UT Academic Freedom Report Sparks Probation Talk
An investigating committee of the Southern Association reports that academic freedom at the University of Texas is reasonably safeguarded despite suspicions of mispractice. The panel cites tension between then president Homer Rainey and the regents and notes the probation action, while Kentucky’s President Donovan disputes the committee’s conclusions about institutional responsibility and freedom.
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Southern Association of Alleges
Serenidary
University of Texas
Buriny
Hae University
Homer P. Rainey
Preasent
Association
W. J. McDonnell
Texas
Memphis
McConnell
North Texas State Teachers College
Herman L. Ponovan
University of Kentucky
Pionavan
Hainey” Donovan
Donovae
Probation Triggered by Regents Oversight At UT
Former UT president Homer Rainey calls the probation inevitable and logical, condemning past board actions as violations of educational practice. Governor Stevenson says the university is in fine shape and that the regents know how to exit probation, though he has not read the Sul report.
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University of Texas
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Stevenson
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Homer P. Rainey
Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Board of Regents
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Association Tand
Cotiing
New Tenure Regulations At University Spark Debate
A report reviews recent tenure regulation changes at the university noting broadened base to include more faculty, board and hearing committee reforms, and debate over whether rules strengthen or weaken academic freedom. Evidence cites threats and disputes but finds no proven tenure violations amid controversy over regents authority and public labor standards concerns.
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Tax-Exempt Status Granted to House Expense Allowance
Washington July 24 The treasury ruled that the 2500 expense allowance for House members is tax exempt as spent in performing official duties. Commissioner Joseph D. Nunan Jr. informed Representative O Neal of Kentucky that legislators will not be taxed for the funds. The money is considered fully extended in the performance of official duties.
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Treasury
Internal Revenue
Joseph D. Nunan Jr
O'Neal
D.-Ky
UT Students Demand Board Action After Probation
UT students and the Women's Committee for Educational Freedom condemn the Southern Association probation on the university board of regents. They urge immediate corrective steps to restore academic freedom and the university’s former status as a free, vibrant institution for professors and graduates.
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Students’ Association of the University of Texas
Clayton E. Blakeway
Souther Association of Coleges
Board of Regents
University of Texas
Women's Committee For Educational Freedom
Dud Colder
Souther Associaion
Soldier Punishes Car for Stalling in Hastings
In Hastings Nebraska a car associated with a soldier caused property damage after stalling. Bystanders and police responded as the man claimed the vehicle would not start and that he was punishing it for failure, though officers had difficulty clarifying the events.
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Air Bases May Be Kept In Operation After War
Washington July 24 The Air Bases may be kept in operation after the war with permanent housing and training facilities. The statement came in a communication from air force headquarters to Speaker Radium LD. It addresses use of deactivated fields for redeployment of airmen from Europe to the Pacific theater.
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Peace Feelers Forwarded To Truman Says Wherry
Senator Wherry says he will seek a Senate discussion on whether Japan has sent genuine peace feelers. He cites an unsigned copy from a so called high military source to President Truman at Potsdam proposing terms including retention of the emperor and no occupation of Japan proper. The State Department denies receiving any offers and Wherry warns against negotiating peace on terms set by others. The text references a Cairo Declaration linking allied aims to stripping Japan of Pacific gains and independence for Korea.
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Oshima May Urge Jap Surrender
In Salzberg Austria on July 24, Allied reports quote Lieut Gen Hiroshi Oshima the Japanese ambassador in Berlin urging his government to accept unconditional surrender. US troops held talks with captured diplomats and prepared to move 33 top staff to the United States with families while others await transport from Le Havre.
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Casualties list from army and navy departments
The navy and army report multiple casualties from Texas areas. Names include Pvt. Milton N Hubbert San Saba and Sgt. Alfonso Herrera Laredo. Wounded sailors include Veron Turner Cook Sonora and Edward Lindspeth San Antonio. Missing Robert Rach of Uvalde, with families named.
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San Antonio
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Merle Hudspeth
Sherman Street
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Golden Gate Bridge Scene of Father-Daughter Death
A man and his young daughter died after a 266 foot plunge from the Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco Bay. Local reports describe the father as devious and vindictive while details of the motive remain unclear.
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Marilyn
Crohe
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Scratching Dog Dangers Prompts Owner Warnings
A garbled ad style text mentions dog scratching issues and potential remedies, then abruptly shifts to a dramatic incident at the Golden Gate Bridge. A note left in a car seat hints at a tragic death involving a daughter and her father, with police later identifying the owner and a suspect.
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Mayor to Discuss Grade Separation at Isa Antonio
Mayor Muuntaninutl will discuss the grade separation project for Isa Antonio with railroad officials at 104. Monday. Attending will be H. W. Barnes vice president of the Southern Pacific for Texas and Louisiana T. M. Spence SP general manager and W. L. Matthews attorney. Officials of other lines were advised of the meeting.
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T. M. Spence
W. L. Matthews
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THAIL DRIVERS TO DANCE AT PIONEER HALL
The Old Teall Drivers association will hold its regular monthly dance at 6 p m Thursday at Pioneer Hall Al Brite this fiddle hand will provide old fashioned dances.
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Antiphlogistone Poultice Promises Quick Chest Cold Relief
A damaged ad-like notice touts moist heat from an Antiphlogistine poultice to ease chest cold symptoms. It claims benefits for sore muscles, sprains, throat irritation, bronchial discomfort, and swelling with a soothing, comforting effect.
Mayor Mauermann Appeals for Health Vote
San Antonio mayor appeals on radio for a health election vote to reduce tuberculosis. He frames the issue as non political civic concern and urges a YES on the upcoming special election Wednesday July 25th, stressing the city’s high tuberculosis rate and the need for public action. He cites health data from federal sources and ties turnout to economic and civic wellbeing.
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