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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1950

Page

6

Four Hours of Terror Near Dallas End with Escape

Leonard Miles and his three year old son endured repeated beatings and threats from three men after they forced Miles to drive from a cafe area toward Dallas. The assailants robbed $871, assaulted the boy, and forced Miles to drink alcohol before fleeing when an oncoming car appeared. Authorities arrested two suspects, a Negro bootlegger and an additional male.

Dallas Lisbon Leonard Joseph Miles Miles

Hedge selling lowers cotton futures amid profit taking

Cotton futures fell sharply as hedge selling and broker profit taking dominated trading in New York. Prices dropped about 6 to 9 dollars per bale amid uncertainty over New crop plans and potential expansion of cotton acreage.

New York Ave Wales Eork

Stocks Inch Up In Slowest Sales Of Two Months

The market shows a small rise amid weak turnover as investors digest mixed economic signals. Traders note cautious activity across sectors with limited momentum and a focus on defense against volatility in commodity and energy shares.

Bleachable Cottonseed Oil Futures Rise Amid Market Talk

Market chatter notes cottonseed oil futures up nine points to sixty. Analysts say demand signals and supply expectations push prices higher despite mixed early trading.

Grains Fall in Slow Trading Across Markets

Market notes show grains retreating as prices for corn, oats, and soybeans drift lower. Reports mention bid levels and slight declines across futures with limited activity and cautious trading among traders.

Fire destroys five room frame house on East 16th Street

A five room frame house at 2913 East 16th Street was destroyed by fire at 315 am on Monday. Mary Anderson owned the home and it was a total loss when fire crews arrived. Five grass fires elsewhere in the city were reported Sunday but caused no damage.

East 16Th Street Mary Anderson

Auctioneers Describe San Antonio Cattle Market

August 15 1980 report from AP describes cattle activity in San Antonio with buyers showing interest in cattle types ranging from heifers to cows. Prices and market tone indicate a steady to moderate pace as buyers assess feeder cattle and slaughter readiness.

Sedey San Antonio

Coast Guard Opens Reserve to Active Duty Calls

The Coast Guard announced a review of reservists willing to volunteer for active duty. Districts must assemble ready lists of eligible men and women, with recalls limited. Male reservists with required sea or port security experience are prioritized, and SPARS will be called as needed.

Washington Coast Guard

Woman 90 to take first air trip to Italy

Mrs. Lydia Godino, 90, plans her first flight from Los Angeles to New York and Paris, visiting Italy and her old hometown Pinerolo near Turin, with her son accompanying her.

Italy Los Angeles Lydia Godino New York Paris Pimerolo Turin

Goodyear Reports 1950 First-Half Net Gain

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced a 1950 first half net income of 11,914,465 dollars or 5.08 a share, up 46 percent from 8,133,358 dollars or 8.24 a share in the same period last year, Akron Ohio.

Akron Ohio Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

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