Safeway Robbery Suspect Sentenced in Kentucky Pen
The chief suspect in a Safeway armed robbery was sentenced to five years in a Kentucky prison for violating the federal Dyer Act. Austin detectives pursued leads across Kansas City, Houston, Mexico, Dallas, and Fort Worth before the suspect was located in Lexington. Police also jailed three teens for a burglary at Tom Attal's Place and reported four missing cases of beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safeway
Kentucky
Austin
Fort Worth
M. M. Lee
T. O. Lang
Agenis
FBI
Lexington
Frank Owens
Kansas City
Houston
Mexico
Dallas
Ted C. Klaus
Austin Detective Bureau
Justice of the Peace
J. Travis Blakeslee
Tom Attal
East Sixth
Courts and notices span divorce, liens, fines in local docket
Court actions list divorces filed for Hattie Mac Parks Jefferson Crow and J E McDonald. Executorships named for Stewart Harkrider estate with Nell Gault as executor nominee. Criminal fines issued including $25 for driving while license suspended and $45 for aggravated assault. Various vehicle makers and dealers noted in collector notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Harkrider
Nell Gault Harkrider
Thurman
J. C. Stevenson
Hilton James Smith
Quint Johnson
J. C. Cayce
City debates site for 75000 rehabilitation center
Polo Inc proposes three potential sites for a 75000 rehab center and five additional options. Drake urges quick decision as a $60000 anonymous gift could be lost. Barton Creek site favored over old Butler homestead and Airport Boulevard locations. Drake and Polio Inc officials plan to inspect Barton Creek site and seek action at next meeting if possible.
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Colorado River
Barton Creek
Butler Rk
Airport Boulevard
Schieffer Avenue
19Th
Lamar
Medical Center
Butler Homestead
Butler Park
Drake
Polio Inc
City Faces Tight Finances Over Four Year Span
City Manager Guston Morgan told the Lions Club that Austin’s finances will be tight for the next four years. He outlined bond spending funded by water and light revenues, noting the $7 million bond issue will be retired with utility funds and detailing planned water, sewer, and electric plant improvements aimed at saving costs and expanding capacity.
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Austin
Guston Morgan
The
Lions Club
Morgan
Earle
STAZE Toothpaste Aids Secure Chewing For Efficient Use
A vintage ad touts STAZE toothpaste as a sealant for denture plates to prevent slipping while eating. It promises a money back guarantee and a handy tube for applying cream to seal edges tight, keeping out food particles and extending plate comfort.
Camp Hood Unit Bivouacs Here Four Miles Southeast of Austin
A 300 man Camp Hood detachment bivouacked four miles southeast of Austin on the Colorado River for a five week training period building portable bridges. Led by Captain John Stubenwoll, the unit will construct two bridges at Bar-X Ranch near Montopolis Bridge, traveling by motor convoy and rationed by Bergstrom AFB mess halls. Two Austin soldiers, Sergeant William D. Woodward and First Sergeant Alphine H. Freeman, are in the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hood
Austin
Colorado River
John Stubenwoll
Bar-X Ranch
Montopolis
Bergstrom Air Force Base
William D. Woodward
San Bernard Street
Alphine H. Freeman
East Seventh Street
Farm accidents cost billions of world days lost in 1948
About 17,000,000 world days were lost to farm accidents in the United States during 1948, reflecting extensive human and productivity costs in rural work. The figure underscores the ongoing dangers faced by agricultural workers nationwide.
Extra Fast Headache ReliefBC Powders and Tablets
An ad touts Extra Fast Headache Relief with the BC formula in powder or tablet form. It claims quick dissolving, fast-acting relief for simple headaches neuralgic pains and minor muscular aches. Two tablets equal one powder priced 10c or 25c.
Female Bee Workers Explain Worker Roles
Article notes that worker bees are female and lack developed sex functions. It discusses their roles within the hive and the biological basis for their behavior and duties.
Rural road mileage estimation in the United States
The report estimates about 3 million miles of rural roads across the United States. It highlights the vast network sustaining remote communities and agricultural areas, underscoring maintenance and funding needs amid aging infrastructure.
