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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1949
Page
2
In Hamburg Stade area a 14 year old boy fired an arrow into the air. The arrow traveled about 100 feet and struck his 11 year old playmate, killing him.
Court records show filings in 18th and 126th district courts including H C Ennis v Howell and M Baker v Baker. anti trust actions against Houston Natural Gas Corp and Servel Inc. several divorces and fines for intermittent playing. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples. new car listings include several brands and owners.
Superintendent J W Edgar and Principal L B Baker report broad student participation in a expanded social program at Austin High. About 60 percent of students have joined dances and picnics open to all, with 37 parental replies on social clubs and a pledge against them under consideration by the school board.
SEATTLE April 14 A 22 year old rookie policeman was jailed without charge Wednesday night. He is accused of driving a stolen car to his classes at a police training school.
C. C. Eckhoff of Austin a University of Texas student won a six week New York summer trip in a national women.s fashion design contest. Eckhoff a UT junior in fashion design lives at 3210 Beverly Road and his three designs an evening dress a coat and a suit earned one of 25 prizes announced this week by the Ethel Traphagan School of Fashion in New York City.
The City Council deferred awarding the Waller Creek sanitary sewer line contract after City Manager Morgan reported Bland Construction's bid of 248,581.35 was about 98,000 over the 1949 budget. City forces could complete the project for an estimated 162,018, and a detailed fee schedule for Coliseum rental was ordered.
Labour MP Sydney Silverman argues in the House of Commons that Jerusalem cannot be detached from Israel without force. He recalls the 1947 UN partition plan for internationalizing Jerusalem, which was never enacted, while British officials reflect on the commission’s pending report and potential solutions.
Chicago officer Patrick Devine observed a woman with crutches reach Walbash Avenue and Ninth Street daily. He fashioned a wooden ramp and rubber mat to form a platform, enabling her to board the streetcar safely each afternoon.
Pioneer Air Lines continues survey of facilities for its general headquarters with Houston hangar and office talks advancing but not settled. The company also reviews Austin options at Robert Mueller Airport and awaits possible move from Houston while Austin invites the headquarters. CAB orders shift operations toward Austin, signaling potential route changes and office relocation considerations. Pioneer employs 308 in headquarters roles with an annual payroll over $1.1 million.
World coffee consumption exceeds 37 million 132 pound bags annually, signaling strong demand across markets and regions. Trade data show steady growth driven by expanding markets and rising per capita use.
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