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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
10
Cold front moved in across the Southwest near New Mexico with colder air dominating at noon Friday. Only the deep South saw moderate weather. Texas recorded the first measurable rainfall of the year.
About 30 property owners gathered at City Hall to hear Texas officials warn of federal rent controls. Carlton Moore Sr. and Jack Pinkston urged unified action, claiming controls would return to 1942 levels and extend to commercial property and real estate sales.
State of Texas and Travis County sworn and subscribed before me on January 19 1951 by Ruthie Huey as Notary Public. The document lists various monetary figures and totals including 3 951 204 dollars in bold figures.
Occasional rain and cloudy skies expected with milder temperatures. Colder air moves in Saturday with showers, mainly in East and West Texas. Sunday looks fair and warmer with detailed hourly readings and rainfall totals included for the prior 24 hours.
An Austin man was seriously wounded in the chest Friday night at the Congress Avenue and Third Street taxi stand. Douglas Carpenter of 208 East Avenue was in serious shock. witnesses say he attempted to draw a gun from his belt and shot himself. Police recovered the weapon.
Two Austin officers completed the Air Force Command and Staff School at Maxwell Air Force Base. Major James M. Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Shelley W Williams of Austin, and Lieutenant Colonel Robert P Riordan, son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Riordan of 1303 Bentwood Road, were graduates.
President Truman proposes 140 billion dollars in lending and spending authority for the current and next fiscal year to fund military and foreign aid, with defense factory building powers and broader tax increases. Congress reaction ranges from cautious to critical as the nation faces inflation and a looming global conflict.
Solon asserts a bribery charge linked to Lustron and the RFC amid denials. He claims in 1946 RFC Director Dunham discussed Lustron with Strandlund as Jacobs sought to sell washing machines for Lustron homes. Prober notes Jacobs would pay Merl Young for each unit, a plan Strandlund rejected.
The notice outlines classified advertising rates based on consecutive insertions with 30 day spans, morning start and evening appearance in the Statesman the same day, and rules for corrections. It lists deadlines at the Classified Counter and phone numbers for cancellations and Messenger Service, plus display deadlines for weekdays and weekends.
Numerous private party ads for used cars from 1930s to 1950s, listing 1941 Buick, 1949 Buick, 1949 Kaiser, 1949 Plymouth, 1940 Hudson, 1947 Chrysler, 1939 to 1941 Ford, and others with details on condition, mileage, prices, trades, down payments, and contact numbers. Includes paint, tires, radios, heaters, and transmission notes.
Classified notice listing 11 cars for sale or to be sent overseas. Vehicles include 42 Buick 4 door 41 Plymouth coupes 40 Hudson 39 Ford 38 Ford 37 Ford sedan 37 Willys 35 Chevrolet with no papers and 1950 Chevrolet and 1950 Dodge convertibles. Prices from 425 to 1795 with contact numbers in Texas.
A compact display from Downtown Motors listing several cars and brands including Chevrolet, Ford, Olds with various body styles and trims. The ad highlights models such as Coronet and Deluxe 4-door Chevrolets and multiple R&H and P.M. designations along with tire mentions and heater notes.
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