Council aloof to bridge plan and new utility charge
City Council shows no interest in widening Congress Avenue bridge soon while debating a new utility levy next year. Mayor Glass backs a sewer charge per connection to fund employee raises, Seaholm proposes a water and sewer rate hidden in higher water charges. Council members remain undecided as traffic and future funding dominate talks.
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Walter Seaholm
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First Auto Fatality Attributed to Dog in 1907
Texas DPS chief used vacation to investigate the U S first traffic fatality in Winchester Indiana where Tarlton Kenworth died after his Reo collided with a dog at low speed The accident involved a fence post a tree a utility pole and a ditch with Kenworth dying instantly and locals recalling the era when autos were rare and feared by townspeople
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City May Force Standard Paving Policy Considered
City administration recommends a hard standard for paving all new subdivisions to curb dusty graveled streets built since World War II. City Manager Walter Seaholm said the draft is not ready for public discussion while City engineers back the plan to prevent taxpayers from bearing high maintenance costs.
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Inaugural Ball Plans For Shivers Ramsey Are Set
Austin groups mapped seven events for the January 16 inaugural, including a grand march at Gregory Gym and balls at the Driskill, Commodore Perry, Stephen F Austin, and Dorie Miller Auditorium. A noon parade with the Midland Sheriff's Posse is planned, 20000 invitations issued, and central mailing organized.
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Kerrville High Coach Leads Antler Hunt Amid Cold Weather
In Kerrville on Friday night coach Johnny Kitchen organized an antler hunt with the team and local weatherman guidance. Kitchen urged attendees to prepare for a cold Hill Country forecast as the Lions Club hosts the event.
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Bids Open Dec 12 For Giant 36 Inch Water Main
The city water division announced bids will open December 12 for a 36 inch water main to serve the northwest area from West 35th Street to the reservoir at North Lamar Boulevard and Koenig Lane. Estimated total project cost about 358,000 dollars with pipe purchase and delivery already contracted with a Dallas firm.
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North Side
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Mount Bonnell
Ae? Cain
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Lamar Boulevard
Not Giving This Year: Jaycee Toy Drive Flops in Schools
The Junior Chamber of Commerce toy drive yielded 500 toys, far short of the 5,000 hoped for to stock the mid December Christmas Tree party. Jaycee chair David Wilson says the event will still go forward around December 15 or 16 and asks Austin residents to donate usable toys to local fire stations.
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Austin Building Permits Hit All Time High This Year
Austin building permits show a sharp postwar rise with the year's first ten months totaling 35,014,000 dollars. The chart from the Austin Chamber of Commerce highlights a continued climb from 1943’s under half a million to current records, noting a growing nonresidential share in recent years.
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Read Meter and Weep Youve Lost a Nickel
Despite a holiday in some Austin areas, many drivers risked tickets as a meter check found half the cars still paying nickels. The piece notes the persistence of parking enforcement and drivers’ reluctance to risk fines.
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Austin
City Approves Interregional Highway Route Through South Austin
The City Council formally approved the Interregional Highway route through South Austin as designated by the State Highway Commission. Officials authorized funding for right of way in the recent bond election but land acquisition awaits detailed surveys by engineers.
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Pleasant Hill
Pay Boost Anticipated as City Survey Continues
City officials said the pay raise for most employees will proceed on January 1 even if the in progress salary survey is not finished. The study aims to equalize pay across similar municipal jobs, with an estimated $450,000 added to the 1931 budget for widespread increases. The survey, led by Nelvin Ward, covers all job types and comparisons, with most workers expected to gain modest raises while current pay remains in place for those not deemed underpaid or overpaid.
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