Iranian oil and foreign imports dispute grows complex
The Anglo Iranian pact allocates five percent of Iran's oil to six or more U S independents starting April, while Big Five importers face curbs. Dulles warns quota moves could harm Latin American policy, urges voluntary actions, and proposes presidential authority for defense related quotas. The State Department denies influence on UN ECOSOC price claims as negotiations continue.
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U. S. State Department
Iran
Britain
Congress
Standard Oil
New Jersey
Gulf, Texas
Socony-Vacuum
California Standard
Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
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Dulles
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Latin America
Venezuela
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Royal Dutch Shell
Commagnie Frances Des Petroles
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Commission
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White House
Wisconsin
Alexander Wiley
Walter Kohler
Sinclair Weeks
Herbert Hoover Jr
Union Oil
Immerdiately
Vernon Thompson
Phillips Petroleumes
Bemfore
Phillips
Arthur Fleming
Land sales mark progress in Chambers County history
In 1908 the Wilburn family sold 36 acres in Chambers County to a carn company due to its strategic rice farming location. Forty four years later part of an 780 acre parcel they farmed and raised livestock on. County Commissioner Ramsey visited Washington on floor action of a Baytown rubber plant bill. Peacock expressed pride as he spoke to an audience about the event.
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Thea and
Wilburn
Chambers County
Wilburn Bros
Wilburns
W. ¥. Ramsey
Washington
House of Rentatives
Baytown
Jme Peacock
Tom Hartman climbs Sears ranks in McAllen progress
Fred Hartman notes Tom Hartman, formerly a Ganderstar football player, rising as department manager and executive trainee at Sears in McAllen after five years with Sears Beaumont and McAllen. He began in sporting goods, moved January 1 last year to hardware and electrical, praised for steady career path. Art Lintelman recalls Goose Creek La Porte firefighting roots and Baytown growth challenges.
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Tom
Sears
McAlen
Ganderstar
Beaumont
McAllen
Sporting Goods
The
Star
TJ Tam
Robert
Lee
Art Lintelman
Tri-Cities
Baytown
Art
Goose Creek
la Porte
Ant
Righ
Datys
Local Baytown Youths Share Ice Cream on Library Lawn
A Baytown library lawn scene shows two boys sharing a large cup of vanilla ice cream. One boy spoons extra, then flees with the nearly empty cup while the other lingers, claiming there is no more. The casual moment unfolds amid local chatter and small town humor.
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Baytown
Peking
Wheeler and Len Keeler in Circus Life of a Veteran Clown
Esme profiles Len Keeler the Clyde Brothers Chews veteran clown and Spanish American War veteran who plans to keep performing near Bridgeport Connecticut. He recalls starting in 1892 and performing in ten big top shows and fourMontreal shows while cherishing the joy of entertaining.
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Nevier Peliressars
Len Keeler
Clyde Brothers
Kepler
Keller
Alwiays
Bricegport
Conn
Verse Fragment From Matthew Paraphrase
A small Bible verse fragment references hearing sayings and building upon them. It presents a wise man analogy and echoes Matthew 7:24 in a condensed, altered form with garbled surrounding text.
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Anne
Matisse
You're Telling Me! William Ritt misreaded satire
Fragmentary OCR text describes a saloon burglary with a single dollar in cash and a joke about liquid assets. It also mentions a green traffic stripe on a street in a city nicknamed Big Town and a debated city name change. The passage is garbled and minimally coherent.
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William Ritt
OY New MeYer
Coburn 78 Still Kissing Marilyn and Sheree on Screen
Hollywood veteran Charles Coburn at 78 says he has kissed Marilyn Monroe and Sheree North on screen but finds the thrills gone for him. He explains he plays for the audience to enjoy, not for his own release, and notes his charm comes through during rehearsals.
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Sheree
Charles Coburn
Aline Mosby
Hollywood
Monroe
Coburn
Cohn
20Th Century Fox Studio
Monsele
Jean Arthur
Shelly Winters
Anne Sheridan
Jane Russell
June Wyman
Anne Banton
Coburn Honored With Dinner as Cast Salutes Screen Sweethearts
Coburn attended a tribute dinner with his on set colleagues and guests including Russell Monroe Wyman and Winters. He recalled Shelley’s playful pinch and joked about giving a palm during the event, while private aviation awards and industry notes were mentioned in the muddled text.
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Coburn
Charles Coburn
Joviies
Russell
Monroe
Wyman
Winters
Shelley
Fragmented Quiz Across History and Public Life
A collage of questions and biographical snippets spans US figures like James Buchanan and Fran Savonarola, events such as the Spanish Civil War, and hints at legislative figures including a Minnesota congresswoman. It blends dates, places, and names with puzzle prompts and birthday mentions.
Shirl Conway in New York Stage Portrait of a Real Type
A fragmented New York theater profile portrays Shirl Conway and rival actresses like Miss Arden and Miss Cummings as vivid Broadway figures. It discusses Conway’s sharp, worldly persona, her dating life, and the industry’s fascination with a tough, alive city type amid the era’s “seen life” actresses.
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Pansiai Laird
Taenes
Spike-Hoyl
Secon
Shirl
Mins Conway
Aoman
Bng
the Arden
Miss Arden
Miss Comway
Vicki Cummings
Austey Chrissie
Ohrr
Thom
Shirl Conway Aims Beyond Youthful Roles In New Show
Mel Heimer chronicles Shirl Conway as she reflects on aging and talent, noting her past marriage to Bill John SoM and her resistance to typecasting. The interview touches on her onstage persona, brush with self doubt, and life in a show that includes Amish themes and complex moral tones.
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Europe
America
Noel Coward
Bill John Som
Kismet
Shirl
Eisenhower 1956 Plans Hint Vacation From White House
Washington's Eisenhower luncheon talk reveals the president hinted at taking a vacation from the White House if world peace progresses, while noting he might run in 1958 only if conditions improve. The exchange involved Gov. Christian Herter and Sen. Norris Cotton as guests pressed for a definite answer.
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Drew Pearson
Washington
White House
Ike
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
Norris Cotten
New Hampshire
Eisenhower
Pennsylvania
Try And Stop Me By Bennett Cerf
A fragmented humorous piece mocks a traffic incident at a drive in theater and jokes about the film quality. It shifts to portraits of Rebecca Gratz as portrayed by Washington Irving and mentions Rebecca’s link to Ivanhoe. It ends with a quip about Adams and famous comics at the Algonquin.
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Bennett Cerf
Rebecca Gratz
Washington Irving
Scotland
Rebecca
Sir Walter Scot
Franklin BP. Adams
Algonquin
Clifton Fadiman
Mr. Alt
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