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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1949

Page

16

Enforcement conference ties ticket fixing to crime risk

Walter E. Long warned Austin police that asking the chief to fix a parking ticket invites crime in the community. He urged equal enforcement for all residents and noted officers need more personnel and patrol cars. County Attorney Perry L. Jones praised officer conduct and urged precise DUI testimony. UT panel and Weldon Hart were scheduled as principal speakers.

Walter E. Long Austin Long Perry L. Jones Jones Charles F. Green The Austin American - Statesman University of Texas Arno Nowotny Carl Bredt Jack Holland Weldon Hart

Hillcrest Baptist Church Opens In Austin Sunday

New Hillcrest Baptist Church at East 28th and Robinson Streets officially opens Sunday costing 100000. Opening sermons feature Baylor University President Dr W R White and First Baptist Church pastor Dr Carlyle Marney with services through 8 pm and 9 45 am Sunday School. Bond funds covered half the cost with 20000 insurance 25000 city aid and 5000 from a preexisting building fund completing the total.

Hillcrest Baptist Church East 28Th and Robinson Streets East Avenue Odis Rainer W. R. White Baylor University Carlyle Marney First Baptist Church H. E. Robinson State Department of Education First Baptist Rainer Hillcrest Baptist City of Austin

EDF Report On Industrial Growth At Austin Board Meeting

A progress report on new business and industrial development is to be presented to directors of the Austin Area Economic Development Foundation next week. The meeting, called by President C. B. Smith, will be at noon in the Pan-American Room of the Driskill Hotel, with Frank W. Jessen and Howard Berg quist reporting on activities.

New State Association Austin Austin Area Economic Development Foundation C. B. Smith Driskill Hotel Frank W. Jessen Howard Bergquist Smith Butlin Lake Austin Texas Personnel and Management Foundation

No Kill All Germs Claim Stated

A statement asserts no antiseptic ever found can kill all germs. The note emphasizes limitations of antiseptics across germ varieties and warns against overreliance on a single agent.

City Closes Major Bond Sale for Austin Utility Project

The city will issue 7.15 million dollars in utility revenue bonds to First Southwest of Dallas, receiving about 7.18 million in checks including a 21,042.45 premium and 6,300 in accrued interest. Net interest over ten years runs 1.4761 percent totaling roughly 774,808, with 6.373 million expected to be spent through May 1951 on power house construction and equipment. A May 1951 disbursement covers turbines boilers and switch gear, while funds are invested in short term government securities until the plant expansion proceeds. A Austin bank conference was held to decide the investment medium with council approval forthcoming.

City of Austin First Southwest Investment Company of Dallas Austin Bank Wer. Pelt. Wedieedoy

Alabama Children Share Eighth of Population

A historical note states that one eighth of Alabama's population consists of children aged five to nine. The item highlights the demographic makeup and implies potential impacts on schooling and services.

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