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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1950
Page
4
A 1884 special session statute made fence cutting and grass firing felonies with 1 to 5 year penalties. Rangers were sent to hot spots as fences were barred and gates were required every three miles. The law allocated 50,000 for enforcement and noted losses exceeding 20 million from barbed wire destruction.
Los Angeles report states Fred Stroble, 66, was sentenced to die in the state gas chamber for the sex slaying of Linda Joyce Glucoft, aged six. The verdict follows a February trial in which Stroble was found guilty of murder.
The Texas House resumes today at 11 a.m. to decide if repeal bills that would cut or reopen appropriations, including rural road funds and higher education, are admissible. Governor Shivers and anti tax forces clash over whether such moves finance the hospital program or merely worsen the deficit.
Senate finance committee advanced two bills to finance state hospital and youth development operations. One measure seeks 488000 for emergency needs and another 20174452 for annual operations of mental hospitals special schools and youth facilities over 18 months. Minor Senate changes added 39324 for a central purchasing agency for federal surplus commodities within the Welfare Department.
Washington report states the public housing authority allocated 30 low cost housing units to Kaufman Texas as it seeks a 12000 dollar preliminary planning loan.
LARAMIE Wyoming government researchers report a potential oil breakthrough from Wyoming coal. Scientists at the University of Wyoming experimental mine and lab say coal can yield oil, promising a future petroleum boom as Wyoming houses the nation’s largest coal reserves under a 1944 Synthetic Liquid Fuel Act program.
Two people were injured in a car and trailer truck crash 27 miles east of Thrall on Monday. Driver Glenn Roy Piel of Thrall was released after minor injuries. passenger Gloria Mae Boening of Thrall had bruises and possible head injuries. Grover Hargrove of Schwertner, the truck driver, was uninjured. Officials cited foggy weather and poor visibility in the 1 am accident.
Attorney General McGrath announced a blanket indictment in Kansas City charging a criminal anti trust conspiracy in sale and distribution of used storage batteries. The action names 22 large concerns and 24 individuals and seeks a federal injunction and dissolution of Lead Disposal Company of Chicago.
The Senate is not expected to act on Dr. J. W. Edgar’s appointment as state education commissioner until later this week after the State Board of Education sent his name for confirmation. The Senate committee on governor's nominations will meet Wednesday and Edgar will be asked to appear.
Two Detroit women Mary Schultz and Agnes Mechnnis join a new Catholic missionary community to serve as Home Visitors of Mary. Postulants will wear nautical blue outfits during six months then progress to tailored suits as they become novices and later professed sisters under Fr. John C. Ryan.
Houston records its eighth polio case of the year with an eight year old girl as the latest patient. Four cases arrived from Harris County outside the city and five from outside the county, including one death. Last year at this time Houston had four cases with no deaths.
Items from the paper preview ongoing events and features include a varsity through Thursday stretch, a note on Iwo Jima, and athletics with players like Sheridan, Grayson, and Anderson Quin. References to TM% and VOONE appear as readable fragments.
Rev. Carl McIntire, head of the International Council of Christian Churches, reports heavy pro communist influence in East Asian church circles. He says U S money funds missionaries promoting anti American propaganda and predicts East Asia may fall to communism if action isn t taken. He notes leaders in China and Bangkok backed communists and liberalism in the church, while his council hosts a separate East Asia conference in Manila.
US popcorn production averaged 247 million pounds over the six years ending 1949, reflecting strong yields and steady demand. The figure highlights sustained growth in a staple snack sector for that period.
The House passed a bill to impose treble damages on sales agents who take side payments in GI bill home sales. The measure, urged by the Justice Department, requires veterans to sue within 30 days to recover trebled damages and allows the attorney general to act if needed, though the veteran would receive one third of the damages.
Tulsa reports 13 displaced European families will relocate to the city with nine family heads qualifying as farm laborers. First arrivals expected by mid March, all here by June 30, aided by local sponsors arranged by Rev J L Aldridge who will cover transport, housing, and jobs.
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