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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1951
Page
9
Mayor Glass leads push to end the annual city bonus amid criticism over Chest contributions. He says funds should go to general salaries as nine year old program faces removal while council debate continues. officials note past deductions and constitutional issues.
An Austin survey of public and private employment agencies shows employers favor non-draft age workers and, in some cases, women for replacements. Officials warn if war contracts don’t appear soon, skilled laborers may need to seek work elsewhere.
Workers atop the Commodore Perry Hotel site placed a small Christmas tree on the 13th floor scaffolding to mark topping out of the new office building across from the hotel at Eighth and Brazos. Foremen say the tree signals a job well done and celebration, noting the custom originated abroad and is tied to good progress and no injuries.
1950 total construction in Austin reached 60,881,2 new high surpassing 1949 by over nine million dollars. Residential work totaled 26,794,000 with 2,636 dwelling units built, while private construction rose to 34,788,000 amid stricter home loan curbs.
Public Records list divorces granted for J B Young and Vera Nell Barfield. parties in divorce filings include Doris Inex Hielscher, and estate matters in county court. Property and new car records follow, with numerous listed residences and vehicle registrations.
Lora Lee Pederson director of UT Graduate School of Social Work spoke at the Rotary Club. Appointed Sept 18 1950 she touted Texas mental health consciousness and outlined social work as studying why people behave as they do. 42 students are enrolled. the school began after lawmakers were convinced welfare work is not subversive. C F McConnell introduced her with Harry Akin presiding.
About 22 000 city and county students were back in school Wednesday after Christmas. The city term ends January 19 while Austin's 18 500 students return January 22 for spring classes. Most county schools end the fall term January 26 with some not starting spring until February.
First lieutenant Theodore P. Martin, a former University of Texas student, serves as statistical control officer with the 543rd Tactical Support Group in Korea. He arrived at the Korean jet fighter base on Oct. 30 after World War II service in the European Theater. His wife and their son Ted live at 3104 Oakmont Blvd.
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