Ben Wayne Greig
Howard Cox
Roy Rather
Fred Pryor
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Samson
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