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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1949

Page

11

Numbers Racket Payoff Near Five Figures Claimed

New York Aug 4 Den nision Duble admitted receiving thousands from a $50 million annual numbers racket ring far more than the few hundred he reported. District Attorney Hogan said Duble helped fix daily totals. Duble, 59, resigned as secretary of the Cincinnati Clearing House after ring members were rounded up. Sixteen others were arrested or questioned. Bail for Emilio Stollo and Jack Feldman was set at 50 000 and 25 000 respectively amid claims of large profits used to obstruct trials.

New York Dennision Duble Duble Cincinnati Clearing House Association Ring New York City New Jerk Frank S. Hogan Alfred J. Scotti Emilio Stollo Jack Feldman Joseph Schottland Scotti

Wood County Governor George T Wood The Bold Texas Manifesto

On August 5 1850 Texas Governor George T Wood vowed to defend Santa Fe Territory against the United States The Pearce Act of 1850 settled the dispute without bloodshed Wood born 1795 in Georgia moved to Texas in 1837 served in Congress 1843 elected governor 1847 served one term defeated by Peter H Bell in 1849 1853 and 1855 sought office again died 1888 in Texas

Wood Ty Texas George T. Wood Lone Star Wood Santa Fe United States Georgia Ourdrew Jackson Congress Peter H. Bell

Texan Dies Three Hurt in Wreck Near Trinidad

Emmett Busch of Lubbock Texas died at Trinidad hospital after a head on collision five miles south of Trinidad on US 85. Three other Lubbock residents were injured including William Busby 25 Spurgeon Stewart 22 and William Hicks 22 while John Bryson of Denver and his 7 year old son were hospitalized with injuries.

Trinidad Colo Emmett Busch Lubbock Texas Here Busch US 85 William R. Busby Spurgeon Stewart William R. Hicks James Hughes John Bryson Denver Bryson Trinidad Hospital

Pope Pius XII Begins Summer Vacation in Alban Hills

Pope Pius XII, 73, left the Vatican with a strong police escort and arrived at the papal estate in Castel Gandolfo in the Alban Hills for his summer vacation.

Castel Gandolfo Italy Pius XII Alban Hills Vatican Papal Estate

Vaccine hope grows for polio by 1952 say foundation head

Joe W. Savage executive director of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis said monkey tests show possible protection, with a composite vaccine expected after isolating polio virus strains. He noted four foundation funded centers and a $1,250,000 research program. He praised Texas efforts after visits to San Antonio Houston San Angelo and Fort Worth.

Dallas National Foundation For Savage Foundation Texas San Antonio Houston San Angelo Fort Worth

Town Back to Normal After 'Dog Days' End

Bartlesville Oklahoma ends dog roundup after two 13 year olds free dogs from the pound. Poundmaster Claude Smith says 20 dogs were captured, 16 new dogs added, total 36 by Thursday as the town resumes normalcy.

Bartlesville Okla Claude Smith Smith

Three Ku Klux Klan members fined under Alabama anti masking law

In Ozark Alabama on August 4 three self styled Negro Ku Kluxers who wore sheets and chased two Negro girls were fined up to 500 dollars each under Alabama's five week old anti masking law. The suspects Tommie Johnson Raymond McClendon and Robert Edward Lee Miller were arrested with Johnson and Miller held on 300 dollars bond each. A fourth member, a minor, was handed to juvenile authorities while two others were being sought.

Ozark Ala Alabama Cr. S. Prier Prier Tommie Johnson Prior Relatutves Johnson Raymond McClendon Robert Edward Lee Miller MacClendon

Helicopter Rescues Wounded Boy From Sierra Nevada

A 12 year old Terence Hallinan, son of a San Francisco attorney, was lifted by helicopter from Benson Lake in the Sierra Nevada after a a fall from a horse. Test Pilot Jay Demming flew at 9300 feet to reach him. Terence was taken to Lewis Memorial Hospital in Yosemite Valley and was reported in good condition.

Yosemite Calif Sierra Nevada Terence Kaye) Hallinan San Francisco Benson Lake Jay Demming Hiller Helicopter Company Bay Lewis Memorial Hospital Yosemite Valley Vincent Hallinan

Barrels Outlast by Material Type in Brewing

Stainless cromium-nickel steel beer barrels endure about 20 years while wooden barrels last around six, influencing storage and aging decisions for brewers.

Foot Therapies Recommend Hot and Cold Baths

Foot experts advise alternating hot and cold foot baths to soothe tired feet show signs of needing comfort and restoration.

Queen Observes 49th Anniversary at Home

Queen Elizabeth marked her 49th birthday at Buckingham Palace with no ceremony. Union Jacks flew from London buildings and radio broadcasts began with the national anthem. In Hyde Park the Royal Horse Artillery fired a 41 gun salute at noon and US Navy ships in British ports fired 21 guns.

London Elizabeth Buckingham Palace Hyde Park Royal Horse Artillery

Two Hurt in Marshall Rail Shop Accident

Aug 4 Marshall Texas two Texas and Pacific Railway workers were injured when the top of a freight car fell on them at the Marshall shops. J L Odum suffered chest and internal injuries while P Byrd sustained lacerations and a fractured skull. Both men were rivet cutting when the top dropped.

Marshall Texas & Pacific Railway J. L. Odum P. Byrd

Canadian River project gains House approval in Texas

The 85 million Canadian River development plan for West Texas received approval. The bill by Representative Worley authorizes an 83 percent government repayment over 30 years, with most water for domestic and industrial use in Amarillo Lubbock Pampa Borger Levelland Plainview and nearby towns. Funds for construction remain to be sought in separate legislation after authorization.

Washington Texas Worley Sanford Panhandie High Plains Peterson D-Fia House Public Lands Committee Amarillo Lubbock Pampa Borger Levelland Plainview Littlefield Slaton, O Donnell Lamesa Tahoka Dom Budget Bureau Mahon White House Truman Senate Congress

Slavs Italians Sign Major Trade Treaty in Rome

Rome August 4 Yugoslavia and Italy sign a major trade treaty. Italy will export 46.5 million dollars worth of machinery transport equipment and other goods to Yugoslavia in the next year in exchange for Yugoslav products.

Rome Yugoslavia Italy

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