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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1949

Page

9

Prince Otto Wilhelm Hohenzollern Faces Jail Time in Mexico

In Mexico City a judge may not rule on the deportation case of Otto Wilhelm Hohenzollern, aka Rico David Tancous, for at least two months. His American wife, Virginia Kirk, obtained an injunction to halt deportation while immigration officials review the matter. The couple asserts the detention is unfounded as the prince remains incomunicado on an immigration charge.

Mexico City Otto Wilhelm Hohenzollern New Orleans Virginia Kirk Interior Ministry Immigration Department Rico David Tancous Washington, D. C Mexico Kaiser Wilhelm

Mice React Strongly to Continuous Electric Bell Rings

Dr. E. Vicari reported that house mice exposed to constant bell ringing exhibit tailspin deaths and convulsions described as clonic and tonic. He noted such behaviors appear in some genetic strains at various ages and even survivors show lasting shakes.

New York E. Vicari Vicari R. B. Jackson Memorial Laboratory Bar Harbor Maine American Association For the Advancement of Science Dr. Vicari

Icebreaker Southwind Returned to US Navy

The Southwind, a US Navy lend lease icebreaker, was returned by Russia to Yokosuka after sailing in with a Soviet crew. Navy reports say it is in satisfactory condition. Two other ships, the Northwind and Eastwind, remain in Russian hands.

Washington State Department Russia Yokosuka Michael McDermott Navy Arctic

Public Records Roundup in 126th District Court and Local Licenses

Divorce case Lemuel Wade versus Earthy Wade noted along with theft filings for Arthur Smith and John C. Edminster. Driving while suspended second offense listed for Tony Coleman Jr. Marriage licenses issued to Willie Clayton and Marjorie Louise McShan. Numerous vehicle registrations and property purchases reported with names and addresses, including residences at Brookview Road and Eason Street with values from six to sixteen and a half thousand dollars.

County Court AT Law Thurman Arthur Smith John C. Edminster Tony Coleman Jr

VA says January check mailing target undetermined for WWII veterans

VA officials said the first of 16 million World War II veterans dividend checks may not go out by the previously set mid January target. With 1.8 million applications received daily, the fund totals 2.8 billion dollars and at least 1.175 million veterans have yet to apply.

Washington Veterans Administration

Bull Causes Four-Hour Turf War in Manheim Town

A 1600 pound bull roamed Manheim Pennsylvania for four hours on December 28 as residents and the police pursued it. It damaged property, frightened residents including the police chief's son, and disrupted a magistrate's hearing before electrican William Duncan roped it on Ferdinand Street.

Manheim William Duncan Ferdinand Street H. H. Brock

George Washington admirer pays for a tree with dollar bill

An unknown Syracuse sender mailed two one dollar bills to the New York state tax department with a note claiming to pay for a tree cut. Officials suspect someone stole a Christmas tree from state land.

Albany INS George Washington Syracuse State Tax Department

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