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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1950

Page

4

Traffic safety urged as students return to Austin

The piece warns drivers to slow down near schools amid thousands of students returning to the University of Texas and Austin residents. It notes four traffic deaths so far this year and highlights one way street changes on Brazos Colorado Seventh and Eighth streets. It cites a Texas Safety Association release urging to stop for school buses and keep speeds under 10 mph past buses, with a call to protect children. It also mentions National Kids Day activities planned by Austin Kiwanis Clubs on Sept. 23.

Austin Brazos 111Th Colorado 11Th San Jacinto Guadalupe Congress Avenue Texas Safety Association Texas United States Canada Alaska National Kids Day Foundation, Inc

Swami Nudges a Hollywood Shoestring Picture

Ned Brussels, a cash-strapped producer, says a Hollywood swami named Rajmakhi financed a one picture project by predicting a big success. Brussels, with $28.57 in the bank, secured $25 from the swami and began filming after a minor studio balked at script costs. The crystal ball seer backs the venture as sensational, with the swami remaining on set as production continues.

Hollywood Beverly Hills Ned Brussels Chasen's DeMille FBI Boston Ned Cincinnati Swami Rajmakhi Swami Europe Rajmakhi

Questions and Answers from the Austin American Bureau

A collection of Q and A items covering 1943 tax changes, nutrition facts comparing potatoes and bread, the legend of Albrecht Durer's Praying Hands, difficult letters over the telephone, Cataract House at Niagara Falls and Lincoln, prizes for perfect bowling scores, skiing popularity, Portland rose festival origin, butter and margarine consumption, rose candle making, gladiator training, and corner cupboards introduced about 1710.

Johnson subcommittee warns of rubber shortage risk

The Editor's Notebook reports that Senator Lyndon Johnson's watchdog committee finds a potential critical rubber shortage for military and civilian needs. It urges rapid measures including stockpiling, new synthetic rubber plants, and activating government owned facilities to boost production and ensure civilian item output.

Lyndon Johnson United States Senate Armed Service Committee Texas Johnson Texas Petroleum Plants Texas Synthetic

News Correspondents Stay Close to Front

The Korean war has claimed 12 newspaper correspondents reporting battlefield activity. Six killed, three wounded, one captured, two missing. AP Pacific staff includes 22 writers with assignments across Korea, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Formosa, Indo China, Singapore, Manila.

United States United States Press Associated Press Austin American the Statesman Pacific Front Pacific Don Whitehead Tom Lambert Hal Boyle Charles Gerry Max Desfor O.H.P. King Frank Noel William R. Pokes W. S. Erickson Korea Russell Brines Tokyo Gordon Tait Stanley Rich Hong Kong Spencer Moosa Formosa Relman Morin William Jorden Don Huth Milton Marmor Japan Seymour Topping Indo China Tom Masteron Singapore Kenneth Likes Jakarta Frank John McBeth Manila

Modern Letter Writing booklet offers 100 model forms

Learn correct letter writing with a hundred model forms covering invitations accepts regrets announcements and more. Send 20 cents to Austin American Information Bureau 1200 Eye St NW Washington DC.

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The American Statesman Austin Page Four Avesin

The item identifies staff roles for The Austin American and notes publish schedule and address. It lists Louis N. Goldberg as CEO, Charles E. Green as business manager, and the editor with the Sunday issue titled The American statesman, dated September 15, 1950.

Newspapers, Inc Seventh and Colorado Streets Austin Texas the American Statesman Avesin Seras

Acheson Sees No Immediate Soviet War Moves in Europe

Secretary of State Dean Acheson told a secret House and Senate committee that he does not expect Russia to start a European war soon. He urged cautious armament under UN cooperation and warned Western Germany needs a united Atlantic Pact police force to deter Soviet conquest. He noted French opposition and possible UN plebiscite on Formosa, and shared a lighter moment with Truman and union leaders.

Washington Dean Acheson House Senate Foreign Relations Russia Europe Acheson United Nations Germany East Germany France United Nations General Assembly Formosa China

Wyoming Senators Highlight Court Immunity and Europe Policy

A column contrasts Senator Lester Hunt's bid to abolish congressional immunity from libel suits with Senator O Mahoney's 17 year Senate stance on hearings and a possible buster. The piece also notes Truman NSC plans to appoint an American supreme commander in Europe and send more ground troops, amid Cold War concerns.

Wyoming Lester Hunt Senate Congress Sen. Hunt McCarthy Wisconsin Schoeppel Kansas Sen. O'Mahoney Sen. Schoeppel Secretary of the Interior Chapman O'Mahoney

Jack Lait On Broadway and Kefauver Committee Probe

The article portrays Kefauver's national crime inquiry as seen from Jack Lait. It covers his background, political position, clashes with the administration, and key figures such as Senator Ferguson, Wiley, Tobey, and lawyer Morris Shenker involved at hearings. It notes Halley’s connections and Mortimer’s initial advisory role and the Chicago Confidential influence.

Kefauver Haley Halley Chicago Lee Mortimer Morris Shenker St. Louis Missouri Democratic Committee National Democratic Boyle

Associated Press Rights Notice for Tepublication

The text states Associated Press exclusive rights to reproduce AP content from this monopaper, including AP dispatches. It notes AP news is reserved for republication, with the AP as the sole source of official news for this publication.

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BY William J. Weeg Bel Air Malibu Bily Rose Albrecht Durer Albrecht Durer Niagara Falls Abraham Lincoln J.B American Bowling Congress BY Haskins Eurpe Portland Ore FC. A Rome V.O.M Ber By Manning Ree Mannine Louis N. Goldberg Charles E. Green Drew Pearson Truman AFL CIO Charles McCowan Boilermakers Union Charles McGowan Jackson Merry Martha Washington George Oscar Clement Zabrocki Jean Montgomery Sen. Williams Delaware Sen Douglas Ilinois Supreme Allied Joint Chiefs of Staff Britain Chamber of Deputies National Security Council The Bell Syndicate, Inc Jack Lait Broadway FEPC Tennessee Crump Ferguson Wiley Tobey New Hampshire Ferdinand Pecora Wite House Ed Flynn New York Rudolph Halley Hugh Fulton Truman Committee Austin Stateman Audit Bureau of Circulation, National Organization
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