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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1950

Page

7

Judge Awards Child to Father Amid Emotional Custody Scene

In Dallas district court Judge Mac Taylor ruled in favor of Virgil Mayes of Speedwell Tennessee, granting habeas corpus custody of six year old Donald Mayes. The boy sobbed I want to go with Mommie as Mayes carried him from the courtroom. Mary Maree, the boy’s mother, clasped him and prepared to take him to pack clothes but the judge ordered immediate custody. Maree agreed to extradition to Tennessee to face kidnapping charges.

Mommie Dallas Sept Virgil Mayes Speedwell Tenn Donald Mayes Donald Mac Taylor 124Th District Court Texas Tennessee Door T

Take Off Ugly Fat With This Home Recipe

A dubious home remedy claims to remove ungainly weight with a cheap recipe. It instructs mixing liquids and powders into a drink and promises rapid, easy fat loss without exercise. Returns policy offered if results fail.

Texas Employment Reaches New Peak As Jobs Surge

The Texas Employment Commission reported August records with total nonagricultural employment rising to 2,405,900 and a 13 percent monthly gain. Manufacturing topped 412,000, the first time above 400,000 since 1948, as defense expansions and autumn upturns boost hiring across sectors.

Texas Texas Employment Commission TEC Commission THE THO

Thompson Gets President's Pen After Sea wall and Canal Talk

Rep Thom Texas visited President Truman to discuss Gulf Coast defense projects including a three mile Galveston Sea Wall extension and Guadalupe River navigation dredging to Victoria. He said the sea wall guards Texas City waterfront and defense plants while navigation aids national security. He planned to drive home to Texas Wednesday.

Washington Thom Texas President Truman Truman Panama Canal Panama Railroad Company Thompson Congress Gulf Coastal Galveston Sea Wall Guadalupe River Victoria Budget Bureau Alveston Island Texas City Guadalupe

Hadacol credited for hard work and health claims in farmer letter

Loveland Ohio farmer David Brunk praises Hadacol claiming it fixes vitamin and mineral deficiencies, improves sleep appetite and energy, and even boosts hemoglobin. The letter touts nationwide use, doctor recommendations, and a money back guarantee with trial sizes offered.

David Brunk Box 35 Loveland Ohio Brunk Mr. Brunk

Look Younger Live Longer Five Wonder Foods Claim Lifespan Boost

October Reader's Digest summarizes Gayelord Hauser's ideas on eating to improve health and looks. The condensation covers his best seller guidance, a key exercise, and suggestions to enjoy foods for vitality and personality.

Gayelord Hauser Reader's Digest

Fort Hood to expand hospital beds by eight percent

Rep Vinson says Fort Hood will add eight percent more beds by November as part of a broader program to care for wounded in Korea. He notes over 9 000 wounded in Korea to date and cites a lag in casualty reports.

Washington Port Hood Vinson D-Ga Armed Forces Institution Fort Hood House Armed Services Committee Korea

Mexico imposes export curb on cement

A Mexican ministry announced a cement export ban aimed at meeting domestic needs. A ministry spokesman said the curbs ensure adequate supply for home use and prevent surplus abroad.

Ico City Sept Econot Ministry

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