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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1950

Page

5

City Dads Weigh Court Fight Over Firefighter Pay Boosts

City Hall contemplates a court challenge to block a possible special election on pay raises for Austin firefighters and police. The legal department awaits petitions to be presented to the City Council under a charter provision allowing voters to demand an ordinance or a referendum. Officials oppose targeted raises without broader salary reviews though no one disputes deserving raises. City budget notes show no funds set aside for increases, amplifying opposition to a rapid pay boost.

AFL Austin Firefighters Association Walter Seaholm

City draft call-ups may disrupt key local officials

A broad army call-up would strike at city administration by pulling away top staff including City Attorney Trueman O'Quinn Assistant Public Works Director Noble Larson and Personnel Director Terrell Blodgett, along with other essential personnel.

Trueman O'Quinn Noble Larson Terrell Blodgett

Paving debate stirs City Hall rift over costs

In Austin the 10th Ward pushes low cost paving backed by the 10th Ward Civic Club while Mayor Glass and officials warn of poor economics and maintenance. Councilwoman Emma Long argues cheap paving favors small home owners south of East First Street. She also disputes cab fare claims as City Hall defends a higher rate. Budget talk includes Congress Avenue bridge widening funded by bond money and potential low water spans as part of a 10 year plan.

Taylor Glass Emma Long East First Street 10Th Ward Civic Club South Austin Congress Avenue City Hall Congress Bridge

Answers and Questions from the General Knowledge Page

A compilation of quick Q and A covering topics from Diesel engines to pronunciation of Sean and the value of the dollar. Includes notes on minks, beeswax, Nobomis, Arabian horses, and ship endurance at sea.

Civic bargain seen in hospital for Austin

The Austin community launches a public campaign to fund St. David's Hospital, seeking 500000 dollars in subscriptions toward a 1300000 dollar, 120 bed modern facility with surgical suites and full facilities. The plan relies on 50-50 Federal matching funds and sale of current properties, led by Max Starcke and a 600 member volunteer group.

Texas State Health Department Austin St. David's Hospital St. David's St. David’s Hospital St. David’s Greater Citizens Max Starcke Claude Voyles Joe Cocke Truman N. Morris Willie Kocu

Wiretaps and divorce case stain U S capital

A confidential Justice Department wiretap report reveals a high profile eavesdropping scandal tied to Nina Lunn Luttrell and Argentine Ambassador Jeronimo Remorino. Lt Joseph Shimon tapped a private line with Luttrell’s husband paying $5,000, sparking further probes into federal police surveillance funded by taxpayers. The piece notes broader wiretap cases and quotes defense figures amid Korea era tensions.

District of Columbia Seattle Miami Joseph Shimon Nina Lunn Lt. Shimon Mercurio Miss Lunn Republic of Argentina Luttrell Shimon

Jack Lait On Broadway

Colossal planning unfolds in New York to prepare against invasion with an estimated 15 million dollars needed and more to come. The focus is on protecting 8,000,000 residents through organized education drills evacuation and coordinated city services under Mayor O Dwyer guidance.

New York O’dwyer

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