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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1949

Page

8

Extradition Plea On Tennessee Mother Denied

Mrs June Griffin Lawson former WAAC won stay in Texas and kept custody of her two daughters after court wins. The extradition request to return the girls to Burl Giffin in Maryville Tennessee was denied by Secretary of State Ben Ramsey acting for Governor Allan Shivers. Judge Roberts had refused habeas corpus. The girls aged 11 and 10 were allegedly taken from Tennessee to Austin last May.

American Capitol June Griffin Lawson WAC Texas Ben Ramsey Allan Shivers Tennessee Jack Roberts Burl Giffin Maryville Tenn Giffin WAAC George Lawson Lawson

Navy recalls demand on Symington over B36 testimony

Navy Secretary Matthews overruled a three admiral inquiry to compel Air Secretary Symington to appear in person. Symington refused citing inter service sensitivity and a House committee report. he handed most information to Congress. Wood, sent to secure testimony, received a letter to Matthews and reported a no comment.

Washington Navy Matthews Air Symington Air Force House Armed Services Committee House Committee Representative Vinson D-Ga Congressional Committee Cedric Worth Defense Capitol Hill Worth Sanford B. D. Wood Air Secretary Naval Court Wood House

Kendall Switches to Calvert Whiskey Brand

Harry J. Kendall switches to Calvert Reserve blended whiskey from Calvert Distillers Corp of New York City. Calvert releases Blended Whiskey at 86.8 proof with 65 percent grain neutral spirits.

Harry J. Kendall Calvert Calvert Reserve Calvert Distillers Corp New York City

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