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Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

7

Railroad Commission Orders Texas Oil Cut for May

The Railroad Commission ordered Texas crude oil production reduced by 54,079 barrels daily for May. The May target is 1,982,492 barrels per day, down from 2,036,571 in April, reflecting a 31 day month versus 30 days. East Texas production will run 17 days while other fields operate 19 days. Total liquid petroleum products allowed daily reach 2,240,177 barrels.

Houston Railroad Commission Texas East Texas

Gain in Coffee Is Loss to Tea

The Commerce Department report shows per person coffee consumption rising to 19.04 pounds in 1948, reversing 1947, while tea consumption declines from 1.04 pounds in 1911 to just over a half pound recently. U S coffee imports reached a record 2 770 558 000 pounds, with tea imports at 91 394 003 pounds.

Austin Commerce Department

Long-Distance Cyclist Age Two Hemmed In

In Medford Massachusetts on April 19 two-year-old Stephan Bandoian rode a tricycle around his yard and was hemmed in by powerfully busy legs. Earlier on Monday Steve traveled three miles to Winchester before darkness fell and he watched a steamshovel at work. Police identified Steve and his parents spread the alert through the town police.

Medford Mass Stephan Bandoian Steve Winchester

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