Lecture on Philadelphia city planning outreach in Austin
A Philadelphia redevelopment study described as the era's most extensive city renovation will be presented to Austin residents on November 18 at Hogg Auditorium. S. B. Sisman leads the effort with partners from the Philadelphia Citizens' Council on Development Foundation, the UT School of Architecture, and the City Plan Commission. The program highlights differences between an old city and Austin's rapid growth, urging public and civic group participation. A volunteer business alliance funded the initial study with about 200000 dollars annually. a six week city plan exhibit at Gimbel's drew over a million visitors.
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Philadelphia
Austin
Hogg Auditorium
S. B. Sisman
Gimbel Department
Four new polio cases raise San Antonio total to sixty one
Heaviest polio incidence of 1948 in San Antonio raises yearly tally to 61 cases. Robert B. Green Hospital reports three new cases and Brooke General Hospital reports one, on Tuesday, November 9.
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San Antonio
Robert B. Green
Brooke General Hospital
Hundreds To Parade In Armistice Day Observance Here
Austin crowds will mark the 30th armistice anniversary with a Thursday parade up Congress Avenue and a luncheon at the Driskill. Major General Bruce will deliver the address at the Driskill after a 10:57 a.m. taps reminder at the Capitol.
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Congress Avenue
St. Mary’s Cathedral
Travis Post No. 76
American Legion
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Second Street
Capitol
Andrew Davis Bruce
San Antonio
Fourth Army
Capitol Steps
Stephen F. Austin
Hire Losses Decline 50 Percent in 1948 Ten Months
Fire losses in the first ten months of 1948 fell to less than half of 1947 with insured losses totaling 243 712.08 compared to 505 337.99 last year by Oct 31. Alarm totals dropped to 1 278 from 1 604, and October saw 17 insured losses totaling 4 606.57 out of 150 alarms. Cigarette smoking caused seven fires and six more were due to trash. Heaton reported 31 non building fires from burning grass and 22 auto blazes in the 31 day period.
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W. L. Heaton
Heaton
Texas Cotton Crop Forecast Reaches 3.2 Million Bales
The United States Department of Agriculture forecast a Texas cotton crop of 3,200,000 bales for this year based on conditions as of November 1. The figure is 237,000 bales short of 1947 and 50,000 bales below last month’s estimate, but excluding 1947, this would be the largest harvest since 1940. The lint yield is forecast at 171 pounds per harvested acre, compared with 198 last year and 170 on the 10 year average.
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Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
Open Season at Carlsbad Caverns National Park
New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns National Park remains open year round, offering visitors access to its stalactite caves and surrounding trails without seasonal closures. The park encourages planning for varying weather conditions and peak visiting times.
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park
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