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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1949
Page
6
Walter J. Bahan, 49, a prominent Texas and Oklahoma oilman, died yesterday of a heart heat attack. Rites were held here today with burial plans announced.
DETROIT April 17 Auto and truck output is at the highest level in more than a decade. Industry experts say output already exceeds demand for most makes except a few in the lower price bracket.
Medina Lake rose about a foot from Monday to Wednesday morning, reaching 78.27 feet per G M Harrison of Natalia director for the Medina Atascosa water district. He said the rise follows a period of drought last April when readings were around 21 feet. The spillway level is 152 feet.
Fullerton Calif April 7 The endurance flight duo Bill Barris and Dick Riedel staged a record pace before a crowd of about 8000 cheering relatives and well wishers after a 12 day flight They broke the previous 725 hour mark set a decade ago by Wes Carroll and Clyde Schliepen The pair planned a beachside rest tonight but postponed after a party and a strong reception Their refueling preps included lifting 25 pound gasoline cans from a speeding Jeep The pilots promised future attempts despite Barris saying they would never try it again The Sunkist Lady aircraft drew attention from advertisers and radio spots during the event
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