Seismograph Improves Oil Hunt From Miniature Quakes
San Francisco reports Herbert Hoover Jr describes the reflection seismograph as a refined system that detects potential oil fields by measuring downward traveling seismic waves from controlled blasts. The method locates many small formations across California Texas and beyond. It maps boundaries and cup shaped impervious zones while leaving final drilling to crews.
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California
Texas
United States
Grizzly Giant Gets CCC Protection at Yosemite Park
CCC workers atWawona Camp install low guard rails and native plantings around the Grizzly Giant, preventing soil compaction and vandalism around one of the world’s oldest sequoias in Yosemite National Park. Footpaths will allow visitors to view bark and trunk details up close.
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Tulsa Police Chief Ordered To Enforce Prohibition
Tulsa Oklahoma city officials say Police Commissioner Eddie J. Shields received orders from the governor to enforce the prohibition law. Shields and Tulsa police chief Randolph House conferred with the governor, who urged full enforcement and warned of consequences if not done.
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Randolph House
Bees Work Harder Than Is Customary
Oklahoma City reports "Special" bees have been more productive this year. Entomologist J. M. J. Goin of the state department of agriculture estimates a total honey output of 3,600,000 pounds, up from 2,000,000 pounds last year after touring key honey areas. The average yield is about sixty pounds per hive.
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Oklahoma City
J. M.J. Goin
State Department of Agriculture
One Lion Funds Stocking Oklahoma City's Zoo
Oklahoma City reports Queen the 12 year old lioness has financed the city's zoo expansion by lending animals from her own stock. Through trades with circuses and other zoos led by Leo Blondin, Queen supplied 31 animals as cubs grew, building a diverse menagerie for a city without funds to buy new stock. Blondin notes lions must retain wild temperament for show value, while Queen’s lineage and trades aim to sustain a thriving display and future hybrids.
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Four Held After Narcotics Raid In Ada
Two married couples were jailed Tuesday after a police raid on a Twelfth street apartment netted about 75 grains of morphine. Patrolmen Cecil Smith and Quinton Blake traced a suspect from downtown Ada to the unit, where a woman tried to hide tablets in her hand. Officers seized a bottle containing 200 or 300 one-fourth grain morphine tablets, marking Ada’s first major narcotics seizure in a year.
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Blake
Smith
New Knowledge Of Cancer Is Found
Palo Alto June 27 Radioactive substances revealed hidden workings of cancer cells. Dr John H Lawrence of the University of California reported to the AAAS that one malignant growth type uses phosphorus faster, suggesting a quicker growth rate. Findings may offer a new medical approach and extend to other tumors. Lymphosarcoma showed higher phosphorus use than lymphoma. Research continues to map cancer metabolism and find new attack angles.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
John H. Lawrence
University of California
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Production Rises For U S Crude Oil Past Week
Tulsa dispatch reports the Oil and Gas Journal shows U S daily average crude oil production rose by 12 093 barrels in the week ended June 24 reaching 3 4 million? The gains occurred in Oklahoma East Texas Texas total western fields and several other states while Louisiana dipped. Estimated weekly average compared with the prior week is noted.
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Decision Reverses Lower Court Rule OKLAHOMA CITY
The Oklahoma Supreme Court reversed a prior ruling and held that a county excise board may legally appropriate funds to purchase uniforms for school bands. The decision was 5 to 4 with Chief Justice Bayless and Justices Welch Carr Davison and Danner in the majority and Justices Gibson Riley Osborn and Hurst in dissent. Davison and Danner had shifted positions since the earlier opinion.
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Ruling Involves Railway Protests Over School Band Uniform Funds
The May 16 ruling did not involve Bayless. The current opinion, issued on petition for uehearing, addresses protests by Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway and St Louis San Francisco Railway against Key County excise board action. The board set aside a $1,200 appropriation for the 1938-39 school year to buy band uniforms for crippled pupils in the district.
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George Long Says Earl Is All Right
Tulsa attorney Dr. George S. Long praises his brother Earl K. Long as a capable governor for Louisiana, noting he is conservative and business minded unlike Huey Long. He comments on Earl's chance amid Lewey Lewers resignation illness and a Winnfield, Louisiana conversation about university matters.
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Richard W. Lewhe
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Windsors Plan To Return To England This October
London editors report the Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan to return to England in October to take up residence. They may not seek royal titles. the couple could also visit the United States next year. The Standard cites no source for the claim and notes British citizens may travel freely.
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Republicans Demand 500 Million Slash in Federal Spending
Washington June 26 a republican demand for a 500 million dollar cut in federal spending reached congress as leaders rushed to pass new relief and farm funds before Friday. Rep Martin mass described a 19 percent reduction across appropriations excluding relief social security veterans benefits and interest, predicting 13 billion spent this year while accusing administration leaders and their allies of inaction. Senate action aimed to finish relief bill revisions amid resistance over monetary measures and silver prices. House WPA reforms and theater project restoration were debated with shifts toward preferring non relief project funding and temporary job rules for those on waiting lists. A major fight loomed over the Bloom neutrality act.
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Stillwater Faces Power Shortage Amid Enrollment Boom
Stillwater faces a power shortage as Oklahoma A and M College enrollment rises from 4,000 to nearly 6,000 in four years, straining the city’s facilities. Water and light chief George Rendleman urged a $250,000 turbine addition and engineers to assess needs, warning the load may reach the largest generator’s capacity. City commissioners will decide soon.
