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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1949

Page

2

Diver Drowns In Wookey Hole Lake Cave Expedition

In Wookey Hole England diver Myordan Marriott died during a five man expedition led by F G Balcombe. Marriott, a former wartime frogman, appeared to lose his hold on a guide line and his oxygen failed. Companions worked 80 minutes to revive him but he died on the cave ledge near the giant staircase. Underwater exploration started 14 years ago and Marriott was the first fatality.

Wookey Hole Eng F. G. Balcombe Myordan Marriott Marriott's

Kaiser offers world's lowest priced big car at 1995

Chicago advertisement touts the 1949 Kaiser as the lowest priced big car. It claims ownership cost savings of up to 18.38 per month under terms of one third down and twenty one months. Compared with 11 other midsize cars priced higher, the Kaiser features a 123% inch wheelbase and 7.3 to 1 engine compression.

Chicago Ill Kaiser Kaiser-Frazer F.o.b ADVT

Living more from 24 hours daily in South Bend

Sandy Reece’s move to South Bend faces daily challenges of budgeting, family support, and community involvement. The Institute of Life Insurance promotes wise money management for peace of mind and future security, urging readers to take control of their homes and finances.

Sandy Reece South Bend Indiana Ups Institute OF Lifrze Insurance East 42Nd Street New York N. Y Ginny Sandra Buddy Little Robin

Greeks Capture Rightist Leader of 60 Man Band

In Greece on April 10 the government reported the capture near Olympia of Evangelos Manganas the rightist band chief who fled Nauplion Prison eight months ago. His 60 member group terrorized villagers and seized Kalamata in January 1946 taking over 150 left wing hostages. Army forces fight Communist attacks on two Prophet Elias heights as larger bands reach Grammos from Albania. The Communists abducted about 1,100 people in Stratsiani and Kantzikon.

Athens Greece Evangelos Manganas Olympia Peloponnesus Manganas Nauflion Contantine Rentis Kalamata

Central Christian Choir to Perform Du Bois Oratorio

Central Christian Church will present The Seven Last Words of Christ by Du Bois Monday at 8 p.m. under George R. Moody with Eleanor Page at organ. Soloists include William Blankenship James R. McGill and Mrs L H Wright. Choir members cover sopranos altos tenors and basses.

Central Christian Choir Austin DuBois Christ Central Christian Church George R. Moody Eleanor Page Sidney Palmer Ann Mary Bert Montgomery Louise McCall Doris Scratchen S. H. Dryden Eula Lee Gill Mari Hunsucker James R. McGill Pat Meech R. R. Richardson L. W. van Pelt Maida Welch William Montague Charles McFadden Roy Poole Tommy Rogers Deane Watson William Dyer Malcolm Gregory Colby Hall Herbert Harrington Jack Hopper Rex Hopper Morris Johnson James R. McRill Robert Polzin

Polish Commies Court Peasants in Polish Crisis

Warsaw April 19. Hilary Minc Poland economic boss faces rumors of rifts in the Communist politburo while steering a 230 slow collectivization plan. Six new ministers have taken over in a ministry split. Government stresses voluntary collectivization with credits for joiners as Russian delegates tout Soviet methods. Government drives propaganda to persuade peasants to adopt collective farming.

Warsaw Poland Hilary Minc Communist Ministry of Industry and Commerce Boleslaw Beirut Minc Ministry of Agriculture

Upton Sinclair Denies Friendship for Soviets

Upton Sinclair denied being a writer allied with the USSR after a Soviet official suggested he be listed as a friend of the Soviet world. He criticized Russia as a slave state and urged support for the Atlantic Pact among free nations.

Los Angeles Upton Sinclair Ussr Sinclair Alexander Fadeyef Union of Soviet Writers Soviet Union Russia

Burma Premier Thakin Nu to Visit Nehru Tuesday

Burmese Premier Thakin Nu will visit Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on Tuesday in New Delhi. The trip is seen as an effort to seek Nehru's aid in securing a loan from London.

New Delhi India Thakin Nu Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Nehru London

Postmasters arriving for Dallas convention

The vanguard of more than 400 postmasters began arriving Sunday for the two day Texas Chapter convention of the National Association of Postmasters opening Monday in Dallas.

Dallas Texas National Association of Postmasters

Llano County Livestock and Mohair Markets Report

Llano ranchers report 900 lambs averaging 7.6 pounds of wool and 80 pounds live weight, with 35,000 lambs wintered in the county. Mohair prices faltering as government price support is withdrawn. Vets classes expand in Smithville. bluestem planted west of Lockhart. buzzard hunting discussed. recent rains aid Johnson City area farmers and restocking plans emerge.

Dave Shanks Llano Lamb Report Jackson B. Love Llano Ranchman Love Llano Cliff Martin M. J. Stewart Alex Hardin Elmer Smith US Agriculture Department Commodity Credit Corporation Alvin Nickel Louie Borchert Fred M. Thomson Lockhart Johnson City

Softball Game Causes Police Response in Austin

Police arrive on Canterbury Street after a report of broken glass. Investigators find boys had smashed the window while playing softball and were not attempting a burglary. Dispatcher Frank Fouse supervised the response.

Austin Canterbury Street Frank Fouse

Hill County Voters Reject Beer Legalization

Hill County voters oppose beer sales with 1 146 for and 3 695 against from 23 of 34 boxes. About 400 votes remained uncounted as of late Sunday night.

Hillsboro Hill County

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