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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1949

Page

14

Russians Brand Yugoslavia as Enemy of the USSR

Moscow charged Yugoslavia under Premier Tito is in a bloc with Western powers and imperialist circles against the Soviet Union. The note, publicized by Moscow radio, states the Yugoslav government is no longer seen as an ally but as an adversary and foe of Soviet interests.

Moscow Russia Yugoslavia Soviet Union Belgrade Ussr Marshal Tito Paris Kremlin Tito

Recess Ordered in Rails Protest of Freight Rate Case

Judge Charlies O Betts ordered a 10 day recess in the case of 25 Texas railroad companies challenging a State Railroad Commission order on freight rates. Plaintiffs claim emergency and contest the commission move as arbitrary without a public hearing. A hearing is set for Aug 22 and the temporary restraining order remains in force.

Charlies O. Betts Texas State Railroad Commission Railroad Commission

Austinite charged in fatal auto pedestrian crash

David Gilbert Hurry, 2717 Webberville Road, was charged with failure to stop and render aid in a felony complaint filed in Justice Pete Nairn's court. The charges stem from an auto pedestrian crash Thursday night that left Taylor Fagan, 59, critically injured. Lieutenant O H Ludwig Jr filed a misdemeanor DUI charge in County Court at Law.

David Gilbert Hurry Webberville Road Pete Nairn Taylor Fagan O. H. Ludwig Jr Hurry Fagan Ludwig

James Jones resigns from Veterans Affairs post

James C. Jones, executive director of the state Veterans Affairs Commission, will resign effective August 31 and return to architecture. He said the commission has not named a successor and that the resignation was submitted around June 1.

James C. Jones The State Veterans Affairs Commission Jones Commission

Look No Straps Two To A Customer Detroit Aug 12

Detroit engineer Charles S Langs created a strapless brassiere and sold about 130000 units. Two firms produced them, 36000 orders remained, and postal complaints surfaced. He plans direct mail cessation and seeks a reputable firm to handle orders so he can return to engineering.

Detroit Charles S. Langs Langs

Lots of Sun and Hot Days Forecast for Central Texas

The US Weather Bureau predicts continued sunny skies with high afternoon temperatures in the upper 90s and near 100 in Central Texas. Few south winds may prevent rain, with clear to partly cloudy nights and no significant rainfall expected through the week.

Texas Austin Weather Bureau US Weather Bureau Austin Central Colorado Montopolis Lake Buchanan Lake Travis Marshall Ford Little Chance Abilene el Paso Amarillo Fort Worth Galveston Brownsville Houston Corpus Christi Qerede del Rio Waco

Tinkle Instead of Coo Solved by Tot

Milwaukee story of 5 month old Jay Wallace who choked on a tiny bell from a rattle. His mother pried his mouth open and the bell popped out after he coughed, and he returned home.

Milwaukee Jay Wallace Joseph Wallace

Board Rules Deny Clemency for McClendon Death Row Plan

The Board of Pardons and Paroles said no further clemency will be recommended for F. M. McClendon a 23 year old Black man slated for execution in the electric chair early Sunday in Lee County. McClendon was convicted of a fatal offense and had been granted a 30 day stay shifting his scheduled death from July 15 to August 14.

Board of Pardons and Paroles F. M. McClendon McClendon Lee County

Rites Set for Thrall Man Fatally Shot

Funeral services for Aaron Simmons Thrall man killed Thursday in Houston when a shotgun discharged unloading fishing tackle will be Sunday at 3 30 p m at Condra Funeral Home Burial will be in Taylor City Cemetery The Rev Clark Calvert First Methodist Church will officiate Survivors include mother Frankie Simmons Austin three sisters Glennice Serur Austin R M Lester Oklahoma City Vivian Simmons Austin and two brothers Elva Simmons Thrall Austin Simmons Los Angeles CA

Thrall Aaron Simmons Frankie Simmons Austin Glennice Serur R. M. Lester Oklahoma City Vivian Simmons Elva Simmons Austin Simmons Los Angeles California

Bomb Misses American Air Attache in Prague

In Prague a homemade bomb exploded under the car of Captain John Childs, 25, assistant American air attache, at midnight after he parked outside his home. Police gathered fragments for four hours as the car and nearby buildings were damaged. The American Embassy awaits police conclusions before acting.

Prague Czechoslovakia John Childs Czechoslovk

Wild Texas Gasser Nearing Capping

SAN ANTONIO Aug 12 The wild gasser in La Salle was uncapped late Friday but expected to be capped soon due to operator skill. The well was blowing mud during a test at 5500 feet, with 4292 feet of 1012 inch casing in place. Gas was believed to be venting from below that level as tests on deeper horizons were undecided.

San Antonio la Salle

Deaths and Funerals across Austin and vicinity

Obituaries list Mrs. Tennie A. Hessey 80 of 1611 Canterbury died Friday. Paula Perez's funeral held at San Francisco Church with Montopolis Cemetery burial. Lindon W. Sutton, ex-Southern Pacific engineer and BLE member, died in a local hospital. widow Dora Sutton survives. Caroline Ann Guzman died in hospital. burial in Montopolis Cemetery. Charles Strmiski Sr. funeral in Granger after death near Taylor. C Elza Hodges, 64, funeral in Lampasas First Baptist Church. Charley P. Mather, 67, funeral at Liberty Hill Church of Christ. survivors named for each.

Tennie A. Hessey Canterbury Austin N. H. Hessey Congress Avenue E. W. Duval Weed-Corley E. B Winkler Oakwood Cemetery Paula Perez San Francisco Church Montopolis Lindon W. Sutton Montgomery W. Va Texas Dora Sutton Sutton Southern Pacific BLE Cook Funeral Home Caroline Ann Guzman Cristine Guzman Lillie Guzman Rose Guzman Elza Hodges Charley P. Mather Liberty Hill Church of Christ Earl Meyers The Baptist Church Mather Andy Mather Clyde Mather Burnet Virginia Mather Lee Hays Ira Duncan George Hyman J. D. Henderson Tom Faust Wesley Faust

Missouri Pacific Stock Valued for Preferred Shares in ICC Plan

The Interstate Commerce Commission reaffirmed that Missouri Pacific Railroad common stock is valueless but assigned value to its outstanding preferred stock. Under the new reorganization plan, three shares of new class B common stock will be issued for every seven shares of preferred stock. Common stockholders retain no value in the reorganization. The plan contemplates about 612 million dollars capitalization for the new company, with the bankruptcy case in federal court since 1933.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Missouri Pacific Railroad Company ICC Missouri Pacific Commission Federal District Court St. Louis

Austinite Hospitalized In Building Accident

Willie Simons 20 Route 4 Box 206 B was admitted to Brackenridge Hospital Friday at 5 35 p m after a construction job accident. He worked for Harry Berry pipeline contractor and was listed in good condition late Friday night.

Willie Simons Box 206 Brackenridge Hospital Harry Berry

Rayburn backs states tideland bill in oil dispute

Speaker Sam Rayburn announced support for a state favored tidelands oil bill after talks with Texas Louisiana and California officials and with J A Krug and Tom C Clark. He said agreement lay on key issues including offshore management state boundaries and revenue start dates. O Mahoney urged joint hearings as he warned the bill may ride its course this session.

Washington Sam Rayburn Tidelands Oil Rayburn Joseph C. O'Mahoney D-Wyo Senate Interior Committee House Senate Texas Louisiana California J. A. Krug Tom C. Clark Rayco O'Mahoney Supreme Court

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