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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1949

Page

12

Gasoline Truck Death Toll in Downgrade Runaway

In Los Angeles a 100 mile an hour downgrade ended in a fatal fiery crash. Nolie J. Glover 43 died when his truck and 4000 gallon gasoline trailer shattered on the last curve. Ralph L. Harris 31 of Houston died after rescue from the flames.

Los Angeles Nolie J. Glover Ostes Largent Glover Sargent Ralph L. Harris Houston Texas Newhall Hospital

Balmorhea Land Dispute Settled by Agreement

The Texas State Parks Board resolved a long dispute over Balmorhea State Park by an agreement that keeps park possession while rival claimants receive a Dallas County tract not used for park purposes. Balmorhea Ranches, Inc. was authorized to sue two years ago for title around San Solomon Spring. The deal, announced Wednesday, has AG approval.

Tne Austin American Itol State Parks Board Balmorhea State Park Dallas County Balmorhea Ranches, Inc San Solomon Spri Parks Board Attorney General's Department

Court Records and Legal Notices In Local District Court

District court filings include divorces for T. Smith and Barbara Lee Smith and for Mildred Evans Bullard and Andy Walthen Bullard. Annulment for Eloise K Hope and J J Hope. Numerous swindling with worthless check charges against Aubrey H Smith Mitchell Maxey Ben Olguin and others. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples and new car registrations listed by owners and makes.

126Th District Court Roberts Mildred Evans Bullard Andy Walthen Bullard Eloise K. Hope J. J. Hope Aubrey H. Smith Mitchell Maxey W. H. Lundig James William Sprouse Ben Olguin

Red China leader urges build up of war industry in Peiping

In Peiping a high Chinese Communist official urged rapid industrialization to build guns, tanks and planes to defend frontiers. Jen Pi Shih predicted swift economic growth after a new democratic state forms, with 400 million people under leadership of Mao and support from the Soviet Union. He warned that if peace talks fail, Communist armies could defeat the Nationalist forces within six months to a year and outlined a 10 to 15 year plan emphasizing state control of key industries and growing private enterprise in light sectors.

San Francisco Peiping Red China Communist Radio Jen Pi-Shih China New Democratic Youth League Jen Communist Central Committee China Mao Tze-Tung Soviet Union Nanking Associated Press

Fire damages historic Borger landmark hotel and store

Fire exploded through a two story Borger building once the Betty Jane Hotel and later the Charlie Smith Variety Store. Firefighters battled from 5 19 am to 6 30 am with fireworks stored inside adding danger. Nearby C R Anthonys and the Easter chick and rabbit stock were saved.

Betty Jane Hotel Charlie Smith Variety Store C. R. Anthony

Purchase Okehed In Big Bend Area Purchase

Eugene Thompson administrator of the Big Bend Land Development section told the board that 1 section of land in the Big Bend Park area was approved for purchase with a $3,000 check from the Big Bend Park Association of Fort Worth. He noted 13 sections remain outside the park and funding is lacking.

State Parks Board Big Bend Park Eugene Thompson Big Bend Thompson Big Bend Park Association of Fort Worth

Blanco City Water Pact Aims Three Year River Supply

The City of Blanco pursues a three year water agreement to draw its supply from the river flowing through Blanco State Park, providing a secured source for municipal needs.

Blanco Blanco State Park

German postmaster general gets three year Nazi offender sentence

In Munich on April 13 a denazification appeal court convicted Dr. Wilhelm Ohnesorge, Hitler's postmaster general, as a major Nazi offender and ordered three years in a labor camp along with confiscation of his property.

Munich Germany

Largest US bill features Woodrow Wilson portrait

The highest denomination ever printed was the $100000 bill showcasing President Woodrow Wilson. Only used for internal government transactions, it never circulated among the public.

Woodrow Wilson

Legislature Provides Schools 9 750 000 Aid Urgently

The House and Senate completed emergency action to provide a supplemental 9 750 000 state school equalization aid until Sept 1. An amendment added 750 000 to the total, with quick Senate concurrence. Speaker Durwood Manford called the measure urgent as schools warned of April payroll shortfalls and potential May closures.

Austin American Capitol House Senate Durwood Manford

Chiropractor C L Vaughn Offering Gentle Modern Care

C L Vaughn, a chiropractor with 20 years of experience, advertises modern equipment and diversified, gentle, painless methods. Convenient parking and the Rio Grande address at 1010 with phone 2 7354.

Rio Grande

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