Trial in Oil Fraud Cases in September
Five Amarillo oil men and associates face federal indictments for mail fraud tied to Matador Oil stock sales. John W. McGee pledges openness while Hawley was arrested in Fort Worth. others remain in custody or out on bond. Trial set for September term as Judge Wilson delays criminal docket.
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Amarillo Oil
John W. McGee
Matador Oil Corporation
Harry Te Bleam
George A. Hawley
D. W. Young, Jr
D. W. Young
D Jr
Amatillo
Hawley
Fort Worth
Alex Mood
Young
Amarillo
California
Bleam
McGee
Federal Court
James C. Wilson
Pioneer Oil Operator McGee Denies Indictment Claims
The article notes McGee facing federal charges with bond signed by local financiers. Pioneer oil operator and Panhandle geologist McGee expresses shock at an indictment, recalling a prior grand jury investigation that yielded no bill. The Matador Oil Corp was chartered in 1927 amid asset listing fraud accusations and ongoing state inquiry.
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H. W. Bleam
McGee
Mr. McGee
R. M. Tilley
Matador Oil Corporation
John W. McGee
Pioneer Oil
Mack Sanford
Tom Currie
a. @. Currie
M. F. Woods
W. L. Kingsland
Bush Kingsland
Panhandle
Tilley
Cor
Budget Committee of Chamber to Meet Today
A finance committee appointed yesterday to finalize the Chamber of Commerce budget will hold its first session today. Members include Dean Kirk chairman Tom Cotten Dr R P Parcells W E Herring and QO W Vernon. Bill Lampe reported on highway department activities and said title work for the Santa Fe right of way will begin soon with construction planned shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Dean Kirk
Tom Cotten
R. P. Parcells
W. E. Herring
QO. W. Vernon
Bill Lampe
Highway Department
Santa Fe
Belton to See Ma Ferguson Launch Campaign
United Press reports in Austin that Belton will host Ma Ferguson for the opening of her new bid for governor on June 7 at 2 PM. The event follows a Bell County women’s delegation visit to her yesterday. Also noted are changes of residence for Mr. and Mrs. Merle Hagler, now Amarilloans from Knoxville.
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United Press
Austin
Tex
Belton
Ma Ferguson
Bell County
Merle Hagler
Amarilloans
Knoxville
Tennessee
Mr. Hagler
Franklin-Amarillo Company
Corporate mismanagement questioned in fraud inquiry
A report states that corporation officers were not parties to any fraud if one occurred and that asset deficiencies were covered by the company’s new management.
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Kotex
America
Kotex Company
Chicago, Il
Poration
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