Gulf to Spend $170 Million in West Texas Operations
Gulf Oil Corporation plans more than 170 million dollars in West Texas operations for 1961, with 1960 earnings in the United States up sharply. The company employs over 1500 in West Texas across Midland Fort Worth and other cities, and expands drilling, gas liquids, and pipeline automation to cut costs and boost domestic profits.
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Gulf
West Texas
Gulf Oil Corporation
United States
Midland
Fort Worth
Wichita Falls
Amarillo
Odessa
Crane
Monahans
Andrews
Kermit
Sicily
Texas
U. S
Louisiana
Transwestern
West
Panhandle
California
Warren Petroleum Corporation
Monument
New Mexico
McLean
Wise County
Fashing
Beaver County
Oklahoma
Warren
Pittsburgh
Houston
Southwest
Tyler
Albuquerque
Judkins- McElroy - Keystone
Abilene
Ranger Blum
Trinity
West Texas Gulf
Headlee
Azalea
Five Safety Tips From Texas Safety Association Drive Campaign
The Texas Safety Association and local officials launch the Slow Down and Live highway safety effort to cut injuries this summer. Motorists are urged to keep brakes and lights in top shape and monitor tire pressure to prevent blowouts on hot roads.
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Texas Safety Association
J. O. Musick
Texas Safety Assocation
Musick
Goad Family Plans Two-Week Oklahoma Arkansas Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Goad and daughters Terri and Tammy leave Friday for Bristow Oklahoma to visit Mrs. Goads parents Mr. and Mrs. G W Mullins and other relatives They also will visit Cove Arkansas with Mr. and Mrs G C Standard They plan to see Mr and Mrs W G Beshears who returned this week from visits in Waco St Jo Gilmer and Baytown and attended the Beshears and Davidons reunion at Gainesville with 125 attendees.
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Mrs. A. L. Goad
Terri
Tammy
Bristow
Oklahoma
W. G. Beshears
Waco
St. Jo
Gilmer
Baytown
Beshears
Davidons
Gainesville
Balkum Family Weekend Trip to Cloudecroft and Lincoln NM
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Balkum hosted Cathy Wayne and Cleve for a long weekend in Cloudecroft and Lincoln New Mexico. Cleve returned to summer classes at North Texas State University on Tuesday.
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Ed Balkum
Cathy
Wayne
Cleve
Cloudecroft
Lincoln
N.M
North Texas State University
Sealed bids invited for asphalt surface treatment in Andrews County
The Commissioners' Court of Andrews County Texas invites sealed proposals to furnish all materials machinery equipment supervision and labor for about 2.0 miles of double asphalt surface treatment on a county road. Bids due 10:00 A M June 22 1961 and opened publicly. Plans and specs available at the County Judge’s office and the engineer’s office. The owner may reject bids and waive formalities. Published June 7 and 14 1961.
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Commissioners’ Court
Andrews County
Texas
Andrews
State of
N. W. Ave
Commissioner's Court of
H. T. Wilson
the News
Boy Hurt in Hunting Accident Near Andrews
Fifteen year old James McEwen was seriously injured when a .22 rifle discharged while he and two step brothers hunted rabbits five miles south of Andrews. The bullet struck McEwen below the ribs, pierced his liver and rested against vertebrae. he was taken to Permian General Hospital.
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James McEwen
Andrews
Permian General Hospital
James
Troy Rogers
McEwen
C.m.rogers
South Main
Reds Jam VOA Broadcasts With More Than Two Thousand Transmitters
Reds block Voice of America broadcasts in Eastern Europe using over 2000 radio transmitters. The apparatus operate to jam signals and hinder reception.
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Voice of America
Europe
Wild Animals Not For Pets Warned By Warden
The Game and Fish Commission warns that catching young wildlife for pets or harming protected birds will be prosecuted. Assistant director J B Phillips cites daily complaints about fawns and urges leaving wildlife alone. Permits are required to raise wildlife, and arrests follow violations such as invading swallow rookeries with air rifles.
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The
Game and Fish Commission
J. B. Phillips
Austin
Highland Lakes
Wave Lengths and Broadcast Noises Dampen Voice Programs
A fragmented passage notes continuing broadcast disturbances that muffle Voice programs. The text suggests technical interference affecting reception and quality of the broadcasts across the network.
Hypnotist Ordered to Return $100 in Weight Loss Case
In Los Angeles Judge Walter Allen ruled that Isadore Cantor must refund $100 to Mrs Celia Baca for failing to aid weight loss by hypnosis. Baca claimed her weight rose from 150 to 176 pounds after treatment.
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Los Angeles
Walter Allen
Isadore Cantor
Celia Baca
Trio Scoots to Chicago With Baby Hidden in Tool Compartment
Mr and Mrs Hal Emmons drove from Miami to Chicago on a motor scooter with their seven month old daughter Kathy tucked in a tool compartment. The pair reported the baby caused no trouble during the journey.
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Chicago
Hal Emmons
Miami
Kathy
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Peter van Druist
Bill Rogers
Blackie Ham
Bobby Wade
Hugh Rodgers
McElroy
Upton
Crane County
Newman
de Gela
Steno
News Office
Andrews, Texas
Gerard Philipe
le Cid
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