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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1949

Page

12

Red satellites attack Truman and leaders on Peace Day

Iron Curtain outlets on Peace Day 10th anniversary of World War II attack President Truman Pope Pius XII Marshal Tito and other leaders deemed unfriendly to Communists. Red Fleet cites Allied claims and warns of Ruhr magnates, American capital, and need for soldiers. Rude Pravo praises Stalin and vows to beat Tito and the Vatican.

London Truman Pope Pius XII Marshal Tito Yugoslavia Russia Japan Moscow Red Fleet United States Germany Ruhr Wall Street Rude Pravo Stalin Tito Vatican

Oil Drillers Active Across US and Canada

The American Association of Oil Drilling Contractors reports 2031 rotary rigs active in the US and Canada for the week ending last Monday. This is five fewer than the prior week and 330 fewer than the same week in 1948.

Dallas American Association of Well Drilling Contractors Canada

Grand Jury to Probe Slaying of Radio Commentator Mason

Alice prepares for a special 79th District Court term to probe the July 29 killing of W. H. Mason, famed radio commentator and newspaper man. Sam Smithwick, a former county deputy, is jailed on murder with malice charges. Witness Avelino Saenz identified Smithwick as the slayer. Mason’s son Burt plans to continue his father’s work despite earlier broadcast funding issues.

Alice W. H Bill) Mason Paul A. Martineau Corpus Christi Sam Smithwick Jim Wells Smithwick Mason L. Broeter Broeter Houston Martineau Saenz Mr. Mason Burt

Bible Good Weapon In Routing Hijackers

Nathan Mullin 63 told police two men held him up on Wednesday night on his way home from church. His Bible served as his only weapon as he struck the gunman. the other man fled after the shot missed Mullin.

Denver Nathan Mullin Mullin

Speedwriting Course at Durham's Business College in Austin

New six week speedwriting classes begin September 7 at Durham's State-Approved School. Girls nationwide praise the fast shorthand method with no symbols or memory drills required.

Austin Durham Business College Durham’s State Department of Education

Durham's Commercial Courses Promise Quick Good-Paying Jobs

Durham's Business College in Austin touts its accredited programs and six week Speechnwriting course with guaranteed job opportunities. Graduates like Miss Sharon Pohek and Miss Linda Lou Carr praise employer demand, extensive equipment, and lifetime refresher privileges as new classes begin September 7th.

Texas Sharon Pohek Durham Durham’s Business College Austin Linda Lou Carr State Department of Education American Association of Commercial Colleges Linda Lou

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Pat Nih Enkiu Brown Naelara Congress Sess Neeme The Stephen F. Austin Hotel Alice Grand Jury Avelino Saenz Audeards Snvyde's Lavaca Street
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