Milton Cain Examining Trial Set for Tuesday
An examining trial for Milton Cain charged with murder will be held at Justice of the Peace Frank W. McBee's court on South Congress Tuesday at 10 am. Cain is charged in the Nov 18 rifle slaying of Dan McMillen, who died while playing with his children at the home of McMillen's former wife’s parents. Cain posted a 3000 dollar bond and was released after booking.
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Milton Cain
Justice of the Peace
Frank W. McBee
South Congress
Cain
Dan McMillen
McMillen
Polk Shelton
Quail as name for several small game birds
Quail is a common term applied to several small game birds in the grouse family. The name covers multiple species and regional usages across hunting traditions.
First Month Tax Collections Reach 60 Percent in Travis County
Travis County taxed for 1948 opened October 1 with gross county taxes of 411572.01 and discounts totaling 17222.54. Common school district taxes netted 674.03 in discounts from 24334.71, while Road District No. 5 posted 10159.66 gross and 9805.78 net after discounts and commissions. Total county levy stands at 688120.06 with discounts changing to one percent from December 1.
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Heffington
C. T. Martin Jr
State Studying Controls For New Insecticides on Market
The State Department of Health is reviewing potential dangers of new insecticides and poisons to propose state wide controls. Health officer Dr. George W. Cox warns misuse is likely since these compounds are available on the open market and notes war driven insecticide use raises serious concern. He compares their effectiveness and danger to antibiotics and urges household caution.
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State Department of Health
George W. Cox
Cox
State Health Department
Master Sergeant Joseph A. Barnes Retires After 30 Years
Master Sergeant Joseph A. Barnes will retire from the Army after 30 years of active duty. A Tuesday ceremony at the Texas Military District will honor his service, with a final rank of major. He served in World War II, World War I, and recent Air Force roles, including North Africa and ordnance duties. The Barnes family has lived in Austin since 1945, with children Thomas Helen and Myrtle.
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Joseph A. Barnes
Army
Texas Military District
AEF
Army of Occupation
Air Force
North Africa
United States
ORC
Austin
Barnes
Thomas
St. Edward’s
Helen
Myrtle
St. Mary's
Burnes
Newning Avenue
Eighty Five Percent of Farms Have Electric Lights
A regional survey notes eighty five percent of farms in Illinois have electric lighting installed. The figure highlights rural electrification progress and the spread of household utilities across farming communities.
Ad Manager Dies in Kansas City at 56
Robert G. Schryock classified advertising manager of The Kansas City Star died early Monday of a heart ailment after two weeks of critical illness. He was 56.
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Kansas City
INS
Robert G. Schryock
The
Kansas City Star
National Guard Names Austin Men To Posts
The Texas National Guard announced appointments on Monday by the department of the adjutant general naming Austin men to posts. First Lieutenant William G. Fox and Warrant Officer JG Thomas G. Jones, both of Austin, were listed.
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National Guard
Austin
Texas National Guard
Department of the Adjutant General
William G. Fox
Thomas G. Jones
Britain and Mexico To Talk Air Pact
Mexico City reports the British government has asked to discuss an aviation treaty. A British group of aviation experts is expected in Mexico around December 15 for preliminary discussions.
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Britain
Mexico
Mexico City
Department of Ecommunications and Public Works
Mondey
Angel Martin Perez
Flyers Push World Endurance Flight Record Toward 726 Hours
Dick Riedel and Bill Barris exceeded 200 hours in Indio California on November 9 as they pursue a world endurance flight record. This third attempt aims to surpass the 726 hour mark.
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Indio
Calif
Dick Riedel
Bill Barris
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