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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
17
The Dallas No. 1 Black Cypress well near Jefferson halted its eruption after two days of water mud and sand. 1 derrick collapsed into a crater while 3.5 million cubic feet of gas per day escaped through a drill pipe. 3.5 million cfh is escaping daily as the well is abandoned.
ALICE Sept 6 UP A special grand jury will be impaneled Wednesday to thoroughly investigate the July 29 slaying of radio crusader W H Bill Mason. Hefty Sam Smithwick a Jim Wells County deputy sheriff charged with the slaying is expected to be the first witness before the 12 jurors. Smithwick pleads not guilty and his attorney County Judge H M Wilder says a strong defense may hinge on recordings of Masons broadcasts about Smithwick.
District Judge Paul A. Martineau announced a second trial date of October 3 for Robert S. Bell of Falfurrias charged with killing Amos P. Moody, his son in law. Bell won a new trial after alleging jury misconduct. his first trial carried a 10 year sentence. The case was moved to Kingsville after the new trial motion was granted.
Ammi dent toothpaste offers protection against new cavities using Carbamide and Dibasic Ammonium Phosphate to curb acid producing bacteria. Backed by Amm i dent Powder makers it claims first genuine ammoniated toothpaste from the formula, though it cannot reverse existing decay.
A dense list shows divorces filed in 53rd and 126th districts along with driving while license suspended and food and drug act violations. Marriage licenses issued include many couples, and new car registrations list numerous names and makes.
King County aero squadron crews report wreckage on a Cas cade mountainside near Lake Kachees north of Ellensburg may be from a Navy trainer missing since March 14 from Sand Point NAS. Ensign Mayes and Lt(jg) Freeland were aboard the two seat plane. A $1,000 reward remains for its discovery as a Sand Point helicopter investigates rugged terrain.
Smithville residents await the appointment of John Burgess as Chamber of Commerce manager after a lengthy search. Burgess expected to start Sept 1 on a 30 day trial but requested a brief delay to relocate from Navasota, drawing a quip from president L R Wesson that he may have gotten lost in the shuffle.
Ellis White, a Beverly Hills inventor, filed a $5 million lawsuit against Kaiser-Frazer Corporation seeking an accounting of profits. He claims he originated blueprints for a dual purpose auto body convertible to a utility vehicle and that Kaiser-Frazer copied and exploited the invention since April 1949 after he submitted the designs in confidence.
Washington reports a dispute over use of government aircraft for congressional trips ended with an agreement that officials will use aircraft only for public business. Secretary Johnson accepted lawmakers’ discretion, while Thomas sought cost details and full trip information. Early mediated the settlement.
Glassware crafted by skilled artisans portrays outstanding 19th century events on bottles plates and other pieces tracing US history through decorative objects and storytelling in ceramic and blown glass forms.
John Franklin Hutter assistant auditor for the University of Texas from 1929 to 1947 chosen as business manager of UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He has served as Corpus Christi city director of finance for two years and began studying the medical school budget of 660 450 dollars for 1949 50.
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