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Newspaper

Austin American

Location

Austin, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1951

Page

3

Tidelands suit tests school fund pay rules and claims

The article reviews a Supreme Court mandamus ordering refunds of 228 751 to four oil companies for tidelands lease rents paid under protest. It analyzes whether the State School Land Board must refund, the roles of Land Commissioner Giles and Treasurer Jesse James, and the impact of federal tidelands rulings on payment timing and distribution.

Tidelands Land Commissioner Ohio Oil Company Supreme Court Giles State School Land Board Ohio Melben Oil Companies Humble Oil and Refining Company Stanolind Oil and Gas Corporation School Land Board Wade Wor Aan Price Daniel Jesse James

Cook Indicted on Five Counts of Kidnaping and Murder

Billy Cook was indicted on five counts of kidnapping and murdering the Carl Mosser family of Atwood Missouri and a Seattle salesman. He will be arraigned and faces a possible death penalty after a brief hearing of evidence. The indictment covers abduction across multiple states ending in an abandoned mine shaft near Joplin Missouri.

Oklahoma City Billy Cook I. Bergh Cook Carl Mosser Atwood Stephen Chandler Robert Shelton Robert Dewey Seattle Wash Mexico Gomer Smith John Connolly Missouri Carl Mouser Thelma Ronnie Dean Gary Cart Pamela Sue Messers Joplin Luther Oklahoma Wichita Parls Texas New Mexico Kansas Sonenaee L. B. Archer Tohoka Willem Edward Cook Jr

Sometimes It's Good To Be a Bonehead

Lon Fishback described as a bonehead after a street light bulb fell on his head from a gusty wind. He said the helmet saved him and he was lucky to escape serious injury in Fort Worth on Tuesday.

Fort Worth Lon Fishback Fishback

Paiutes Seek Cash for Seized Land in Claims Hearing

Native leaders of the Northern Paiute Indian Tribes press for a cash settlement for about 30 million acres they claim the US government seized illegally. A three day hearing by the US Indian Claims Commission opened Tuesday with tribes stating no treaty was made, violating the Fifth Amendment.

Reno United States Indian Claims Commission Nevada Oregon Idaho California

President of NTSC to resign Aug 31

Denton Texas January 24 P W J McConnell resident of the Texas State College resigned effective Aug 31. The resignation was accepted by the board of regents in a meeting here Wednesday. Dr J C Matthews was appointed successor to Dr McConnell.

NTSC Denton W. J. McConnell The Texas State College W. Negiay Board of Regents J.C. Matthews McConnell

Houstonite honored by cotton panel post

Biloxi Mississippi January 24. La mar Fleming of Houston Texas was elected an adviser to the Board of Directors of the National Cotton council Wednesday. Derry Lubbock, commissioner member, was one of three new directors named at the annual convention.

Biloxi Miss Lamar Fleming Houston Texas National Cottonee Derry Lubbock ami @ gioner

Two Desperados Taken in Dallas After Chase

Two escaped convicts known as the Southwest’s most dangerous des perados were arrested in Dallas with a 27 year old woman. Er nest Bland and L C Combs were identified with recent robberies in Dallas Fort Worth and may be linked to the shooting of two patrolmen in South Dallas. Officers recovered nitro jelly a German luger pistol and other firearms. They faced questioning on offenses in Texarkana and possibly Oklahoma.

Fort Worth Dallas Ernest Bland L C. Combs Clay Bishop Fort Fritz Bland and Combs South Dallas Johnny Sides Texarkana Oklahoma

Four B45 jet bombers arrive in England for training

The US Air Force disclosed that four B45 jet bombers and four crew arrived at Manston Airfield in Kent for a short period of routine training. The planes, a reconnaissance version capable of 550 mph and 40,000 ft ceiling, can fly 1,000 miles without refueling, with home base details kept secret.

London US Air Force England Manston Airfield Kent County Third Air Division Manston America

NISC Students Return as Enlistments Freeze Thaws

North Texas State College reports 251 male students left in seven weeks to join the armed services with 3 to 6 returning daily as volunteer enlistments ease and the enlistment freeze loosens according to the registrar and the school news service.

Denton Jan North Texas State College Armed Services

New Zealand backs US plea to brand China aggressor in Korea

New Zealand will give its fullest support to the United States resolution at the United Nations calling Communist China an aggressor in Korea. External Affairs Minister Doidge said the government asked Ambassador Berendsen in Washington to back the resolution, differing from other British Commonwealth members favoring a go slow approach.

Auckland N. Z New Zealand United States United Nations China Korea Ob W. Doidge Doidge Carl Berenidsen Washington

Soviet Chinese paratrooper force for World War III reported

The China Press Union said Soviet Russia is forming a joint Chinese Russian paratrooper force for World War III. Nationalist guerrillas on the Chinese mainland reportedly said Russian instructors are training 2,000 Chinese paratroopers at Kai feng in Honan province.

Taipei Formosa China Press Union Russia Red China Kaifeng China Honan

Speee Ener Details Remain Elusive In OCR Snippet

A fragmentary OCR passage yields few readable elements about a company or event. Names, dates, and locations are not discernible, leaving the core facts unclear.

FASTRETH Promises Secure Dentures for Daily Comfort

Advertises FASTRETH as a powder that keeps false teeth secure so wearers can eat talk sneeze without wobble. Claims no gummy taste or nausea and claims to check plate fit and breath. Available at drug stores.

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