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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1949
Page
4
Al Campbell a longtime Austin booster and Yankee promoter pushed a community driven project to install welcome highway signs. Local carpenters union painters and material suppliers have pledged help with sign construction and site donations. The plan aims to beautify the capital city while showcasing growth and opportunity.
The text contrasts small health signals with social change as civilization advances toward neon lights. It notes Illinois goldfish turning to silver and silver jewelry green, while warns of a looming Red shadow and improving real estate values. It also critiques inflated public payrolls versus fair wages.
The editors note Barkley's Dallas visit as a signal of Texas Democratic strength around the Truman era and discuss future presidential prospects. They honor A C Baldwin as a longtime Austin leader and highlight University parking challenges at Memorial Stadium, urging a new stadium and improved traffic planning.
A 12 year old Blackie Caruthers and 11 year old Lennie rescue their dog Brownie after getting lost in Virginia mountains. They survive with scrapes as search teams find them at dawn. The boys explain they stayed with Brownie to ensure his safety, proving a dog is man's best friend and, in turn, a boy is his dog's.
A compiled Q and A set covers Marion name spellings origins Senate standing committees counts 15 for Senate 19 for House Captain Smith sailing voyage to America heat wave definitions Navy surrender in Amsterdam 1794 and 1795 radio and television wages 3978 for 1947 deepest Atlantic spot 28680 feet found by USS Milwaukee in 1939.
A booklet titled Fortune Tellings explains methods to read hands cards tea leaves and facial features. It includes a dream dictionary horoscopes and facts on signs omens and superstitions. Order by sending 15 cents to the Austin American Information Bureau in Washington DC.
Washington columnist reports on Air Force executive plane rides for Johnson and Early, noting cost and potential conflicts with rail pass rules. Attempts to obtain passenger lists were avoided, with officials offering vague statements amid questions of taxpayer access and disclosure.
A collage of gibes and anecdotes on public figures from Winchell and peers. Jokes about Justice Rutledge, Shirley Mae France, Hitler, Fanny Brice, G Man Hoover, Bill Donovan, William Gargan, Robert Benchley, Princess Margaret Rose, and wartime humor. Includes quips on censorship, royalty, and concise literary witticisms.
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