Uniformed Police Seek Reorganization amid Department Rift
A circulated petition calls for a reorganization meeting of the Austin Police Association, signaling uniformed officers’ dissatisfaction with detectives and seeking unity amid a pay raise dispute and division within the department. The signers include a captain, two lieutenants, and three sergeants, with four names later withdrawn after officers learned of the move.
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Detective Bureau
Police
Uniformed Division
Uniformed Patrol
R. D. Thorp
Police Department
Seaholm backs schools beside city parks plan
City Manager Walter Seaholm endorsed a proposal to build public schools with adjacent parks and playgrounds. After a morning meeting with School Board president W I Kocurek, he said he would urge City Council approval. The School Board approved a informal agreement to coordinate future sites with park space.
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Walter Seaholm
W. I. Kocurek
City Board of Education
Seaholm
City Planning and Recreation Departments
Corner Lot Owners Urged to Cut Weeds in Intersections
Austin traffic officials urged corner lot owners to remove weeds and bushes that create blind corners at intersections. Traffic Captain Warren W. Blackman noted recent showers will cause rapid regrowth and that city crews have been trimming overgrowth on city property and where owners are unable to do the work.
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Austin
Warren W. Blackman
Blackman
Council to Consider 80 Block Assessment Paying Proposals
The City Council will consider approving the 1950 assessment paying program and issue a bid call. Public Works Director C G Levander notes second major pass is complete with 80 blocks of permanent paving planned citywide, funded by property owner petitions with 40 percent upfront and installment options. A funding shortage limits the scope of upcoming work. Willow mattress dike details from National Geographic Society noted.
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Public Works
C. G. Levander
Ogram
Levander
90th Division Announces 40 Enlisted Vacancies
Brig. Gen. Arthur P. Watson commander of the 90th Infantry Division Army Reserve said on Tuesday there are 40 vacancies for enlisted men in division headquarters. Openings include chief clerks record clerks finance clerks intelligence sergeants operations sergeants personnel management photo interpreters editor postal radio script writer supply sergeants troop information and education stenographers clerk typists and draftsmen.
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Arthur P. Watson
90Th Infantry Division
Army Reserve
Watson
Baker's Hair Tonic advertised to cure dandruff and itching
Mrs. M. E. Logan of Gonzales Texas urges readers to try Baker's Hair Tonic for dandruff and itchy scalp claiming relief and confidence. She adds Baker's Lathernist Shampoo for a clean scalp and lustrous hair and notes a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Texas
M. E. Logan
St. Peter St
Baker's
Baker’s
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