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Oklahoma constitutional convention changes eyed for Guthrie anniversary
OKLAHOMA CITY June 24 Delegates to the Oklahoma constitutional convention scheduled for September 1907 will face numerous changes when they meet again for the anniversary in Guthrie. William H. Murray, former governor and convention president, urged delegates to consult the first legislative house he led. Murray wrote much of the constitution and warned against radical extremes. Delegates were elected from 55 districts in Indian Territory, plus Osage and Oklahoma districts. Districts were drawn by territorial and federal officials to balance population. The election produced 100 Democrats and 12 Republicans. Murray, a leading territorial figure, later entered Congress and was governor in 1950.
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River Floods Hit Northwestern Oklahoma Wheat Crops
The North Canadian River crested and rose beyond nine feet in Canton as rain drenched Enid and Ponce City, totaling up to 1.95 inches. Wheat damage in Enid reached about 40 percent, delaying harvest while about 80 percent of southern belt wheat had been cut and half of northern fields harvested. Forecaster Wahlgren predicted cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms and Lewton recorded 100 degrees.
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Ada man named to county excise board announces appointment
Don Evans of Ada was notified he has been named to the state tax commission county excise board, effective July 1. Boswell, a long-time member, asked not to be reappointed. Evans, a hardware merchant, previously served on School District 19's board of education and has held no other public office.
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Twinning Family Gets Single In Last Birth
Putnam New York age forty decade mother Lydia Fifield gave birth to a six pound four ounce boy, rare single birth in a family famed for six sets of twins. The event disrupted months of twin birth expectations, with father Harry noting the miracle. The child joins two single siblings and two twins among the Fifields, one twin and one single child dead. Doctor Perreault saved mother and baby under emergency lighting during a storm.
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Indians Secure Two More Players
OKLAHOMA CITY June 27. FIL Deals that brought two new players to the roster were announced by the Oklahoma City Indians. Utility man Joe Gedzius was acquired from the Shreveport Sports in exchange for shortstop George Meyer. Third sacker Harry Tim Marble came as an option from Ballywood. Har Maugart will be retained while Marble is being tried out.
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Vote To Kill Authority To Devalue Dollar
Hard money factions from the east join with silverites in a senate coalition to amend the administration monetary bill. The measure passes by voice vote, removing authority for further dollar devaluation and adding a provision to pay 77.57 cents an ounce for newly mined domestic silver. The 2.0 billion dollar international exchange stabilization fund remains, while a disputed cut to the fund was defeated 45 to 19. The outcome hinges on a toss that surprised both sides.
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Okemah Doctor Named Leader of McAlester Annex
Okemah physician Dr W B Carroll will head the new McAlester hospital annex when complete. He will serve as assistant physician at Central State hospital in Norman before moving to McAlester, with the unit housing about 350 patients deemed harmless.
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Oklahoma News Briefs Mixed Oklahoma State Updates
Oklahoma golf qualifiers set 36 holes at Oakhurst Country Club August 29. Duncan reports black widow spider bite sending Mrs. Waiter Bars to hospital. Thomas H. McConnell died at 70 from cerebral hemorrhage. Pure Oil No. 1 Noble deep wildcat drilled to 8 485 feet then plugged. oil and water produced. WPA final authorizations include Eli City negro school, Norman drainage and campus improvements, Lawton park upgrades. Norman teacher Eliza beth Snoddy to teach home economics at Stigler High. Gene Corrotto named assistant coach at Bartlesville High. University of Oklahoma book fair draws 400 attendees. cattlemen’s convention in Osage June 29-30. Ponca City to mark lent anniversary celebration chaired by Joe C. Miller.
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University of Oklahoma
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State Resumes Its Road Construction
State highway project resumes with a $1,100,000 letting this afternoon as contractors anticipate spirited bids. This is the first major letting since November 22 and follows the highway commission’s drive to retire the department’s multi million dollar debt. Eight miles of concrete paving on U S highway 69 in Craig and Mayes counties are included along with minor work on state highway 20 in Noble county.
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Phillips
New Highway Commission
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Mayes
Noble County
Boll Weevil Threat to Cotton in Pontotoc County
The boll weevil, cotton’s top pest, is active in Pontotoc County per county agent J B Hill. Farmers report early activity. Oklahoma A and M College is being asked for poison options, with details to come. Water rates rise in Fisherhingo for a local water project. General Malin Craig to visit Fort Sill soon, per his son Captain Malin Craig Jr.
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President Warns on Dollar Devaluation Power Reductions
President Roosevelt, at Hyde Park, warned that losing authority to devalue the dollar would hand control to Wall Street and international speculators. He said such a move would harm foreign trade and weaken national defense. He rebuked the Senate for removing the devaluation provision from a currency powers bill, noting House approval and ongoing talks for agreement.
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Floating fishing license rulers set for Veterans lake bass rule
Six inch fishing licenses will help anglers judge keepable catches at Veterans lake. Mayor Presson said the council raised the bass minimum length from 10 to 12 inches and stated a bass must measure twice the license length or face prosecution. Additional notes report Italian premier Musso paying homage in Livorno, Count Ciano’s death, Landrum funeral, and a fatal lightning strike on a Hinton teen driving a tractor.
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