Executors of Reed Estate Sue on Note
Hirman M. Reed and Ruth Reed Dyke filed suit in 126th District Court for collection of a $6,758.17 promissory note dated March 18 1949. The executors of D. C. Reed allege Maurice E. Malone and spouse of Denton County signed the note agreeing to $200 monthly but no payments have ever been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirman M. Reed
Ruth Reed Dyke
126Th District Court
D. C
Austin City Council approves bond sale plans and zoning tweaks
The council adopted plans to advertise bids for 7.15 million dollars in electric water and sewer revenue bonds with two percent extra interest for calls after 1955. They granted a commercial zone for a nursery school, denied a liquor zone for a store, set Lamar Boulevard setbacks, and approved a new island playground on the Colorado River near the Tom Miller Dam. Speed limits on Burnet Road and East Seventh Street were adjusted, and several traffic and zoning actions were approved or set for hearings.
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G. F Wills
East 46Th Street
Maude H. Kingsbury
Red River Street
Lamar Boulevard
24Th
45Th Street
City Plan Commission
Lamar
24Th Street
W. 5. Drake Je
Will T. Johnson
M. H. Crockett
Melvin M. Speir
M. O. Speir
Colorado River
Tom Miller
Ian Morgan
Burnet Road
East Seventh Street
West 45Th Street
Hancock Drive
Montview
Clearview Street
Bracke and
Leland Streets
West Monroe
Bouldin Avenue
Dormarion and
Bowman Avenue
Travis Heights Boulevard
Riverside Drive
Crestview
Bluebonnet Lane
Knox Wright
Arthur J. Sepeda
East 11Th
Joe Lucas
East First Streets
Steet
San Antonio Street
Fulcher-Burgher Construction Company
Hillel Foundation
Carey Legett Jr
Colorado
Alimony Row Foiled by Weekend Jail Citations
A number of divorced fathers in Travis County faced court action to enforce child support. Judges including Judge J Harris ordered weekend jail time for nonpayment, with fines used to aid the children. The program reduced the backlog of overdue payments to a handful.
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Travis County
J. Harris
Concourt
Gardner
Damage Suit Filed After Bee Caves Wreck
William R. Welty and Mrs. Alice T. Welty sue Gleam Chemical Products Inc and Larry Bauer Jr in 126th District Court for 14000 damages arising from a Bee Caves Road collision on April 23 1949. Mrs. Welty seeks 10000 for severe shock and injuries plus 3000 for impairment of household duties and 1000 for medical bills. Welty claims 900 for car damage.
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William R. Welty
Alice T. Welty
Gleam Chemical Products, Ince
Larry Bauer Jr
126Th District Court
Welty
Bauer
Gleam Company
Bee Caves Road
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Billy Joe Ballard
Round Rock
Travis Blakeslee
Roberts
Products, Inc
Hiram M. Reed
Maurice E. Malone
Ben Parks Jr
Hattie Mac Parks
Dorothy L. Crow
Jefferson Claude Crow
Anita McDonald
J. E. McDonald
Johnson
Heffington
W. M. Flennike
Pontiac
Fred Creppon Jr
Chevrolet
E. E. Putman
F. S. Lukas
H. C. Mergele
Buick
Ed Podewils
Hudson
Kennel News
Nash
Ector L. Smith
Oldsmobile
Willie Bee Campbell
Plymouth
Ady
United States
Reed
Kruger
Teodey
Bulova
Rulova
Benrus
Diamonds
Gruen
Betty Searkiinre Kruger
Caret Gameord
Heaw
Trace
Iamond
Kreser
Exeusite Channel
Krucer
Gameords
Elgin
Amenres
Greer
Krugers
Kruger's
T ? Weekly
Iysloy Lal
Gustton Morgan
Govalle Civic League
Govalle
Bolm Avenue
Shady Lane
Schieffer
Watson
Wilshire Wood
Giles Place
Delwood Addition
Glass
Polio, Inc
West Austin
Patterson and Theresa Avenues
West Fifth
West Sixth
Missouri Pacific
East Seventh
John Franklin Gresham
Chicoi
Eugene Franklin Greene
Nueces
Elva
East Ave
Capital Floors
Terminix CO
Fine Taffetas
Atlanta EE
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