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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1949

Page

4

Texas sets February oil production cutoff at 2.44 million barrels daily

Texas Railroad Commission approved February's maximum daily oil production at 2,442,044 barrels, down from January. East Texas follow 20 day cycle while overall cut reflects transport and market declines. Purchasers trimmed February nominations to 2,744,172 barrels daily, leaving 144,062 below January.

Associated Press Texas Railroad Commission Texas’ Fed Commission East Texas West Texas US Bureau of Mines Texas

Dewey Works On During Inauguration Day

New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, after losing the 1948 presidential race, stayed at the statehouse to handle routine state business during Harry S. Truman’s inauguration. He skipped radio and TV coverage, saying he had a lot of work to do as legislators were largely in Washington for the event.

N. Y Vernor Thomas E. Dewey White House Harry S. Truman James C. Haggerty Washington

Klausner To Discuss Mastering Ourselves at Sabbath Service

Sabbath services at Temple Beth Israel begin Friday at 8 p m with Rabbi Bertram Klausner officiating. Malcolm Gregory and Miss Gladys Gruber sing responses, Paul Kennard at the organ. The lecture Mastering Ourselves will explore psychological conflicts and methods to overcome them.

Temple Beth Israel Bertram Klausner Malcolm Gregory Gladys Gruber Paul Kennard

Truck drivers count in the United States reaches 4.75 million

The United States hosts about 4.75 million commercial truck drivers, highlighting the sector’s size and its role in national logistics and freight transport.

United States

Cattle Disease Fight Satisfactory to US

An Agricultural Department advisory committee says US Mexican efforts to stamp out foot and mouth disease in Mexico are satisfactory. The group recently visited infested areas and reaffirmed the need for a long range research program.

Washington Agricultural Department Mexico

Legislators Guard Silence in West Texas Water Code Debate

Legislators, the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, and TWCA officials clash over a proposed revamp of water priority acts. The debate centers on surface water rights, with calls for a “flood boss” and cries of water being needed in West Texas. Ground water regulation remains a key but less volatile issue as districts gain powers by landowner vote.

Associated Press D. B. Hardeman San Angelo West Texas Chamber of Commerce West Texas TWCA J. E. Sturrock D. A. Bandeen Bandeen Sturrock High Plains Winter Garden Texas

Fox Attacks Woman in Corsicana Near Winkler

A Corsicana physician said a fox, apparently rabid, attacked 65 year old Mrs Wade Ferguson while she fed chickens near Winkler. She received anti rabies treatment after the Sunday incident, her husband aiding her as she fled into the house. Nearby dogs were later involved in the case.

Corsicana Winkler Wade Ferguson

House Kills Fox After Suspected Attack on Mrs Ferguson

The house killed a fox but investigators could not determine if it was the same animal that attacked Mrs. Ferguson. Sheriff and neighbors await results from tests to confirm link to the incident.

House

Egg Yolk Suspended by Tiny Cords Inside Shell

A yolk floats suspended at the shell ends by delicate cords, resembling a hammock tied to tree limbs. This vivid analogy describes how the yolk remains centered within the eggshell during formation.

Convict Ross To Stand Trial For Double Slaying Monday

Galveston jurists prepare for Herman Lee Ross to face a two count murder trial in 56th District Court before Judge Charles Dibrell. Ross, already serving 20 years in the state penitentiary, is charged with killing liquor store manager Guido Nasti during a June holdup and later fatally shooting Police Officer John Reifel during a chase.

Galveston Herman Lee Ross Charles Dibrell Ross State Penitentiary Guido Nasti John Reifel

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