Federal pact urged as oil fear shadows Texas meet
The Independent Petroleum Association of America discussed Harold Ickes federal control as the only feasible way to regulate oil. Delegates from Texas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico and others heard Vice President Fell urge interstate compacts backed by federal action. Amos Beaty will speak on federal legislation and Charles Fahy on independence within sound public policy. Directors will elect officers tomorrow and adjourn for the Santa Clara Texas Christian game.
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Fort Worth
U.P
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Harold L. Ickes
Ponca City
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
Harold B. Fell
Ardmore
Oxfa
Fell
Wirt Franklin
Oklahoma City
Amos L. Beaty
Dallas
Beaty
Charles J. Fahy
Fahy
Petroleum Administrative Board
Franklin
Santa Clara
Texas river work recommended to U S House committee
Washington December 7. Improvement of the Sabine Neches waterway in Texas at an estimated cost of 1,950,000 for new work and 600,000 annually for maintenance was recommended to the House river and harbor committee by Brig Gen G B Pillsbury acting chief of engineers.
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Washington
Sabine-Neches
Texas
House River and Harbor Committee
G. B. Pillsbury
Cold snap hits Texas and Midwest with frigid temps
The Plains endure freezing weather from Plainview to Dallas with lows from 19 to 48 degrees and strong northerly winds. Dallas reached near freezing while San Antonio and Austin saw light rain and 47 and 48 degree readings respectively. Snow blankets much of the Midwest as zero readings appear in several northern spots and travel remains hazardous in icy areas.
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Plainview
Wichita Falls
Dallas
Paris
Tyler
San Antonio
Austin
San Angelo
Gainesville
North Texas
Winter Storm Brings Heavy Snow Across Central Plains
Snow blanketed Kansas Missouri and Nebraska with up to eight inches in parts of Nebraska and three inches in the Ozarks. Temperatures plunged below zero in several locations including 8 below at Fairmont and 7 below at Plattsmouth. Oklahoma City logged 16.8 degrees, the coldest since February 26 as winds sharpened.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Missouri
Ozarks
Nebraska
Rockies
Fairmont
Ohio
Stromsburg
Plattsmouth
Oklahoma City
Panhandle
Postmaster Dies From Gunshot Wounds In Oklahoma Robbery
Durant Oklahoma December 7 56 year old T O Stewart postmaster of Wapanucka died in a hospital from gunshot wounds received when he resisted two holdup men on the way home from work Thursday night He believed the robbery was a prank and refused to raise his hands when ordered.
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Durant
Okla
T. O. Stewart
Wapanucka
Stewart
Sow Bears 19 Pigs in Farmyard Litter Near Ashtabula
A sow owned by Mrs. A. B. Howard near Ashtabula gave birth to 19 piglets in a single litter. The sow's first litter produced 12 offspring and the second 15 in previous farrowings.
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Ashtabula
A. B. Howard
Here
Government spends 3 billion in five months in 1949
The U S Treasury reports spending for the current fiscal year to date at 3 033 368 006 surpassing last year s figure. Gold stocks rise to a record 8 161 195 872 with a deficit of 1 515 931 690 for the first five months and five days compared with the prior year.
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Washington
U.P
Treasury
Gold Ring Sparks Burn Injury in Rochester Car Trouble
Nelson N. Hart injured two fingers when a gold ring on his finger touched a car starter, causing a hot arc that burned him. The incident occurred in Rochester, New Hampshire, while he worked on his automobile.
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Rochester
N. H
Nelson N. Hart
More Arrests in Kennamer Case Delayed
Tulsa dispatch reports another arrest in the slaying of John Gorrell 23 postponed as Sergi H B Maddux plans talks with Attorney General J Berry King in Oklahoma City. Maddux traveled from Kansas City where he checked Gorrell s activities during dental college attendance. Philip Kennamer son of a federal district judge has confessed to the shooting.
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Tulsa
U.P
John Gorrell
Sergi
H. B. Maddux
Maddux
J. Berry King
Kansas City
Gorrell
Philip Kennamer
VFW Leader Proposes Seven Point War Program
James E. Vanzandt national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars outlines seven war goals before Scabbard and Blade. Immediate cash payment of soldiers' bonus and federal control of all munitions plants are among the planks, along with conscription of capital and industry in time of war.
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Cincinnati
James E. Vanzandt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Scabbard and Blade
Elks Circus Announces Special Matinee for Kids
The Elks Circus offers a 15 cent matinee this Saturday afternoon for youngsters up to 15. Manager Sam Polack says the same 20 act show thrillers will perform, with doors opening at 1 pm and the show starting at 2 pm at Municipal Auditorium. The circus also schedules performances tonight and a final show Saturday night.
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Elks Circus
Sam Polack
Municipal Auditorium
Josey Tolzien to Perform for Hill Bible Class
John Josey and Irvin Tolzien will perform at the T Newton Hill Bible Class Sunday morning at the First Christian Church The class meets at 9 40 o clock. Class singing will be led by H A Shaw and Doris Shaw. Regular teachers Judge W E Gee and Dr R C Snodgrass will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Josey
Irvin Tolzien
T. Newton Hill
First Christian Church
H. A. Shaw
Doris Shaw
W. E. Gee
R. C. Snodgrass
Sam Boyoski Held Up During False Alarm in Everett
Police in Everett investigated a burglary alarm mix up when Sam Boyoski was ordered to raise his hands as the riot squad arrived to a false alarm. After officers identified him, he was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Mass
U.P
Sam Boyoski
Boyoski
Relief Matters Must Be Talked At Headquarters
The Potter County Relief Board states its members cannot discuss relief matters at private businesses. The board serves in an advisory role and directs all relief concerns to relief headquarters at 205 207 Polk Street for proper consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County Relief Board
Polk Street
Dixon's Creek Baptist Church Records Mention Old Exclusion
Old Dixon's Creek Baptist Church records from 1800 note a headstrong girl was excluded for uttering a harsh phrase described as "Durn it." The item reflects early church discipline and language norms in rural Tennessee.
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Lapayette, Tenn
Dixon's Creek Baptist Church
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