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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1949
Page
2
The First Methodist Church of Round Rock held an open house to dedicate and open the new parish hall. The Rev. R. C. Edwards of Georgetown district superintendent delivered the address and performed the dedicatory service, with uther Ramsey chairing the Board of Stewards.
New York police asked Alois Williams 24 to help locate a man fallen from a four story building. He replied I am the man that fell off the roof but I am not hurt. He was taken to hospital where doctors reported a cut shoulder and possible brain concussion.
New York January 21 Union officials ruled a cough in a WMCA public service dramatization is theatrical and must be acted by a professional at six to twelve fifty dollars per cough. Station dropped the one minute scene to avoid costs. The union also noted the ruling applies to sneezes.
The first US presidential cabinet comprised three principal members: the Secretary of Foreign Affairs, the Secretary of the Treasury, and the Secretary of War.
New York cotton futures posted mixed moves with old crop months rising to new highs on strong export demand and hedge selling limiting gains. Nearby March closed around 32.80 cents per pound as spot prices held above loan levels. New Orleans trade also rose with March and May futures up about 10 to 60 cents per bale.
Galveston spot cotton prices show a steady market with middling at 32.95 cents per pound and high values for other grades. no sales-spots recorded. New Orleans reports a weekly average of 32.40 cents for middling, hitting a season high as futures for wool rise marginally in March and May contracts.
A chaotic market report notes short covering pushing grain futures higher with corn and soybeans trading on demand. Fort Worth cash grain bids show fair demand for wheat and sorghum with No 2 yellow corn at about 1.63 to 1.64 per bushel and No 2 white around 1.77 to 1.78.
The market failed to advance on Friday with small gains and losses and indecisive action. Turnover was about 770000 shares, lower than Thursday, while the Associated Press average edged down 0.1 to the first setback since last Friday.
Pecos River Compact Commission spent Friday reviewing negotiations leading to the Pecos waters division. The New Mexico Texas compact, signed December 3 in Santa Fe, must be approved by state legislatures and Congress. A meeting is set for Saturday at 9 am to approve Santa Fe meeting minutes.
A baby named Buddy, born in Tattnall State Prison Georgia to a mother serving seven months for bad checks, will leave Atlanta’s Fulton Tower with her Friday. Two murder convicts who helped deliver him vow to keep the child’s name secret and care for him, as hundreds of inmates pledge not to reveal details. The birth certificate cites Reidsville Ga. and does not mention prison birth.
Tokyo reports say large groups of Japanese soldiers avoided repatriation and integrated with local tribes across Asia. Estimates range from 10 000 to over 90 000, with 9 200 missing in Formosa said to have joined the Kaosha people, adopting their language and ways while living in mountain villages.
Everett Westbrook, owner, promotes factory approved service methods at Westbrook Radio Clinic on North Loop Blvd and 24 Ave. The ad lists contact details and emphasizes authorized radio repair and sales services.
Fort Worth and Chicago livestock reports show cattle and hogs mostly steady to weak. Beef and slaughter calves command mixed gains, with lambs and sheep uneven, prices varying by weight and class as buyers adjust to market conditions.
Rain forced postponement of the Ezekiel Cullen Administration Building dedication at the University of Houston. President E E Oberholtzer said the new five million dollar structure, a gift of Mr and Mrs Hugh Roy Cullen, might not be ready for ceremony on the planned date.
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