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Newspaper

Amarillo Daily News

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1937

Page

2

Thompson Presents Oil Compact Extension Bid to Roosevelts

Thompson of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission told the White House the six-state coalition seeks Roosevelt's transmission of the compact to Congress for a two year extension from next September. He urged White House support for the Connally hot oil act as well.

Thompson Presents Oil Compact Washington Ernest Thompson Amarillo Interstate Oil Compact Commission White House Colorado New Mexico Kansas Oklahoma Texas Roosevelt Congress Senate James Roosevelt Texas Railroad Commission W. J. Holloway Thomas Representative Disney William Boyd The American Petroleum Institute Russell Brown Independent Petroleum Association of America R. W. Byram Old Weekly

Fight Questioned In Slaying Case

MARSHALL May 31 Sheriff J H Wilson said eight persons were being held for questioning in connection with the slaying of Raymond Henderson Hallsville farmer Saturday No charges had been filed Wilson would not say where the suspects were held nor whether they were whites or negroes The sheriff said the search for the assailant who thrust a shotgun through a window and killed Henderson was still on The shot was fired as Henderson conversed with occupants of a negro tenant house.

Marshall J. H. Wilson Raymond Henderson Hallsville Farmer Wilson Henderson Es. Henderson

New Gly-Cas Herbal Remedy Restores Health for Mrs Carres

Mrs. Luisa M. Carres of Laredo Texas reports four years of indigestion constipation and rheumatic pain ended after using Gly-Cas a herbal remedy from Fox Drug Co and local drugstores. She says stomach bowels kidney function improved and meals are enjoyed without after effects.

Luisa M. Carres St., Laredo, Texas Fox Drug Co Oliver Eskle

Wages Reform Echoes Through Petroleum Industry

Washington analysis notes that new federal wage and hour measures could shape oil and gas operations. Implications hinge on whether imports fall under the plan, potentially blocking cheaper foreign petroleum and affecting stripper wells and refining.

Natl Gas Concerns Object To Proposed Use of Odorants

Representatives of natural gas companies object at a Texas Railroad Commission hearing to regulations requiring odorants in gas carried in cross country pipelines. H P Carroll of United Gas urged no mandate for odorants. Olin Culberson noted odorization aims to conserve human lives after the New London schoolhouse explosion. The commission weighs proposed amendments to the odorization rules.

Austin Railroad Commission H. P. Carroll Houston United Gas Company Olin Culberson Gas Utilities New London

Stunt Flier Wins Air Show Prize

Tex Rankin, Hollywood stunt flier, won the International Aerobatic Contest at Lambert St Louis Airport before 25 000 spectators. He flew a stock low wing monoplane to capture the prize and $2 000 in awards.

Lambert

New Oil Drilling Expands in Eddy and Lea Counties New Mexico

In southeastern New Mexico oil activity picks up with wildcat wells under way in Eddy County and multiple new locations planned in Lea County. Reported includes Goodale No 1 and Jackson 4 A in Eddy and several wells in Lea such as Hershback Alston 1 and State 1 G. Gulf and F W and Y Oil Co. show notable outputs including White No 4 Monument district at 180 barrels in three hours and a gasser at 700 000 cubic feet for Woolworth 1. The Magnolia Petroleum State 1 6 remains uncertain as crews drill past depths toward year end.

Artesia New Mexico Eddy County Alscott Oil Co Goodale No. 1 F. W. and Y. Oil Co Jackson 4 Hershback Alston Continental Oil Co Burger Monument Pool Magnolia Petroleum Co State Lea County Gulf Petroleum Corp Monument District Woolworth 1 Wanda

Oil and gas well locations listed across multiple districts

A large number of oil company wells announced across Eunice pool and districts. Entries include Continental Oil Co Lockhart wells in SW 30-21-36 and NW SE sections, Tidewater Day 1 NW 6-22-36, Stanolind McQuarters 2 NE 11-21-36, Shell State 4-M SE 1-21-35, Ohio Turner 2 SE 29-21-37, Repollo Phillips 4-B NW 31-19-37, Shell State 3-E NW 13-20-36, Cooper Continental Farney A-5 SE 5-23-36, Jal Stuart 1 NE 15-25-37, plus multiple others in various sections.

