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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1949

Page

2

Easter tragedy fund aids families of Pullman Colfax gunfight victims

A disaster fund organized by the Pullman and Colfax Chambers of Commerce will aid the families of four men killed in a two hour Easter gunfight involving George McIntyre. Police probe motive centered on an empty gasoline tank and a long standing grudge. McIntyre and a posse exchanged gunfire. three posse members and McIntyre died.

Pullman, Wash Pullman and Colfax Chambers of Commerce George McIntyre McIntyre J. D. Lewis L. M. Parnell Gilbert Gallagher Colfax Ross Claar Ernest Buck Pullman Buck Arthur Ricketts McIintyre Spokane McIintyres Ricketts W. H. Kershaw Kershaw Claar

Burglars Hit Kash-Karry Store For Tools

Police reported a weekend burglary at the Kash-Karry Grocery 2100 East Avenue where a quantity of tools was stolen from a tool shed. Store manager S. M. Faulkenberry found the break in Monday morning. Two thefts at Bergstrom Air Force Base were also reported. Robert Workman said a rifle was stolen from his car near the hospital area on base. Mrs. Jewell Ududak reported a leather suitcase missing from the nurses quarters on base.

Kash-Karry East Avenue S. M. Faulkenberry Bergstrom Air Force Base Robert Workman Jewell Ududak

US seeks Korean agreement for removal of 8000 troops

State Department says American reps discuss withdrawal date with Korean officials. Rhee asserts Korean forces can defend the republic. 8000 US troops would depart within months, while military advisory mission remains. Talks follow UN resolutions urging earliest practicable withdrawal. Ambassodor Muccio leads negotiations.

Washington State Department United States Korea Seoul Rhee Greece McDermott United Nations Assembly John Muccio

Eisler Loses Appeal In Communist Case In Court

The federal appeals court refused to overturn Eisler’s conviction for hiding Communist ties when seeking exit visa relief. He faces one to three years. a second conviction for refusing to testify before a House committee carries one year and a $1,000 fine, now appealed to the Supreme Court. Eisler remains free on bond and has pursued UN help to leave the country.

Washington Gerhart Eisler Germany Federal Court of Appeals House Committee Supreme Court Eisler United Nations Assembly Hall Trygve Lie Court of Appeals District Court New York Henry W. Edgerton Wilbur K. Miller Bennett Clark Communist Party

Davidson To Address Men’s Revival Series

The Rev. John B. Davidson of Congress Avenue Baptist Church will speak at Kinney Avenue Baptist Church Tuesday night as part of a men’s revival series. Sponsored by Kinney Avenue’s Brotherhood, the event aims to renew doctrinal spiritual and moral convictions of Christian laymen under the theme Men for Christ in service. The sermons continue nightly through the week with morning and evening services next Sunday.

John B. Davidson Congress Avenue Baptist Church Kinney Avenue Baptist Church Kinney Avenue

Mother in Excellent Condition After Birth Despite Injury

Mrs. Addie Hudson, 19, who was shot through the head, gave birth to a daughter and remained in excellent condition Monday night but blind. Her physician said she has every chance of recovering. The event occurred in Dallas and was reported by William C. Barnard.

William C. Barnard Dallas Addie Hudson Hudson

Humble Oil Firm Has Record Year

Humble Oil and Refining Company reported a 1948 record across operations with crude refined up 7 percent to 91.3 million barrels and liquids production at 140.8 million barrels. Sales rose 45 percent, gross income reached 1.050 billion dollars, and net income totaled 186.1 million, funding 138.3 million in capital expenditures.

Humble Oil Firm Houston Humble Oil and Refining Company Pan

Firm Blames Tallulah In Radio Jingle Suit

The Proctor and Gamble Soap Company said Tallulah Bankhead bears blame if the public associates her with the Prell Shampoo jingle. They responded to a $1 million damage suit Bankhead filed over the ad calling a tube of shampoo Tallulah.

New York Prell Shampoo Tallulah Bankhead John Q Tallulah Proctor and Gamble Soap Company

Portuguese minister pledges effort to bring Spain into NATO

In Madrid on Monday Portuguese Foreign Minister Jose Caeiro Da Mata said Portugal will exert every effort to gain Spain's entry into the North Atlantic Pact. The remark underscores Lisbon's push amid regional security talks and Spain’s potential integration into the alliance.

IRMN Spain Jose Caeiro da Mata Portugal

Indonesia dispute seen stalled as UN talks loom

Western observers warn the Indonesian question at the UN General Assembly is waning while Java politics grow tangled. The Dutch seek a round table with US participation to replace the Republican government, which refuses until restoration. Communists and Republican guerrillas may unite, risking broader East-West and trade tensions if UN rules are ignored.

United Nations General Assembly Batavia Security Council Jogjakarta Java UNI United Nations United States Netherlands Europe Venezia Gijuilia Trieste

Doctor Davis Dies on Texas and Pacific Hospital Staff

Marshall April 18 Dr Carroll C Davis 63 longtime member of the Texas and Pacific Railroad hospital staff died at the hospital Monday after a lingering illness.

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