Grand Jury Indicts Williford Beechie Langdon in District Court
The United States District Court grand jury returned indictments naming John Hugh Williford and Arthur H. Beechie with true bills for forging a government check and embezzling letters at Hays County. Beechie pleaded guilty and drew a three year sentence while Williford's trial was reset. John Henry Langdon received a three year sentence for driving a stolen vehicle across state lines. Fred C. Knapp pleaded guilty to aiding in preparing false income returns with a choice of two years in prison or a 1000 dollar fine plus a three year suspended sentence. Thomas Maldonado and John Richard Perry Jr. pleaded not guilty to theft of government property and wearing a U S Navy officer uniform. trials set for next Monday. A naturalization hearing is scheduled for Friday at 2 p m and a petit jury will be empaneled next Monday for criminal trials.
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United States District Court Grand Jury
John Hugh Williford
Arthur H. Beechie
Beechie
Ben H. Rice Jr
Williford
Rice
John Henry Langdon
Fred C. Knapp
Houston
Thomas Maldonado
Bergstrom Air Force Base
John Richard Perry Jr
Nothing Better Than Good Food Says Ohio Man
Ohio man Joseph Camillot credits HADACOL with easing his stomach gas and enabling him to eat bacon and eggs again. He reports improved sleep and nutrition after addressing deficiencies in vitamins Bi a and iron, saying he will not be without HADACOL. The ad runs from 1950 and is from The LeBlanc Corporation.
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Joseph N. Camillot
Stn
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Damillot
Hadacol
The
LeBlanc Corporation Ady
Swedes in Finland Population Share Noted
The article notes that nine percent of Finland’s population is Swedish. It highlights the minority presence and regional distribution within Finland.
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Finland
March of Dimes Still Under Par in Austin Drive
The March of Dimes total for Monday showed the drive deep in the hole with 12,395.04 collected. Officials hinted Marines under a local recruiter may boost contributions Wednesday, while Austin needs about 40,000 for anti polio work in Travis County. The current total trails last year’s by about 5,000 with a bright note from Austin's youths including two year old Terry Burns who brought 700 pennies.
Latin American Voters Organize in Austin
A Latin American Voters League of Austin and Travis County formed at the Pan-American Center with 75 citizens. Pat Mendes serves as president with Tony Cruz and Lalo Campos as vice presidents, Margarita Munoz secretary, Reyes Olvera treasurer. The constitution by Ed Idar Jr. was approved with minor changes. The group aims to mobilize Latin American participation in democracy and seek public issues and candidates. The next meeting is Feb 6 and all City Council candidates will be invited to speak. Each member must show a paid poll tax receipt to affiliate.
Opening of the Golosseum in Rome in 80 A. D.
The Golosseum at Rome was opened for use in 80 A. D. The ancient arena welcomed spectators for public events and spectacles.
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Rome
Four Year Terms in Public Office Proposal Sparks Debate
A columnist surveys opinions on extending terms to four years for county and state offices while polling nonofficeholders. Names mentioned include Martin Dies Rogers Kelley Ben Shepperd Bascom Giles Ramsey Price Daniel Pearce Johnson Johnnie B. Rogers and a discussion of redistricting and state spending.
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Martin Dies
Rogers Kelley
Congress
John Ben Shepperd
Bascom Giles
Ditto Ben Ramsey
Price Daniel
Pearce Johnson
Johnnie B. Rogers
Travis County
Senate
Atom Talk Illuminates Energy From The Atom At Kiwanis
Dr James Johnson University of Texas explained two energy methods fission and fusion and demonstrated lithium energy equaling 20000 tons of coal. He noted only about 0 1 percent of atomic energy is currently used and highlighted a planned Kiwanis meeting at 7 30 pm at the Austin Hotel to allocate 14000 for underprivileged children's fund projects.
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Austin Kiwanians
James Johnson
University of Texas
Johnson
Fred Bullard
James P. Yeates
Austin
Kiwanis Board of Directors
Council To Hear Bus Fare Raise Petition Today
The City Council will review Austin Transit Incorporated’s 12 day old request for a fare increase at a 3 p m special meeting. The company seeks to abolish eight and one third cent tokens and raise weekly pass from 1.25 to 1.50 to fund a wage boost for union workers. The council will hear from Finance Director J D Huffman on the transit finances and whether a new audit is needed.
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Austin Transit Incorporated
J. D. Huffman
State of Austin Transit
Huffman
Howard T. Cox Company
City of
Austin
Chicago Will Grant Degree to Austinite
Dr Theodore J Youngblood of 1306 Cotton Street Austin will receive a doctor of optometry degree with 90 classmates at the Chicago College of Optometry commencement marking its fifth graduation February 2 at the Hall Northwestern University Chicago Ill
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Theodore J. Youngblood
Cotton Street
Austin
Chicago College of Optometry
Northwestern University
Chicago
Sheffield To Explain City Recreation Aim
Beverly Sheffield recreation director will explain what the city offers to Austin residents, focusing on minor league baseball clubs, at the Wednesday noon meeting of the University Area Kiwanis. Dell Sheftall announced the 1951 club committees with chairmen and members across classifications public affairs churches education and more.
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Sheffield
City Recreation
Austin
Beverly Sheffield
University Area
Kiwanis Ud
Dell Sheftall
E.O. Henkel
Ernest Rosner
Archer K. Wilson
W. R. Lawrence
Douglas Hicks
W. Hudson
Andy Jacobsen
Carlton Brush
Milton Turner
Charles Taylor
Bruford Hestir
Jim Rea
Bill Campbell
House
R. R. Hidell
John Prewett
Monetary unit The monetary unit of Denmark is the Krone
The Danish currency is the Krone used in Denmark and its territories. It represents the country’s official money unit alongside coins and banknotes issued by the central bank. The Krone functions as Denmark's standard medium of exchange in daily trade and financial transactions.
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Denmark
UT Social Workers Plan Field Practice
Twenty four University of Texas social work students will apply classroom learning in the spring by doing field work with welfare agencies across the state. After one semester in the Graduate School of Social Work, they will earn credit for actual case work with bureaus in Houston Austin Dallas Fort Worth Tyler El Paso Abilene Beaumont and San Antonio.
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University of Texas Social Work
University
Graduate School of Social Work
Houston
Austin
Dallas
Fort Worth
Tyler
el Paso
Abilene
Beaumont
San Antonio
Nebraska Farms Count Reaches 112000
Nebraska reports a total of 112000 farms in state agriculture data. The figure highlights widespread farming operations across counties and reflects sustained crop and livestock activity amid regional markets.
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Tips Engine Works
William Lester
League of Women Voters
Harvey Bryant
Norma McIntyre
William Denny
G. B Harton
Travis Adams
Arnold Wendland
Joe Goeth
Neal Douglass
VapoRub
BY Wick Fowler
Joe Stalin
Atom
Kiwanis
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Ceese Transportation
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UT Social Workers
Nebraska
Norcross
Kittens
Lace
Tuck
Hope Reed
Yaring’s
Paul Sachs
Dior
Yaring
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