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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
2
Ivan F. Robbins, 18, freed on burglary charges, is jailed on a concealed weapon charge after failing to pay a $48 fine and costs. Judge Thurman sentenced him to 16 days if the full amount is served. Robbins had been acquitted of burglary in the Kruger Jewel Store robbery.
Philippine chief delegate to the United Nations Carlos P. Romulo flew to Lake Success New York after spending two days in Manila conferring with the President.
The Texas House voted 71 to 58 to stop further amendments to the Gilmer Aikin school financing bill as rural lawmakers added millions by liberalizing school bus allowances. Leader George Nokes defended raising transportation aid from 7 to 10 million dollars, while opponents protested tax and wage implications. The Senate dismissed a House poll tax change, and a conference committee was named to resolve differences.
William Drum described how insurance funds aided Texas City’s rebuilding after the waterfront blast two years ago in a film shown to the Exchange Club. He stated the disaster was the largest single loss payment in U S insurance history and that losses were adjusted within 24 hours without harming company portfolios. Weldon Roper joined as a new member and Roy Easterwood Jr. attended as a guest. The club discussed Exchangette wives groups and forming an Exchange Club bowling team.
Governor Beauford Jester signed a measure creating a 27 member Texas Citrus Commission. The commission can levy a tax on citrus processing and use funds for research advertising and market studies. Kilgore Kelley and Murray supported the bill alongside the governor.
The Highway Commission will hear a request Thursday for a four lane highway through Texas linking Jacksonville Florida to Los Angeles as part of a transcontinental artery. W L Jones of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce explains the project, one of 18 public hearings on the plan.
126th District Court entries include divorces filed for Anne Neathley vs James Finley and Woodie Rowe vs Katie Rowe plus Rade divorce and Harvey vs Harvey. Justice Court lists forgery case against Raymond Calhoun and Wolff charged. marriage licenses issued to Davila Gonzales, Norment Haney, Ward Fox.
Ed C. Logsdon is elected president of the Texas Chapter International Association of Personnel in Employment Security at the San Angelo convention. He oversees 18 Central Texas counties with five offices and plans to attend the IAPES international meeting in New Orleans May 17 to 20. Also named at San Angelo were Peter Brady III as financial secretary and Bob Lindsey as committee member at large.
Austin police reported a burglary slow night with only two thefts. C R Toms of 1510 East 17th said a .38 pistol was stolen from his car after a window was broken and the glove compartment opened. Carl Elliot of 1801 Sunset View reported a stolen trailer tied to a loan to a friend.
The Court of Criminal Appeals refused a rehearing for Dennis Randel convicted of slaying his twin brother in an Ector County inn. February 13, 1948 murder, trial began March 16, 1948, life sentence. The court ruled bench exchanges during trial are permissible.
Governor Beauford H. Jester signed a series of prison reform bills. The new law makes escape from prison a crime for any feloniously convicted prisoner. The text also details other enacted measures affecting schools, hospitals, and county offices.
The attorney general ruled a bill by Senator Proffer to rename North Texas State Teachers College and place it under a separate board would not bar the Denton institution from sharing in funds from the college building amendment. A revised draft addressed constitutional objections while allowing access to building funds.
By end of 1947 the United States held more than triple the number of annuity contracts in force compared with 1935, reflecting a marked growth in retirement and investment products.
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