Kansas Oil Quest in Paola Marks Early State Venture
Lawrence editor G W Brown led an 1860 drilling effort near Wea Creek Paola Miami County after studying an old oil spring report. The venture, with partners including Erastus Heath and Lykins, reached 275 feet but failed, yet established Paola as the first drilling site in Kansas and Miami County’s long oil history.
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Kansas
G. W. Brown
Herald of Freedom
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
E. L. Drake
Brown
A. D. Searle
Wea Creek
Paola
Miami County
Erastus Heath
Maltravis Solomon
Doctor Barker
Seth Clover
W. R. Wagstaff
G. W. Miller
Doctor Lykins
Kansas City
Ito
Mid-Continent
Gulf of Mexico
Miami
Three Generations Enroll at Kansas State University
A Coffey County family of three generations enrolls at Kansas State University to save costs. Florence Garrett, 67, Burlington, her daughter Winnifred Hazen, 41, LeRoy, and granddaughter Jolene Hazen, 20, are all juniors in elementary education living together in Manhattan. Jolene and Winnifred expect degrees in June 1961, while Garrett pursues additional courses to renew her teaching certification after 13 years teaching before retirement.
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Manhattan
Kas
Coffey County
Kansas State University
Florence Garrett
Burlington
Winnifred Hazen
LeRoy
Jolene Hazen
Hazen
Jolene
Iola Junior College
Garrett
Emporia State College
Daily Crude Output Falls in Oklahoma Texas
Oklahoma and Texas declines pull down weekly crude averages. Oil and Gas Journal reports a total drop of 21 340 barrels to 6 832 090 for the week ended Oct 3. Oklahoma end-of-month drop was 32 800 barrels to 485 200. Texas output fell 14 420 barrels to 2 485 600. Journal estimates 1959 production at 1 949 028 270 barrels.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Texas
Oil and Gas Journal
the Journal
Oil production declines in Kansas and Nebraska
State figures show Kansas output down 3,280 barrels to 515,000 and national production slipping from 1,823,949,440 barrels last year to a lower figure. The report notes continued regional losses and overall weaker supply levels.
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Kansas
Drinking Juryman's Experiment Succeeds
Houston grand jury foreman Cecil W. Galbraith a Baptist deacon conducted an alcohol test by drinking mixed drinks in front of nondrinking jurors to study police methods for judging intoxication. He said 15 percent blood alcohol is too high, but the panel found the experiment potentially useful for future deliberations.
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Houston
Tex
Cecil W. Galbraith
Galbraith
General Kerr Named Assistant Chief of National Guard Bureau
Maj. Gen. Clayton P. Kerr of Dallas, commanding general of the 49th Armored Division, is named assistant chief of the National Guard Bureau by Army Secretary Wilbert M. Brucker at a National Guard Association luncheon in San Antonio. The report notes cocoa production in the Gold Coast and Nigeria constitutes about half of global output.
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San Antonio, Tex
49Th Armored Division
Clayton P. Kerr
Dallas
National Guard Bureau
Army
Wilbert M. Brucker
National Guard Assa
Wide rainfall stretches across the Midwest and South
The Associated Press reports mild temperatures and rain across the region with Chicago and St Louis receiving about 1 inch of rain into the second day. Oklahoma and Texas saw rising deaths and millions in damages as rivers swelled. The Weather Bureau predicted more rain from Washington to New England tonight.
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Associated Press
Midwest
St. Louis
Quincy
Ill
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Burwood
Texas
Oklahoma
Mondson
Washington
Idaho
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Florida
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic Coast
Lower Lakes Region
New England
Goldwyn in Excellent Condition After Knee Operation
Samuel Goldwyn, 77, veteran film producer, is reported in excellent condition after surgery to remove damaged cartilage from his right knee. The operation was described as successful and his recovery is expected to proceed without complications.
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New York
Samuel Goldwyn
Motion to Quash Denied by Judge in Wellman DUI Charge
State Rep. Dick Wellman lost his motion to quash a DUI charge from last March. He argued the charge did not fall under felonies or breaches of the peace as permitted by the Kansas Constitution for legislators en route to sessions. District Judge Walter F. Heml held against him.
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Marion
Kas
Dick Wellman
Alden
Wellman
Kansas
Walter FE. Hem
Infant Chokes to Death in Monroeville Milk Bottle Incident
Eight month old Santo Gonzales Jr. died after choking on milk from a baby bottle in Monroe, New York. Police ruled the death accidental. the mother Laura Gonzales had briefly left him alone for about ten minutes.
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Monrof
N.Y
Santo Gonzales Jr
Laura Gonzales
Brow Overruled Wellman's Motion In Court
The court overruled Wellman's motion and reset his trial for the February term, scheduling a new date at the county courthouse.
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Brow
Wellman
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David Lykins
Section
Township
Juryman
Gold Coast
Nigeria
Africa
Allen Monument Company
S. Central
Chanate
Poebuck Ando CO
SEARS
New Orleans
Birmingham
Ala
Montana
Oregon
J. Howard
Goldwyn
Wards
Chanute
Harry
Barclay
Sale
Ban-Lon
Brent Hose All
Chanute Farmers Cooperative Assn
Chanute, Kan
Anchor Serum Company
St. Joseph, Missouri
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