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Newspaper
Austin American
Location
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1948
Page
6
Unconfirmed reports say 1948 turkeys are too big for family tables, leading to half birds in retail. The article notes regional conservation efforts, pecan association actions, and farm projects including terracing and diversified small holdings in Central Texas.
NEW DELHI November 22. The government announced open general licenses to export pepper sandalwood oil and unher seed to hard currency countries. Exports to soft currency countries will be considered on merits.
Milton Eugene Cain is charged with murder in the death of Dan McMillen last Friday from a gunshot wound in a bedroom at 709 East First. A $3000 bond was set Monday by Justice of the Peace Frank W McBee. Cain has been jailed since the incident. Cain recently returned from West Texas and did not reside at the Heaths' home. McMillen was married to Cain's former wife, who is the Heaths' daughter, and was shot while playing with children.
Two juveniles remain housed at Travis County jail while officials seek a suitable man and wife to supervise night activities at the juvenile home. Probation Officer Ss L Bellamy noted progress but no hires yet, continuing the practice until qualified supervisors are secured.
The Travis County Chapter for Infantile Paralysis asked the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis for $5,000 in emergency aid to cover December after $4,000 was received in October and expenses for polio patients reached $6,378.35 that month. The request follows exhaustion of local March of Dimes funds amid a polio surge.
State Senator-elect Carlos Ashley of Llano told the Texas Motor Bus Association convention that public utilities are public trusts and should continue operating if they provide efficient service. He praised Texas motor buses for safety and their role in fostering understanding and friendship among citizens. Tilden Childs of the Interstate Commerce Commission will speak Tuesday.
A second test case on slot machine permits returns to Court of Law Tuesday at am. D R Price of Dessau Hall faces charges under a strict statute with minimum penalty terms for operating a slot machine. Earlier case Elwood Poivedo was acquitted under a prior statute. Forty other cases are scheduled this week in County Court-at-Law criminal week in November.
St Marys Academy Brownie Troop plans a food basket drive in Austin with the St Marys Brownies group aiding the community. The effort highlights a junior group offering charity through organized giving and school involvement.
The October term grand jury will file its final report after noon and adjourn. Jurors completed 19 days of hearings in Hart County and are expected to conclude at noon Tuesday. The panel reports to Judge Charles V. Beiter at the District Court.
Taylor Public Schools will be closed from Wednesday to Monday for Thanksgiving. T. H. Johnson, superintendent, announced. The note details observers of the holiday and school closure dates.
A jeweler resigns from acting as tax collector for the government saying he will repay the government from his own pocket if pursued within 10 days. He warns he will continue until brought to trial.
Luling orders a Christmas light display led by Commissioner Herman Roberts and Santa Claus. Civic groups including the Chamber of Commerce Lions Club PTA coordinate the December 3 kickoff at the town foot of the Santa display.
Dr J Lioyd Rogers professor of education at Southwest Texas State Teachers College heads San Marcos Kiwanis. New officers to be installed during the first week of January.
A Union Service is scheduled at St Mark's in San Marcos with a speaker from The Ree DP Willems WeCturben to deliver remarks. The program aims to unite members and provide guidance for gearmen and local workers.
A county report shows 2963 bales ginned in Les County. The data notes a substantial increase from prior figures, with a 298 percent base mentioned and a high share of total county production.
The Rev. Carlyle Marney told the Austin Kiwanis Club that plain people unite democracy with faith to solve today’s problems. He warned that religion must stay in view to keep evil out and that no nation has a corner on life. Also notes on Kiwanis minstrel tickets for Dec 8 9 10 at Austin High and rehearsals under director F P Gorman. Ballots for eight Kiwanis directors will be mailed Tuesday with eight nominations per member.
A 15 year old juvenile escaped while being transported from the Travis County jail to the Gatesville state school. Lieutenant Beverley Laws of the Austin police crime division said the youth remained at large Monday. The escape occurred Sunday when county worker Frank Nedro assisted in the transfer inside the county courthouse. It is the first juvenile escape reported in months.
The Texas Library Association and Texas Friends of Libraries push to boost State Library appropriation from 80 000 to 200 000 yearly. They circulate letters statewide urging local action and ask residents to contact senators and representatives. Texans rank high in lacking free library service and counties without public libraries, underscoring the need for more funding.
Miss Ann Hubby of 3202 Funston reported the theft of her first wedding present. A brindle Boxer puppy named Butch, three months old and wearing a red collar with a tag, was taken by a friend who had given it as a gift. The bride-to-be plans to wed in January.
Madrid reports Spain faces a severe drought due to widespread lack of rainfall. The meteorological expert says the arid conditions are having a paralyzing effect on the national economy as of November 22.
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