Street Et al Woods Western Gas Co Harrison Repello Oil Co Jamison Skelly Continental Hobbsfield Stanolind Terry Monument Repollo Oil Co Phillips Shell State Cooper District Continental Oil Co Farney Jalfield Sun Oil Co Stuart

Refiners Delve Into Core Issues At Mid-Year Meeting

In COLORADO SPRINGS on May 31 refiners opened the American Petroleum Institute seventh mid year meeting with four days of committee sessions and round tables. Topics include refining developments and accident prevention with technical studies dominating. Registrations reached 325 last night and officials expect about 600 attendees.

Colorado Springs Colo American Petroleum Institute Institute

Social Center Girls to Broadcast on KGNC Tonight

The National Youth Administration program features musical numbers readings by pupils from the Social Center for Girls and a six minute talk by Miss Ingeborg Kilstofte, the director. Fourteen girls work at the center as NYA leaders. The 15 minute broadcast is the third in a series to publicize NYA projects. Phil Wilson, district administrator, announced the event.

Social Center Ingeborg Kilstofte National Youth Administration KGNC NYA Phil Wilson

Mexico President Calls Quick End to Oil Strike

President Lazaro Cardenas urged a swift settlement of the nation wide oil workers strike and asked workers in other industries to avoid sympathy walkouts. Negotiations collapsed after oil workers demanded higher wages shorter hours longer vacations and pensions, which employers condemned as absurd.

Mexico City Lazaro Cardenas

Chicago Man Drowns In Gulf Accident

CORPUS CHRISTI May 31 J G Robertson about 35 of Chicago was drowned and Mrs Robertson narrowly escaped with her life this afternoon when they were thrown from the boat while fishing in the Gulf of Mexico near Port Aransas. A large wave struck the craft and Robertson’s body had not yet been found as coast guardsmen and boatmen searched with Mrs Robertson. The gulf had been rough for several days and few had attempted to fish.

Corpus Christi J. G. Robertson Chicago

Dallas Man Dies After Fight At Paint Plant

Dallas, May 31. William P. F. Ott, 40, died after being knocked to the floor in a fight with a fellow employee at a paint company plant. Justice of the Peace Walter J. Stovall ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Dallas William PF. Ott Justice of the Peace Walter J. Stovall

Republican Leader dies after self-inflicted gunshot in Fort Scott

At Fort Scott Kansas G R Hughes 68 a former postmaster and active Republican leader died today from shotgun wounds in a personal safety related incident. The coroner Dr Crume said the gun was placed in Hughes mouth and fired.

Fort Scott Kan G. R. Hughes R. C. Crume Hughes

Asiatic Squirrel Scales Tree Like Telegraph Pole Climber

A species of Asiatic squirrel climbs a tree with expert speed using its tail scales as a gripping aid. The unusual arboreal method mirrors a telegraph pole climber, highlighting adaptive tails and versatile grip in small mammals.

Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids Ad

An old ad explains kidneys filter out acids and wastes via millions of tiny tubes. It warns against cheap drugs and promotes Cystex as a guaranteed prescription that restores vitality in 48 hours and guarantees one week or money back. The ad notes a dose cost of 3c.

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Amarilloan Arille H. ¥. Robertson Accountants Petroleum News Washington News By Russell B. Brown Washington, D. C House Hugo Black Alabama William P. Connery Massachusetts State Department Black Works Progress Administration National Research Project U. S. Bureau of Mines United States Titio Fred A. Hartley New Jersey Federal Trade Commission T. Alan Goldsborough Maryland Federal Credit Commission National Credit Control Nat'l Gas National Unemployment and Relief Commission H. Jerry Voorhis California Mexico Sons E Legionnaires Hanson Amarillo Rubber Stamp CO Tal H Myuns Tosaces
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