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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1949

Page

3

Woolen Textile Center Looms in West Texas

Abilene reports West Texas could become a major wool textile hub as a Texas Technological College survey, distributed by the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, notes Texas produces a large share of the nation’s wool and mohair. The study warns against expecting a bonanza and urges a solid, economically sound industry.

Abilene INS West Texas Texas Technological College Lubbock West

Need Doubles The World's Copper Demand Every Nine Years

The report notes copper demand grows at a rapid pace with an approximate doubling time of nine years, signaling escalating supply needs and potential impacts on markets and industry dynamics.

Patterson Back at Work After Year-Long Break

Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Patterson of Houston credit HADACOL with his return to steady carpentry work after more than a year unable to work. He took about 20 bottles since September and reports relief from digestive issues and gas, boosting his paycheck and daily labor. Mrs. Patterson notes improved appetite and rose plants. the ad urges readers to try HADACOL and buy from a drug store.

W. P. Patterson Dennis Street Houston Texas Hadacol Patterson International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Mr. Patterson Mrs. Patterson Adv

Shivers Leads Texas Delegation in Mexico City Visit

Governor Allan Shivers and the Texas Friendship Caravan toured Mexico City on September 13 15 meeting President Miguel Aleman and Agustin Garcia Lopez while viewing Teotihuacan and attending Independence Day ceremonies The visiting party planned a Shout of Dolores event and a parade watching 30000 troops.

Mexico City Allan Shivers Texas “Friendship Mexico Agustin Garcia Lopez American Association of Highway Officials San Antonio Teotihuacan Here Federal District Spain National Palace Gov Shivers Texas Group Miguel Aleman Texas Aleman Dolores Zocalo Square Miguel Hidalgo Y Castillo

Texas River Plans Studied for Upper Brazos and Colorado

Washington reports three Texans discussed flood control and water use on the Brazos and Colorado upper basins with government officials. H. P. Burleigh Rex Reed and D. A. Bandeen joined talks to align plans with flood control efforts and a Canadian River project. Legislation authorizes 85 million dollars for the Canadian River in the Panhandle and High Plains, now in the Senate.

Washington Brazos Colorado Texas H. P. Burleigh Austin Rex Reed Reclamation Bureau Amarilo D. A. Bandeen Abilene West Texas Burleigh Canadian Texas Panhandle High Plains House Senate

Ice Cream Case Yields Surprising Verdict

Houston court records show two men pleading guilty to stealing 35 gallons of ice cream last month. Assistant DA William Dwyer valued the ice cream at 35 cents a gallon. Judge John Snell fined each man $25 plus court costs totaling $41.25 per defendant. The judge quipped that the amount was more than he pays for ice cream.

Houston John Snell William Dwyer Snell

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