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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1949

Page

5

One Killed and Another Injured in Plane Crash Near Covington

A small single engined two seater charter plane crashed about three miles southwest of Covington on Sunday. Sidney J. Bruno, 28, of New Orleans died and L. J. Taix, 24, of New Orleans was injured. State Police Trooper Charles Cole identified the victims.

New Orleans Covington Charles Cole Sidney J. Bruno L. J. Taix

Last Witnesses Named in Coplon Espionage Trial

The defense listed only one additional witness Arthur Shimkin while prosecutors added three rebuttals from Justice Department workers. Judith Coplon denies romantic ties with Valentine Gubitchev and says her meetings with H P Shapiro were not loving. the trial could end this week with a verdict on espionage charges.

Washington Judith Coplon Archibald Palmer Arthur Shimkin New York Palmer Miss Coplon Justice Department Gubitchev Shimkin John M. Kelley Jr Raymond P. Whearty William E. Foley Nathan Lenvin Harold Koffsky Miss Copion United Nations Shapiro Baltimore Philadelphia Kelley Judy Russia

Fire Destroys Coal Dock On Staten Island

The Baltimore and Ohio coal loading dock at St. George, Staten Island, burned from 1 05 p m to 2 35 p m in 93 degree heat. Firefighters from land and sea fought the blaze. coal barges and two freight cars were destroyed. no casualties reported.

New York Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Staten Island St. George New York City Coast Guard Manhattan Brooklyn St. George Ferry

Texas Tops Nation in Cattle Production

Still the champ Texas remains the largest cattle producing state, boasting a dominant share of the nation’s herd and output across prior years.

Texas

Susan Peters to debut on stage in wheelchair

Norwich. Susan Peters, crippled in a hunting accident, will perform in Tennessee Williams's The Glass Menagerie from a wheelchair. She plays Laura in seven scenes and hopes to move audiences with voice and expression, while doctors doubted she would sit up after the injury.

Susan Peters Norwich Conn Laura Tennessee William Miss Peters Leura Williams

New Car Should Receive Prompt Wax Coating

Immediate wax coating is advised to preserve a new car’s color and luster. The practice protects paint from sun and weather, maintaining finish and resale appeal.

Major Williams Family Visiting in Austin

Mr and Mrs Paul H Williams and their son Tom of Waynesburg Ohio visit their son Major Ray C Williams at 3101 Harris Park Avenue Austin. Major Williams is stationed at Bergstrom Air Force Base.

Paul H. Williams Tom Waynesburg Ohio Ray C. Williams Harris Park Avenue Major Williams Bergstrom Air Force Base

March of Dimes Raises Record Total in 1949 Drive

New York reports a record $25,728,000 raised for infantile paralysis in the 1949 March of Dimes. Basil O'Connor says half funds go to research and education while the other half stays in local treasuries to combat polio outbreaks and patient care. He notes the 1948 total was $21,600,000 and warns funds remain critically needed amid mounting care costs.

New York Basil O'Connor National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Foundation For Research, Education Treasuries O'Connor

Cedar Grove Violet Club To Meet Thursday Night

Members of the Violet Club of Cedar Grove No. 3 Woodmen's Circle plan a meeting Thursday night June 30 at 7 30 pm at Mrs Stell Thompson's home 1104 San Jacinto.

Cedar Grove Violet Club Woodmen’s Circle Stell Thompson San Jacinto

Esso Extra Motor Oil Promotes Engine Cleanliness

An advertisement touts Esso Extra Motor Oil and Extra 3 as cleaners that bathe engines. The detergent action supposedly picks up and disperses soot, sludge, varnish, and dirt to keep engines extra clean.

Esso Extra Humble Company Esso

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David Warke Earl Robinson Buffalo N. Y Valentine A. Gubachev H. P. Shapiro Rebecca Coplon Henry Linam Wah Austin T. H. Bowman Company Sound Financial Service Littlefield Building Ray Humble Humble Oil & Refining Company
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