UT Buildings Meet Fire Safety Rules on Campus
University of Texas officials, led by Vice President C. D. Simmons, stated all campus dormitories and buildings have required fire equipment and escapes. The defense followed Chicago safety official John J. Ahern’s claim many campuses lack basic fire protection. Simmons said Navy approved buildings on campus are near fire proof and meet state requirements.
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President Fires Denfeld as Navy Chief in Personnel Shakeup
President Truman authorized Navy Secretary Matthews to remove Admiral Denfeld as chief of naval operations amid a bitter Army Navy split. Denfeld’s ouster follows a memo chain with Matthews dating to October and included a pledge to replace him to restore civilian military harmony.
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Big Casts Required for Stop the Music TV Show
A television program requires a cast of 158 people to begin broadcasting. The production plans to assemble a large talent pool for on air and behind the scenes roles.
Meeting at UT Personnel Men Study Improved Labor Relations
Austin area leaders discuss personnel policy and decentralized management as a path to better labor relations. The program links the University of Texas with the Austin Area Economic Development Foundation to promote cooperative research, campus meetings, and industry panels.
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Celanese Corporation
Bishop
Russians Accused By Seton of Killing Eskimos in Alaska
Parkersburg West Virginia congressman Burnside told a Lions Club meeting that Russians killed Eskimos and Aleuts supplying information to the United States. He claimed Russians also seized leadership in Indo China and Southeastern Asia and that three Russian sponsored Korean divisions are back on the fighting front at the 348th parallel.
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Cop Targets Texas Finance Firm Over Repossessed Car
Wichita police say Captain Price will pursue action after a Texas finance company repossessed a disabled veteran’s car from the Veterans Administration hospital lot. The vehicle, worth 315 dollars in welding gear, belonged to George H. Haragan, 24, of Crosby. Haragan says he owes 125 dollars, signed no mortgage, and issued postdated checks as instructed. He acknowledges arrears.
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Bnai Brith Observes 106th Anniversary Memorial Session
Hit City Lodge No. 241 observed Bnai Brith's 106th anniversary with a memorial and business session at Agudas Achim Synagogue. Sanford Weiss of New Orleans spoke, then a plan was announced for a Friday night gathering at Temple Beth Israel and Agudas Achim.
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Postman Crotty Retires After 37 Years of Service
Pittsburgh Kas. report notes postal carrier John R. Crotty has retired after 37 years on the route. He walked an estimated more than 100000 miles delivering mail in the community.
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Austin Men Sue Firm Over Damaged Phonoplast Finish
Two Austin men filed a $5,000 damage suit in 98th District Court against Sonneborn Brothers of Dallas alleging their product Phonoplast failed to meet advertised claims. L. M. Allen and Orlin Wang say the finish was not water or alcohol resistant, discolored furniture and floors, peeled and scratched easily, harming their business and investments. They seek damages including rent advertising and loss of earnings totaling $5,075.
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Life Magazine
Traveling Czech Travelers Must File Abroad Reports
A Czech interior order requires all Czechs traveling overseas to report detailed information on foreign industrial production. The directive demands correct names and addresses of factories, societies, institutes, and offices in Czech and foreign languages, covering research, construction, production, social conditions, and competition.
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Soldier and Policeman Chief Losers In Crime Game Here
An Austin crime spree hits a uniformed patrolman and military office. John Nye reports a $27 theft, a missing pistol and wrist watch after a brief away from his room at 705 Neches. Lieutenant Colonel J R ty says district HQ desks were prowled with a watch, two fountain pens and a cigarette carton missing.
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J. R. Ty
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American Statesman
Travis County Back In The Black On October Tax Boost
Travis County will be back in the black by the end of October as tax payments arrive, though an attorney general ruling limits October to December collections for 1950 operations. Officials note three percent early payments from businesses and individuals replenish funds, despite a prior overdraft of about fifty thousand dollars at month start. The statute cited carries no penalty.
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New York Subway Reaches 45th Birthday Milestone
New York's subway celebrated its 45th birthday as of Thursday. The system now spans about 241.56 miles on 37 lines and handles roughly 6.5 million riders daily in its long history from the 1904 City Hall to Broadway and 145th Street line opening. A 1904 reporter recalled the early crowds fighting to board.
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