How to Conquer Texas Booklet Hidden in Library Search
Harman W. Nichols recalls a long, fragmentary quest at the Library of Congress for a 1845 pamphlet How to Conquer Texas Before Texas Conquers Us. A reader’s day traverses Jefferson, rare book, and annex rooms to finally glimpse the five page booklet on slavery era tensions and New England unionist sentiment.
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Leaders Abandon Hope to Pass Housing Measure
Congressional leaders gave up hope of passing new housing legislation before four major programs expire at midnight Thursday. Senate-passed and House-altered versions face fights over public housing provisions and a segregation amendment.
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Demand For Oil and Gas in U S to Stay High
Santa Barbara Calif June 27 Amid advances in aviation and engine tech a Texas oil executive forecast the nation will need new petroleum reserves for many years He predicts continued growth in military use of oil and gas and an average 3 percent yearly rise in domestic petroleum demand over the next decade by Continental Oil Co president Fo McCollum speaking to the California Investment Bankers Association
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Cattle Hog Market Activity In Fort Worth Report
Market report from Fort Worth dated June 29 shows cattle at 3 500 head with prices steady to strong. Slaughter steers in short supply. heifers and cows varied with utilities at 10 11 50. stockers 14 20. Calves 709 with strong slaughter and slower stockers. Hogs at 500 with butchery steady to 25 cents lower and varying weights from 150 to 265 pounds.
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Thief Breaks into Feed Store Stolen $205 in Wis
In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin a bold thief entered a feed store and took 205 dollars from an unlocked cash register. The shop is owned by Door County Sheriff Ernest Gleasner and his brother Francis Gleasner.
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