Nine-Year-Old Chico Faces Uncertain Future At Juvenile Home
Authorities hold Chico a barefoot nine year old living amid poverty and abuse. He sleeps in public lobbies, has not attended school for months, and saves money to support his mother and siblings. Probation officials see potential if given a stable home and food. The case could lead to foster care or state placement.
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Travis County
Chico
Frank B. Campbell
Child and Family Service
Child Welfare Department
Bill
Ballard
Campbell
County fund drained as postwar services widen Travis outlay
Travis County records show the general fund sinking to a five year low while postwar services multiply. Auditor James A. Berger notes 1949 revenue of 330,277.22 and a year end balance of 6,448.51 after 1950 beginnings, with library, juvenile home, veterans aid and records duplication costs drawing most from the fund. The county spent 348,995 on general fund items in 1949, the highest in history, reflecting broader services and rising expenses.
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Travis County
James A. Berger
Commissioners Court
Veterans’ Service
General Fund
Berger
Truckers Hearing Reset to April 15 in License Plate Case
A temporary injunction hearing over where two Texas trucking firms may buy 1950 license plates was postponed to Saturday April 15. Judge Charles O. Betts granted the continuance on request by both sides. Plaintiffs Alamo Freight Lines and Alamo Motor Lines, joined by Kimble County, had been granted a restraining order barring the State Highway Commission from forcing tag purchases in Kimble County.
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Texas
Charles O. Betts
98Th District Court
Alamo Freight Lines, Inc
Alamo Motor Lines, Inc
Kimble County
Library Sees 430 New Cards In One Month
Austin Public Library registered 430 new borrowers last month and studied their occupations for guidance. One patron runs a book store, illustrating the mix of local trades among new cardholders.
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Austin Public Library
Mexico Tops List In Vacation Planning For Austinites
Miss Anita Schutze and the Willifords say Mexico remains the top destination for Austin travelers due to accessibility and favorable exchange rates. Summer breaks shift to Colorado New England California coast Canada Hawaii and Europe also popular. Cruises and Latin American trips show growth as ticket and hotel rates drop versus prewar 1940 levels.
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Austin
Texas Lakes Country
Miss Schutze
Colorado
New England
California
Rockies
Canada
Gaspe
Hawaii
Europe
Wilford
West Indies
Cuba
Realtors Urge Vote On Public Housing Issue
The Austin League of Women Voters hosts a town meeting at City Hall to discuss housing needs and regulations with public housing a major topic. Speakers include Herman Jones for the housing authority and Claude Wilson for private housing interests, plus experts from the Public Housing Administration and UT.
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Austin
League of Women Voters
League On Housing In General
City Hall
League
Herman Jones
The
Housing Authority
Claude Wilson
Austin Real Estate Board
O. O. McCracken
Fort Worth
Public Housing Administration
Robert L. Burns
Emma J. Long
Emmett Redford
University of Texas
Curfew Ordinance Proposed for City Parks
An ordinance would impose a 10 a.m. curfew on city parks and playgrounds except Zilker Park Austin Metropolitan Park and the fishing island below Tom Miller Dam with Barton Springs included in the 10 p.m. closing order. Assistant City Attorney Bob Burns notes objections and Recreation Director Beverly Sheffield backs the measure to curb vandalism and empower superintendents to clear playgrounds after supervised activities end.
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Zilker Park
Austin Metropolitan Park
Colorado River
Tom Miller
Bob Burns
Barton Springs
Beverly Sheffield
Tillotson Institute on Marriage Planned At College
Tillotson College expects 2000 attendees for a two day Marriage and Family Relations Institute this Friday and Saturday. W M Collins dean said the event opens at 10 AM in the college auditorium and is open to students and the public.
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Tillotson College
W. M. Collins
Mae Ashworth guides Texas drama library decade after decade
Mae Ashworth, the driving force behind the worlds largest drama library, has spent 12 years in the UT division of extension drama loan service. She handles requests from schools and civic theaters, selects plays, tracks patrons, and oversees a free public resource funded by late fees and publication purchases.
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Mae Ashworth
University of Texas Division of Extension
Neal Douglass
Drama Loan Service Library
Texas
How To Square Dance A Newcomer Guide
The second of twelve lessons explains basic calls such as circle left circle right promenade chassez and balance with simple steps. It guides newcomers to watch dances learn from the caller and follow directions while practicing moves like promenading around the set and ending at home base.
Pecan Tree Planting Nearly Paid Off in Austin
Austin’s pecan tree planting committee still owes 23 dollars after starting with 1500 dollars to buy 300 budded trees on credit. The trees are planted along city streets and boulevards with city Public Works oversight. Contributions from individuals clubs and organizations have covered all but the last 23 dollars.
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Austin
Bess O. Beeman
City Public Works Department
Board seeks referendum on Austin public housing plan
The Austin Real Estate Board votes to sponsor petitions urging City Council to place a public housing question before voters in a special election. The move follows a contract proposal with the Austin Housing Authority to obtain federal aid for 520 new units and to remove a matching number of substandard dwellings.
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Austin House Authority
Austin Real Estate Board
Austin
Austin Housing Authority
George Sandlin
Austin Realtor
W. T. Johnson
Sandlin
Eastcom
Chalmers
Osewood
Santa Rita
Housing Authority
Joe Hill
Council
Hill
Real Estate Board
Austin Auditorium Study to Shape New Convention Hall
The Austin Chamber of Commerce auditorium committee plans a detailed study of more than 20 leading U.S. auditoriums. Chairman F.E. Moody and manager W.O. Harwell return from Memphis with data from C.A. McElravy on design, capacity, cost and revenues to guide Austin’s convention facilities. A 4 p.m. Friday meeting at the Stephen F. Austin Hotel will review the Memphis materials and outline next steps for inspection of other cities’ facilities.
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Austin Chamber of Commerce
Austin
FE. B. Moody
Chamber of Commerce
W. O. Harwell
Memphis
Tenn
Moody
McElravy
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Janelle Thornberry
University of Texas Music
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Tillotson
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Soncuestro
Board
Wray Weddell
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