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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1948

Page

5

Flying Service Job At Kerrville Sold

Kerr Operating contract for each flying service and a quantity of related equipment at Louis Schreiner Airport four miles southeast of here has been sold by Carl Meeks to Roy F Morris, Robert Sieker and Eugene Stieler. Meeks, who operated the services for three years, says the sale includes 12 planes and stock of arts and service equipment. He expects to leave for Alaska in spring to work for commercial airlines. Roy Morris will be airport manager and Robert Sieker will be flying instructor.

KERR Ea Flying Service Louis Schreiner Here Carl Meeks Roy F. Morris Robert Sieker Eugene Stieler Meeks Alaska Roy Morris

St Mary's Site Rumored Sold For 500000 In Downtown Block

Land Commissioner Bascom Giles associates near rumor of acquiring the downtown property bounded by Brazos San Jacinto East Seventh and East Eighth streets. The site once hosted Mirabeau B Lamar's residence and is owned by Holy Cross Sisters who operate school facilities and own the Perry residence nearby.

Bascom Gilessociates St. Mary's Academy Brazos, San Jacinto East Seventh East Eighth Streets Mirabeau B. Lamar Republic of Texas Holy Cross Sisters Holy Cross Ind H. Perry Lee Country Club Perry

Hides Declared Key By Product of Meat Packing

Industry notices emphasize hides as the most important by product of meat packing, highlighting their economic value and role in processing chains.

Texas Drops Bid Over Land Dispute With Oklahoma

Texas renounces its claim to 5580 acres along the 156 mile border with Oklahoma after a survey and legal review. Attorney General Price Daniel says the Clark survey is officially confirmed and a prescriptive claim would be difficult. The land sits north of the Cimarron line, with mineral rights reserved and many owners seeking titles.

Texhoma INS Texas Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Price Daniel E. E. Coons Sherman County James E. Weeks Daniel United States Congress Department of the Interior Hugoton Field

Prime Minister King to resign next Monday after 21 years in office

Ottawa reports Prime Minister William L. Mackenzie King announced he would resign next Monday after 21 years and 157 days in office the longest tenure in the Commonwealth. He stated in a letter to Lieutenant Colonel L. D. M. Baxter president of the Canadian Legion that he had hoped to mark Remembrance Day with the resignation.

Ottawa William L. MacKenzie King King Commonwealth L. D. M. Baxter Canadian Legion

Explosion in Jail Cell Kills Inmate

Roberto Leos Diaz a 44 year old immigration detainee was killed in a jail cell explosion when he reached through bars lit a match and triggered a gas heater. Sheriff Boynton Fleming said no one else was hurt.

Brownsville Roberto Leos Diaz Boynton Fleming Diaz

Broiled kidneys marinated in tangy French dressing

Marinade kidneys before broiling using a bright tangy French dressing rich in seasonings for enhanced flavor.

House Panel Probes Car Trade Deeds and Extras

A House subcommittee report finds new car buyers lose about 300 dollars per trade in the first seven months of the year and pay about 143 dollars for unwanted accessories. It notes dealers average 43 percent profit on trade ins while used cars run at a loss.

Washington House W. Kingsland Macy R-N.y

War Assets chief quits at Dallas regional office

Waldemar A. Von Schoeler resigns as head of the industrial division for real property disposal in the War Assets Administration Dallas regional office. He will leave effective Friday to take a private industry job.

Dallas War Assets Administration Waldemar A. von Schoeler

Prime Minister Resigns on Monday November Fifteenth

The text notes a leader announcing resignation as prime minister to his excellency, stating the date as Monday next, November 15, in tribute to those who died for freedom. It records a formal retirement from office and the act of tendering resignation.

Wen

Truck Crash Near Elkins Kills Texas Man

A truck overturned nine miles north of Elkins on US 70 killing Richard W. Crook, 21, of Bovina Texas. He was transporting sweet potatoes and peanuts from Portales to Kent when the crash occurred Tuesday. Elkins is 3 1/2 miles northeast of Roswell.

Roswell N. M Elkins Richard W. Crook Bovina Texas Crook Portales Kent Elking

Juvenile Shoes on Second Floor Market Shown

Leather treated for water resistance and wear with expert workmanship. Features include steel shanks cookie arch reinforced toplines and smooth linings. Above high tops in brown or white elk leather with prices 5.50 to 6.95. Below brown elk oxfords priced 6.95 to 7.95.

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Kerrville JonAh Ving St. Mary's Herman Heep Albert Sidney Burleson Burleson James P. Nash Coons United States Supreme Court Reridian Canada Misty Young Austin Shop Scarbrough & Sons Wreck Texan J. L. Donalson West 6Th St Arrow Feed
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