Drake Well Memorial Park grant approved by Assembly
A $75 1200 grant was approved to develop Drake Well Memorial Park near Titusville, site of America's first oil well. The plan includes landscape work, parking areas, and protection measures, with funding through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
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Harrisburg
Assembly
Drake Well Memorial Park
Titusville
America
Museum Commission
James H. Dull
Gov
Trouble Ahead for Reds in Poland Plants
Reports from War saw Poland describe widespread production shortfalls behind official gains. Trials of factory leaders for economic sabotage are rising as government officials push savings and wage boosts. Workers say living costs outpace higher wages amid plant closures and state brick plant prosecutions. Filbert is another name for the hazel nut.
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Warsa
Poland
Warsaw
Katowice
S&bortage
Donora Smog Tests Claim Success
Donora Pa April 20% Last week's atmospheric tests were described as successful by one scientist. The US Public Health Service said a new team will return around the first anniversary of the October smog linked to two deaths. Drs H H Schrenk and Harry Heimann presented findings to Donora council noting fewer atmospheric points and manufacturing returning to 80 percent capacity.
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New York
Wall Street
U.S
Donora
Pennsylvania
U.S. Public Health Service
USPHS
American Steel & Wire Co
H.H. Schrenk
Harry Heimann
Schrenk
Service
Oil Firms Face Lower Profits Yet Higher Dividends, Oil Men Say
Oil companies report 1948 profits may dip from record 1947 levels while dividend payments rise for stockholders. Standard Oil of New Jersey earned 365.6 million in 1947, funded expansions that cut earnings, as crude prices stabilize at 2.65 a barrel. Industry foresees slower expansion, higher gasoline sales, and continued exploration to rebuild reserves amid a growing economy.
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New Jersey
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Jersey Standards Consolidated
Creole Sncif Humble
Jersey
Texas
Standard of California
Gulf
Standard of Indiana
Socony- Vacuum
Shell
Sinclair
Phillips
Cities Service
Continental
Samn
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