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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1949

Page

8

Judge Balks At General Pay Hike in County

County Judge Tom Johnson rejects a broad county wide pay increase under a new state act allowing raises up to 25 percent for officials and 35 percent for employees. Treasurer Clay Price has applied for a raise, while Johnson says he will assess each case on its merits and wants to see funding sources before any distribution. The County Commissioners Court must act and will reconvene on Saturday.

Tom Johnson Clay Price Beauford Jester Johnson County Commissioners Court

Editor letter on past and present American culture

A reader laments changes in American life from frontier buffalo to modern streamlined cars and romantic tales. The letter notes Dr. W A McKeaver teaching a school for maturates in Oklahoma City with unusually elderly pupils and large age spreads among learners.

Suit Seeks 6750 in Damages Over Terrific Blast

Mr and Mrs Eddie Brown of 814 North Loop Street sue Raymond Canion in 126th District Court for 6750 dollars claiming a spine tingling blast from blasting for a Southwest Bell Telephone building caused damage to their store greenhouse and home. They seek 1500 for store 1000 for greenhouse 500 for house 3500 for Mrs Brown and 250 for loss of business.

Austin 126Th District Court Eddie Brown North Loop Street Raymond Canion Canion Southwest Bell Telephone Service

Wolves Still Plentiful In Northern Minnesota

Wolves remain abundant in northern Minnesota more than any other U S district, with the current count indicating a dense population in the region. The statement underscores the region as the nation’s wolf stronghold amid ongoing conservation discussions.

Minnesota United States

Power Building To Top Trench In City Construction Plan

City utilities director Walter E. Seaholm says an old water trench 15 feet high and 12 feet wide will be covered as the power building is prepared this summer. The trench runs about 300 feet from West Avenue toward the Missouri Pacific bridge through railroad property the city seeks to buy for 33000 dollars pending federal court approval of the sale. Foundation for the new four foot thick building will be laid first after title is secured.

Walter E. Seaholm City Utilities West Avenue Missouri Pacific Federal Court St. Louis

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