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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1950

Page

5

Poison Test Verdict Awaited In Death Of Texas Woman

The dead woman, married to Raymond Leslie Dobbs, was found on a Texas farm days after her honeymoon. An inquest verdict is not expected before Friday as toxicology results from J. D. Chastain proceed. Her ex-husband Carl Sharpe, a Fort Worth club owner, is related to the case through Dobbs.

Texas Weatherford I. Foy Agnes Dobbs Parker County James Cotten J. D. Chastain Austin

Panel Endorses Move To Extend Rent Control

The House banking committee backed extending the present rent control law through March 31 and pressed for a Wednesday House vote. The Senate debated a 60-day extension with a Thursday vote. DiSalle, nominated price administrator, urged voluntary controls while planning a quick program rollout.

Washington House Banking Committee House Senate Senate Banking Committee Michael V. DiSalle DiSalle Toledo Ohio Senate Banking Unit

Ice blocks may be water from planes theory discussed

London reports ice blocks that bombarded England may come from air liner wash basins. The civil air ministry says the theory is reasonable but under investigation. Water released from drains could freeze on the fuselage and melt loose on descent.

London England Civil Air Ministry

Tyler Leader Elected Etex Boy Scouts Head

Fred A. Williams of Tyler was elected president of the East Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts at the annual meeting in Marshall. He succeeds Leland F. Long of Mineola.

Tyler Etex Boy Scouts Marshall Fred A. Williams East Texas Area Council of Boy Scouts Leland F. Long Mineola

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