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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1949

Page

8

Texas School Bills Dominate Legislature Debate

In Austin on April 21 a high profile clash over education bills unfolded as opponents staged a walkout while supporters pushed Sen Jim Taylor’s reorganization plan toward final passage. The Lack bill aims to guarantee nine months of schooling with a minimum teacher salary of 2400 and introduces the economic index funding formula to share costs between local districts and the state.

Austin House Ottis Lock Eves Tenday Jim Taylor Taylor Senate Texas Economie Dex Lye

Austin man held on dope charge

Frank Duffy, 30, of Austin, was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner P. A. Lockhart Thursday on a charge of possessing seven grains of marijuana. Bond was set at $1,500.

Austin Frank Duffy U.S P. A. Lockhart

New Quake Rocks Chile

A powerful quake struck south central Chile on Tuesday night, killing 44 people per interior ministry. Angol reported the tremor at 10:54 am and President Videla was said to be there. Communications later restored, panic eased, and a spokesperson noted a pardon plan for about 100 Traiguen jail inmates.

Santiago Chile Interior Ministry Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Angol Videla Traiguen

Mystery Melody and Phantom Voice on early TV quiz shows

A late 1950s TV quiz roundup notes the Mystery Melody on Stop the Music with Lew Dockstader roots cited. It mentions Sing It Again on KTLA with a Phantom Voice potential Francis X Bushman link, plus Give and Take on KTSA and Secret Sound tied to a newspaper press.

KARC Lew Dockstader KTLA Francis X. Bushman KTSA Mear’ GE

Bob Hope in Phoenix Story of a Itinerant Show

The piece recounts Bob Hope performing in Phoenix Arizona at the Union High gymnasium. It notes local reactions such as tough audiences from nearby Texas border handlers and stockyard odors. It mentions interactions with local officials and a mayor receiving telegrams to “Build more” plus pride in Phoenix oranges and a WOAT radio slot at p.m. weekly.

Bob. Hope Paso Texas Phoenix Union High Billy Farrell Dyer Nati Phoenix Tye Florida Bob Hope Holles

Dancers Shaw to Appear at Sunken Garden Theater

Theater lists Dr. Lloyd Shaw and Cheyenne Mountain Dancers at the Sunken Garden Theater at 8 p.m. on April 27. Sponsored by Alamo Heights Lions Club, the two hour event features American round and square dancing for the fast-growing city group. Shaw, principal of Cheyenne Mountain School in Colorado Springs, is a leading square dance authority and author of Cowboy Dances and The Round Dance Book.

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