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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1949
Page
9
Violence erupts across Durban and neighboring towns with machinegun fire and arson as Zulu and Indian groups clash. Police report thousands displaced and casualty toll uncertain, with reports of killings, rapes, and widespread destruction following a fight that sparked the riots.
At a Rockdale Council of Girl Scouts meeting on January 16 officers and chairmen were elected. President is Mrs. John T. Richards, registrar Mrs. George E. Bredt, treasurer Frank Brandon, organization chair man Mrs. Bill Kyle, camp chair man Mrs. R. E. Smith, publicity chair man Mrs. John Hopper. Finance committee members are Bob Haley, John T. Richards, George E. Bredt, N. E. Alfred and Henry Tyler.
Hourly temperatures show a high near 82 on Jan 3 and a low around 29 on Jan 1. Rainfall totals include 0.84 inches in 24 hours, with 3.35 inches accumulated. River stages at Cessiao and nearby cities listed. moon phases noted for Jan 21 last quarter. Vehicle ads from Gruetzner Motor Co mention 1939 Plymouth Coupe and a 1946 Cadillac 62 sedan for sale.
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