Oklahoma City Militia Powers Narrowed by Supreme Court Ruling
Oklahoma City's oil field militia may patrol roads and enforce only orders from the state corporation commission. The Russell Petroleum case directs limits on property seizures, imposes due process constraints, and voids Governor Murray's field assessment. Rehearing may follow as proration legislation is considered.
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State Corporation Commission
State Supreme Court
Russell Petroleum Co
Russell Company
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Oklahoma County Judge Denies Bribery In Oil Probe
Beckham County judge John O Mayberry rejected claims he was part of a bid to bribe the Oklahoma Corporation Commission to lift proration. Testimony described a plan involving Cecil Mayberry, Harry Sinclair, and others to buy crude on future contracts and profit from a price drop, with Governor’s relative Jay C Walker named among contributors.
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Sayre
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New York
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Phillips Petroleum Corp
Judes Mayberry
Colonel Murray
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Dallas
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Chickasha
J. Woody Dixon
Mark Kleeden
J. R. van Slyke
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Sid White
Creek County
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Barnes
Burns
Woody Dixon
Winter Woes Halt Paving and Federal Building Work
Extreme cold and freezing winds grip Ada area halting paving on S H H 12 road project and delaying federal building concrete work. Water mains freeze and cars stall as teachers and students cope with disruption. Graham J. publisher of Mays County Democrat dies in Tulsa hospital from spinal meningitis after attending a banquet.
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Cove
Hinshaw
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Turga
Alleged Oil Producers Use Hidden Pipelines and Gas Venting
Tulsa report from an Oklahoma Senate investigating committee reveals illegal crude oil production and sales in the Oklahoma City field. Methods include hidden pipelines to railroad racks and electric pumps buried underground. The probe notes overproduction and dangerous practices including gas venting at loading racks and nighttime operation amid poor road conditions.
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Associated Press
Tulsa
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Senate
Sub Zero Weather Paralyzes Oklahoma Across Regions
Oklahoma endures sub zero temperatures with Bartlesville named cold spot at 14 below. Snow and wind persist, toppling liv es. three deaths blamed on the storm as rescue crews clear highways and residents seek shelter. Local cases include Enid and Ringwood incidents with frozen injuries reported.
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Ringwood
Winter blizzard and cold plunge across the nation
A sweeping winter storm hit from the Northwest to the Great Lakes and beyond, crippling transportation and closing schools. Chicago faced hundreds of homeless shelter crowds, subzero temperatures, and at least six deaths. The cold spread to Canada and Texas with dozens dead or suffering exposure.
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Roosevelt Garner Declared Elected President and VP
The senate and house proclaimed Franklin D Roosevelt elected to the presidency with John N Garner as vice president. State by state counts were read from special ballot boxes amid a broad agenda including embargoes, economy measures, farm relief, and anti trust law debates.
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Fatal Dress Fire Claims Elizabeth Trawick
Elizabeth Trawick, 55, died at her daughter's Ada home from burns after her dress ignited on a stove. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Hudson-Keith Chapel with Rev. W. M. Speck officiating. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, two sons, 32 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
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Canute, Ohli
M. E. Gentry
Arthur
AS McMinn
Trent
Texas
W. R. Threlkeld
Ada
Henry Trawick
Hammond
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Corbett in Grave Condition as Heart Illness Lingers
Latest reports from Jim Corbett's sickroom show no change in his perilous heart condition after eight days. Dr. G Willard Dickie has abandoned hope for recovery as Mrs. Corbett and Boston friend John Kelleher provide support.
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New York
Jim Corbett
G. Willard Dickie
Tax rolls certified for 1992 collection in Tay County
Charley Floyd county tax assessor certified the 1992-35 tax rolls to Milton Garner county clerk and tax collection began. By mid morning about $2,900 had been collected. total ad valorem taxes are $607,863.55 with $49,104.27 state levy, $293,370.03 consolidated tax, $965,250.25 schools and $39 special levy. Total taxes equal about 4 percent of county valuation of $14,676,499.
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Milton Garner
Junyan
Hennizan
Stimson Signs Lame Duck Amendment
Secretary Stimson signed the lame duck constitutional amendment as state department notification confirmed sufficient state ratifications. Senator Norris was unable to attend due to a prior engagement. In Columbus, Rep William W Beard proposed a bill to levy five dollars per stray chicken found on highways.
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Stimson
Norris
State Department
Columbus
William W. Beard
Ohio
Fire destroys hangar at Oakley airport
A fire at Oakley airport two miles north of Ardmore started from an overheated stove and leveled a wooden hangar at 9 50 this morning. Seven planes burned with losses estimated over 50000 dollars. No injuries reported. the airport has operated for more than 12 years and the loss is not insured according to port operator Arthur Oakley.
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Oakley
Here
Arthur Oakley
Oklahoma City House Eyes Early Report On Relief Bill
Lawmakers push to send the $600,000 administration relief measure to Governor Murray before week’s end. The house amended the bill for an audit of disbursements and to drop extra clerical funds, then referred it to a conference committee after senate approval. Governor Murray said the bill should have passed four weeks ago to allow bidding for $100,000 in garden seed.
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Murray
House
Senate
Board of Affairs
Conference
Carnutt of Barnsdall
Judiciary Committee
Gasoline Tanks Explode at Roxana Plant
Four 40 000 gallon tanks at Shell Petroleum in Roxana Oklahoma exploded causing a large fire that threatened nearby towns. Firefighters contained the blaze with no injuries reported and damage estimated at 56000 dollars after a broken connection sparked the initial blast.
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Roxana
Okla
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Enid
Two Arrests After Slaying of Baby Near Spiro
Potau, Feb 14 44 An 15 year old girl Doris Maxfield and her brother Marion Maxfield were held on murder charges today after the body of a baby boy with a cut throat was found at the home of Mr and Mrs James Maxfield near Spiro. Authorities say their sister Lois Maxfield the mother of the child was divorced.
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