Murray Cites Every Texan's Stake in Oil and Gas
Texas Railroad Commissioner William J. Murray Jr. urged Austin Kiwanis members to cooperate in conserving oil and gas resources. He noted postwar demand rising from more autos and tractors, highlighted recovery percentages in East and West Texas, and praised research and cooperation as essential for greater oil recovery and stable fuel supplies. The Kiwanis organization elected new 1949 officers.
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Murray
William J. Murray Jr
Texas Railroad Commission
Austin Kiwanis Club
Texas
East Texas
West Texas
Arkansas
H. H. Power
University of Texas and
Texas A&m College
C. C. Calvert
Perry Jones
Sam Jones
Sherman Birdwell
Lee Wilborn
Big Drain: Missouri River Drains Half of North Dakota
A significant portion of North Dakota lies under the Missouri River’s influence as about half the state is affected by its drainage system. The waterway shapes landscapes, agriculture, and regional economies through ongoing management and flood control measures.
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North Dakota
Christmas Seal Drive Hits $3,000 in Austin Travis County
The Travis County Tuberculosis Association reports $3,000 raised so far from Christmas Seals mailed last week. Last year’s drive brought in about $14,000 while the group aims for at least $15,000 this year to fund year round work and a fall mass x ray survey that found 888 TB cases or suspects.
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Travis County Tuberculosis Association
Austin
Travis County
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Thomas
West Sixth Street
Emily Bissell
Wilmington
Del
Dehydrating plant feasibility eyed for Austin area
Francis Nuse analyzes livestock feed needs for 200 dairy operators near Austin. He estimates 16 1 2 tons of green ensilage daily from 12 to 15 acres, 100 acres weekly for nine months, and 1 500 acres total production, to support a 24 hour operation discussed at the Travis County Courthouse.
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Dave Shanks
Austin American Agricultural
Francis Nuse
Austin
Reubens
Francis
Nuse
Travis County
Local growers contract crops amid drought and low pecan prices
A. B. Spohler is among few growers contracting on trees. Other county producers include Oscar Thompson and the W. H. Howard estate at Belmont, A. C. Ainsworth of Oak Forest, and Robert Boothe. Bryan Fox reports better crops on 50 acres of pecan bottoms but drought cut yields. pecans fetch 10 to 12 cents versus 20 cents last year. Siemering markets 45 grain-fed hogs, saves breeding stock, and plans to double production next year with a self-feeder and concrete wallow. he sells through Adams Auction and North Side Market. GI status noted.
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Gonzales County
John Suler
J. M. Ara
Guadalupe
San Marcos
S. H. Burchard
Agriculture
Burchard
Jack Shelton
David
Luling Foundation
Farm Credit Administration
Houston
A. B. Spohler
County
Oscar Thompson
Alfred Moeyers
W. H. Howard
Belmont
A. C. Ainsworth
Oak Forest
Robert Boothe
Bryan Fox
Granger
Bryan
J. H. Siemering
G. K. Bible Place
Fentress-Lockhart Road
Siemering
Lockhart
John Cardwell
North Side
Mortrels
Parts of 13 Streets To Be Improved
Work orders issued for blading and graveling on 13 streets entering East 19th and Airport Boulevard. Streets listed include East 18th East 16th East 14th East 13th East 12th McKinley Harvey Alexander Sanchez Clifford and Clifford Avenue projects extend from Harvey to Airport Boulevard and East 12th to McKinley.
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East 19Th
Airport Boulevard
1812
Harvey Street
McKinley Avenue
Boggy Creek
McKinley
East 12Th
Alexander Avenue
Harvey
Alexander
Sanchez
Clifford Avenue
East
McKirley
We Should Say So In New Hampshire On Pawning Clothes
A playful local quip notes New Hampshire law makes it illegal to pawn the clothes off one’s back, highlighting quirky rules in a light editorial tone.
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New Hampshire
Texas Polio Outbreak Tops 1,600 Cases This Year
The poliomyelitis outbreak in Texas reached 1,697 cases this year, the worst on record. Health officer Dr. George W. Cox noted a slowing, though weekly new cases remained fairly static in recent weeks. Influenza and measles ranks drive total communicable diseases.
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Texas
George W. Cox
Grand Prairie Receives Clean Bill After Spending Review
Dallas County grand jury found no indictments against Grand Prairie after examining city spending on materials. The panel returned 21 indictments and 15 no bills in a broad review of records.
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Dallas
Dallas County Grand Jury
Grand Prairie
Two Men Sought After Austin Car Theft Attack
Two Latin American men around 18 years old beat and robbed Ben Rodrigue z of 2410 Santa Rita near the Montopolis bridge Saturday night, then stole his car and dumped him. Deputy Johnson issued descriptions of the suspects and the vehicle to local and state police.
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Austin
Texas
Lee Johnson
Ben Rodriguez
Santa Rita
Montopolis Bridge
Rodriquez
Johnson
Pennsylvania Leads Nation in 50 Major Industries
Pennsylvania tops the country in fifty large industries while maintaining a billion dollar farm sector. Officials cite diversification as a hallmark of the state economy amid broad industrial strength.
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Pennsylvania
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Ad Announcement
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle but thorough laxative for constipation. It claims action on both upper and lower bowels for natural movements with no griping. Prices listed as 15¢ and 30¢.
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Dr. Edwards
India Abolishes Its Untouchable Setup
New Delhi November 29 The Constituent Assembly adopted constitutional articles declaring untouchability abolished and its practice forbidden The law was passed amid shouts of Gandhi ki jai victory to Gandhi
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Constituent Assembly
Gandhi
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United States
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T. B. Sullivan JR
Reed Sales CO
Denver
Braniff
Ourbon
Defiane
Chate
Orolin Petroleum Jelly
Big Jar
Dr.Edwards
Adv
India
New Delhi
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Mutual Savings Institution
Congress
Karotkin
WEA Victor
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RCA Victor
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