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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
6
Dr. Harold H. Heuser a 45 year old eye specialist of Bay City was sentenced to four months in prison and fined 1000 dollars for income tax evasion He pleaded guilty to failing to report kickbacks totaling 18038 dollars in 1944 and 1945 amid accusations he received more from eyeglass firms than his practice earned.
Structural steel for the Colorado River bridge below Tom Miller Dam has arrived and is unloaded. Four carloads weighing 300000 pounds arrive as Luther A Turner and Sons begin laying the foundation and blasting the west side approach. Bethlehem Steel backed the contract with mid November delivery and the $150000 project aims for completion next summer.
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports a critical funding period as polio outbreaks this year strain its treasury. President Basil O'Connor cited heavy epidemic-related drains on finances during a New York address on November 18.
New York reports the death of Representative John J. Delaney 70 a Democrat from New York who died at his Brooklyn home after a long congressional career. He served in Congress since 1931 and was reelected last month though illness kept him from campaigning. He previously represented the Seventh District in 1917 19.
Austin city planners and businessmen gather Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Hogg Auditorium to hear an illustrated lecture on Philadelphia citizens sponsored rebuilding plan. Speakers include S. B. Zisman Arch Stonorov and Charles Granger with support from the Austin Area Economic Foundation UT Architecture UT and the City Plan Commission. An Architecture Building student exhibit follows.
The article notes that Chinese communities observe New Year on January 1 and January 24, showcasing dual calendar traditions and festive observances across communities.
Standard Oil Company (New Jersey) reported estimated net earnings of 290 million dollars for the nine months ended September 30, equal to 10.25 dollars a share. This compares with 203 million dollars or 7.43 dollars a share for the same period in 1947.
False teeth wearers are urged to eat steak corn and apples using STAZE, a new cream in a tube. The ad claims STAZE seals edges tight keeps out particles and can be bought for 35 cents with a money back guarantee.
State health officer Dr. George W. Cox warned that cold weather elevates flu and pneumonia risk. The season has seen over 68 000 flu cases and 100 000 pneumonia cases nationwide with 856 flu cases last week including 24 from Travis County. Cox urges plain sense measures during the seasonal shift.
President Castro Castaneda asked El Salvador’s Congress for leave to travel to discuss a potential union of five Central American nations. He planned talks with Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Honduras leaders.
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