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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
2
Gary Indiana authorities assured a neglected infant of a stable future on Thursday as his mother and an admittedly bigamous stepfather faced legal steps. The case involved Lake County juvenile authorities identifying suitable foster or adoptive arrangements for the child following an urgent intervention.
Anthony A. Filipiak presides as Richard Franklin Lane, 21 2, wanders Gary street. mother June Beverley Lane Wiley 24, faces 60 days in prison and fines. Step father jailed six months plus 500 fine. Mother agrees to adoption through welfare department after saying she cannot care for the child.
Havana reports Cuban Customs Administrator Luis Gustavo Fernandez ordered the suspension of customs duties on American newspapers entering Cuba, a policy in effect since November 1946.
John Garris a 36 year old Metropolitan Opera tenor was found slain in a downtown Atlanta alley. Police reported a single .38 caliber slug and noted robbery did not appear involved. Metropolitan officials were notified as the company traveled toward Memphis for a scheduled performance.
The town woke to a siren and fire bells just before midnight when firemen admitted the alarm was false. They pulled the signal as a publicity stunt to advertise the annual firemen's ball Saturday night in the railroad town of Helper, Utah.
Beverly Sheffield of the city recreation department and six Austin youths outlined the children s athletic program at the Austin Hotel. Tex Vanzura praised provided equipment and places to play while Jean Gove spoke of Nut Hut and a fun teenage dance scene. Belle Craddock described the Children's Theater and its affordable winter plays with two casts. Be atsy Holck cited the Athletic Club s inclusive policy. Jack and Jill Harper discussed Stacey playground with crafts swimming ping pong and family nights and football as Jack s preferred sport. Sheffield closed noting a close Lions partnership fostering early development.
National Grange urged a constitutional change to allocate presidential electors by state popular vote, arguing it preserves core Electoral College features while reducing influence of large states. Lloyd C. Halvorson testified before a Senate judiciary subcommittee supporting Senator Lodge’s proposal over direct popular vote.
The obituary list notes Mrs. Cidelia S. Meyer 66 of Austin at Weed-Corley Funeral Home with funeral arrangements pending. It lists George Ernest Armke 77 of Austin and Travis County for six years. funeral services at Weed-Corley with burial in Rock Church Cemetery. William Lee Almon 66 died at his daughter's home. survivors include his widow and daughter. services to Griffin, Florida. Francis P. Babel had rosary at Cook Funeral Home and Requiem Mass at St. Austin's Chapel. burial Mt. Calvary. Mrs. Sammie T. Cravatt died at her daughter’s Marshall Ford Road home. services at Croft Funeral Home Johnson City. burial Blanco Cemetery. Albert Lyle Reither Jr. 10 months, died. funeral at Weed-Corley with Memorial Park burial. Mrs. Claudia Adina Williams 61 died at home. multiple Austin daughters listed. service at Memorial Park. John Thomas Patterson Sr. 71 died at home on Congress. services at Hylton Manor with Memorial Park burial. John T. Hough Sr. 67 died. services at Huston Manor. Memorial Park burial. Mrs. William Pfleister of Fredericksburg 34 died. services listed in Fredericksburg. John J. Mekolik Sr. funeral services tentatively set in Taylor.
Denver price war cuts gasoline at independent stations with a 20.9 cent regular and 24.9 to 26.4 cent range for regular and high-octane. No national brands involved and wholesale prices unchanged.
The House revenue and taxation committee schedules hearings for two single shot tax bills. Teague seeks to raise the present $1.272 per ton sulfur tax to $1.50, while Hull would boost levies on lime Fuller’s earth and gypsum. A larger omnibus tax increase on natural resources remains unscheduled.
The 60 voice Texas A&M Singing Cadets visit Austin for a Gregory Gym concert Saturday at 8 15 p m sponsored by the Cultural Entertainment Committee. Conducted by William Turner with Leonard Perkins as student director and accompanist the group performs its eleventh program of the year. The program spans spirituals folk songs pops and military airs and closes with Spirit of Aggieland Twelfth Man and I d Rather Be a Texas Aggie. Ken Darby arranged the pieces. Admission is free and doors open at 7 15 p m.
Representative Reuben Senterfitt of San Saba pushes for early passage of Gilmer-Aikin school bills and handles the Senate approved veterans land bill. Senator John J. Bell notes a House committee amendment raising down payment on lands from 5 to 10 percent. Senterfitt expects House action soon after consideration starts.
A 27 year old Dallas man is held on a check forgery case estimated at $25 000. Police call it the biggest Dallas forgery case in 15 years. He was arrested leaving a downtown parking lot on his way to work where he was employed as a timekeeper. Detective H P Lemonds says he had obtained 25000 from many Dallas business houses and banks over the past three years. He had been a suspect since last December.
The Royal Canadian Air Force plans a ceremony at Camp Mabry to honor 45 Texans who died and 583 who served in World War II. Gov. Beaufort Jester and Adjutant General K. L. Berry announced the event for April 28 with Air Vice Marshal E. M. Guthrie leading a 39 member party. Maurice Angly arranged Ottawa ties and provided a cedar base for a totem pole to be gifted to Texas by the Canadians.
Sheriff investigators identified the deceased as Ed Rankin of Stephenville through a memorandum book after an elderly man registered as Ed Rank in Scotland at a Jacksboro hotel. Rankin had left Stephenville on April 15, the same day he checked in. Relatives were being sought.
A Reader's Digest condensed piece cites George Lawton saying men are impractical and visionary while women resist disease better and live longer. It notes modern life shortens men's lives, creating more widows and suggests what wives can do to keep husbands healthier longer.
Representative Louis J. Ivey of El Paso said his subcommittee will report on the Senate approved drivers responsibility bill. The measure would require motorists to carry adequate liability insurance or risk loss of their license if involved in an accident without means to cover property damage. The subcommittee is reviewing it from a constitutional viewpoint and likely will report back to the full committee Monday night.
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