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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

5

Stratovision to be discussed at Radio Engineers meet

Dallas December 8 A Southwestern conference of the Institute of Radio Engineers will hear Stratovision a system for broadcasting FM and television from a high flying airplane C E Nobles 30 year old engineer who originated the Stratovision will explain developments and test results of experimental flights The system designed to serve rural areas beyond ground stations and enable a cross country TV network is a joint effort by Westinghouse and Glenn L Martin Company

Dallas INS Stratovision Southwestern Institute of Radio Engineers C. E. Nobles Westinghouse Glenn L. Martin Company

Webb County Vetoes Gilmer Aikin Scheme

A Webb County committee studying the Gilmer Aikin proposal to revamp the Texas school system voted unanimously to oppose the plan. The action comes from Laredo with officials and local members backing rejection.

Webb County Gilmer-Aikin Laredo

Millions in U.S. Aid Pouring to Tito Regime

Belgrade reports Borba that millions of American dollars and supplies are flowing into Yugoslavia to support Marshal Tito's rehabilitation and socialist construction. The article notes a large share of contributions over three years came from U.S. residents and organizations, totaling about 15 million dollars.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Marshal Tito Communist Party Borba United States

McAllen Sells Bonds To Austin Company

The city commission approved a $200,000 storm sewer bonds issue and accepted Barcus Kindred and Company of Austin as the bidder at an interest rate of 3.3623 percent.

McAllen Austin Company City Commission Barcus, Kindred and Company of Austin

Couple in Shamrock Celebrate 70th Wedding Anniversary

Shamrock residents Mr. and Mrs. J. Atkinson marked their 70th anniversary with an open house at home. Despite his lifelong blindness and her inability to walk, the cheerful couple welcomed old friends who traveled to the house. They wed six miles south of Jacksboro.

Shamrock J. Atkinson

Kilgore to Get Second Bank Early in 1949

Kilgore will have a second bank early in 1949 according to Forest L. Sartain president of the Arp State Bank. He announced plans for a charter for the Citizens State Bank and Trust Company of Kilgore a state bank with capital 100000 dollars surplus 100000 and undivided profits and reserve of 50000 dollars.

Kilgore Forest L. Sartain Arp State Bank Sartain Citizens State Bank and Trust Company

Iridescent Taffeta Party Dress and Accessories Offer

Product listings describe iridescent taffeta for party wear and a bastiste blouse with matching skirt in wine or green, sizes 3 to 6. Includes white rayon c dressy velveteen skirt, gold kid sandals with ankle strap, wedge heel, and Little Misses' sizes 81/2.

Dock Contract Awarded at Lavaca Bay for Point Comfort Plant

The Aluminum Company of America awarded contracts for a dock and 100-foot channel dredging for its $30 million reduction plant at Point Comfort Lavaca Bay. Smith Dredging Co of Port Lavaca won the dredging bid and Ole Peterson and Son of Houston the dock contract. Construction begins after US Engineers approval.

Victoria Dec Aluminum Company of America Point Comfort Lavaca Bay Smith Dredging Company Port Lavaca Ole Peterson and Son of Houston

Lagoon Work to Extend Channel to Dock Site

The project will widen and extend to the Lavaca River channel dock site, reaching nine feet depth. About 450000 cubic yards of earth will be excavated and relocated as part of the construction plan.

Lavaca River

Wholesale Food Index Drops to 17 Month Low

The Dun and Bradstreet wholesale food index fell to 6.33 this week, the lowest in over 17 months. It compares with 6.36 a week earlier, is 14 percent below the July 13 peak, and 11.1 percent below the same week last year.

New York Dun & Bradstreet

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