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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1949
Page
14
Victoria reports bitter reactions from the dead husband’s family after Mrs John Ybarbo, previously convicted of slaying her husband, was released from a German prison. The case saw multiple appeals before General Clay vacated the sentence.
District Judge George H. Bradfield rejected a petition by James Burke and Paul Ruston seeking to compel the Denver Post to show cause why it should not be held in contempt for coverage of the Theresa Foster murder. The judge found the affidavit lacked sufficient facts to justify a citation and admonished Burke on calling the editor.
MERNBERG Germany April 20 American fighter planes playing enemy roles buzzed war game headquarters during Gen. Lucius D. Clay visit. Observers from six European countries watched as Thunderbolts simulated bombing and strafing in a war room at Stein Castle.
The Texas Liquor Control Board announced officers captured 10 moonshine stills last month. Found in Fannin Morris Titus Freestone Marion Smith Gregg Anderson and two in Harris County, the stills had a capacity of 1 205 gallons. Revenues from stamp sales and licenses totaled 1 239 184 for March.
Carl Edward Bock, Calcasieun Lumber secretary treasurer, is elected president of the Austin Symphony Orchestra Society at the annual meeting in Calcasieu Auditorium. Officers named include Tom G. Rishworth as vice president and Mrs Edna Hammerman as secretary treasurer. 56 directors chosen. Edward MacArthur of New York City recommended as next conductor after a large nominating committee review and budget preparation.
Funeral services were held for W M Crook a longtime member of the Texas Commission on Uniform State Laws and noted Southwest Texas attorney. Survivors include his widow and three sons Theo Crook Oakland Philip G Crook Austin and W Mack Crook Houston.
Philadelphia April 20. A plumber defends his craft saying they do not forget tools but cannot carry 3000 different tools for every job. L. J. Spaeder of Erie Pennsylvania, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Master Plumbers, comments on the wide range of tools required for repairs and installations.
The Chamber of Commerce highway committee started evaluating 1949 projects focusing on completing the south end of South Lamar Boulevard to intersect Highway 81. Howard Bull, chair, said Lamar Boulevard north of the river is nearly finished and the group will meet with State Highway Department officials to discuss connections to the interregional highway and farm to market routes with the County Commissioners Court.
Tickets for the Bishop Louis J. Reicher honor banquet, hosted by the Catholic War Veterans of the Austin diocese, are sold out. The event marks the bishop's first anniversary of consecration and features speakers Chaplain Edward J. McDonald Bergstrom AFB and State Senator Gus J. Strauss Hallettsville with Colonel James E. Duke as MC. Honorary escorts are Jim Nash and Doctor Carlos Castaneda.
Most state offices close Thursday for San Jacinto Day while the Senate and House keep working. The governor’s office remains open. Department heads decide if their agencies observe the holiday.
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