Crude Oil Trend Shows US Fall in World Output
Houston January 4 1950 The American Petroleum Institute notes the United States is slipping from its world lead in crude oil output. US share fell from 67 percent in 1943 to 52 percent in 1950 with world production at a record 3.786 billion barrels. The 1950 domestic output reached 1.973 billion barrels, second only to 1948.
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United States
American Petroleum Institute
API
Frank M. Porter
Royal Maundy pence in Britain dating back centuries
The Britannica notes that silver pennies have been minted for royal alms in Britain for Maundy Thursday for nearly 300 years, used exclusively for the ceremonial gift on the Thursday before Easter.
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Britain
Britannica
Temperature Swing Tests UN Troops in Korea
United Nations troops in Korea endured a 100 degree temperature swing between July and December. The harsh climate challenged units, affecting operations and daily life in the field.
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United Nations
Korea
Energy for Housework Boosted by Hadacol Claims
A 66 year old great grandmother reports renewed strength and energy after using Hadacol. She credits vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and Iron for relief from weakness indigestion and lack of appetite and says she can do housework more easily after three bottles.
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Mancus
Moncus
Fort Hood GI Weds via Telephone to German Bride
Private first class Lloyd W. Fuller stationed at Fort Hood paid 35 dollars to marry Thursday by overseas telephone to Fraulein Gleibs in Germany. The three minute ceremony was conducted by Rev. Jesse Garrett of Rosen Heights Baptist Church. Fuller, from Delaware County Iowa, enjoyed a two minute honeymoon chat after the ceremony.
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Fraulein Ise Gleibs
Germany
Jesse Garrett
Rosen Heights Baptist Church
Fuller
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Iowa
Tornado Kills 500 Plus On Comoro Island Off Africa
TANANARIVE Madagascar Jan 4 More than 500 people were killed by a two day tornado that swept Comoro Island Anjouan capital Hombo was leveled French officials evacuated as lodging was destroyed Medical aid and 400 tons of rice were being sent from Madagascar to relieve suffering on the islands between Madagascar and the African mainland.
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FBI Captures Dodger As Army Rejects Draft Evasion
In Houston on January 4, the FBI disclosed it hunted a 25 year old Indiana man who failed to report for induction at Hammond. Agents found him in Galveston Texas and brought him to Houston for draft board review. Army officials decided they did not want him saying he was not bright enough.
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Hammond
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Galveston
Texas
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Well Named Duke of Windsor Baptismal Names Revealed
The Duke of Windsor receives seven baptismal names Edward Albert Christian after his grandfather King Edward VII and two great grandfathers the Prince Consort and King Christian of Denmark George Andrew Patrick David honoring patron saints.
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Duke of Windsor
Edward Albert Christian
Edward VII
Prince Consort
King Christian
Denmark
George Andrew Patrick David
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