Tests Are Given In Humbles New Well In Pollard Field
Humble and Refining Co reports test activity in G. A. Carter No. 1 in Pollard field Ala for oil from a new formation. Drill stem tests target Massive Tuscaloosa while Lower Tuscaloosa wells already produce. Gulf Refining Co brings in seventh producer T. R. Miller Mill Co No 2 after salt water flow and re perforation at a higher level.
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Brewton
Ala
Humble & Refining Co
Pollard
Tuscaloosa
Humble
Gulf Refining Co
Kentucky transforms Federal Hill into state park
Kentucky purchased Federal Hill the birthplace of My Old Kentucky Home by Stephen Foster and converted it into a state park. The site preserves the composer’s legacy and provides public access to the historic grounds.
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Kentucky
Federal Hill
Old
Stephen Foster
Heat Wave Ravages Alabama Farms and City Victim Dies
A severe July heat wave grips Alabama with 101 degree highs in Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. Pastures and water holes dry up while corn suffers from drought. A Montgomery worshipper, Len Sunday, dies of heat prostration at services. Birmingham records a July 21 high of 101, surpassing 1942. Water use hits a new daily peak.
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Birmingham
Alabama
South Alabama
Montgomery
Len
Tuscaloosa
Calamity Jane’s Funeral Pallbearer Claims Accident
Deadwood resident George Leeman says he unexpectedly served as pallbearer at Calamity Jane’s funeral when a pallbearer fell ill. He recalls standing before the church as the casket left, noting he never had his name printed in a newspaper.
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Rapid City
S. D
Wild Bill” Hickock
Deadwood
George Leeman
Leeman
PF. X. Smith
George Hopkins
George
Energy units tie coal and gasoline in content claim
A claim equates one ton of bituminous coal to five barrels of gasoline in energy output. It also notes Japan and Chile produce large volumes of sulfur from volcanic deposits.
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Japan
Chile
One Story Ranch Home Draws Buyers Across Regions
Dean H. Robinson details a popular small one story ranch style home with rough brick or alternative exterior, spacious living areas, two downstairs bedrooms, and potential upstairs finishing. The piece notes economy of construction and future expansion as key appeals and offers blueprints and the Third Book of Small Home Designs for purchase from Scale Mode Home Planning in Roy Oak Michigan.
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Dean H. Robinson
Woodward Ave
Roy Oak
Michigan
New Towns Rise In Valley Of Ajalon Jerusalem Corridor
The article describes the rejuvenation of the Holy Land in the Valley of Ajalon within the Jerusalem Corridor. It notes 40 new settlements and transitional camps, a 10 000 population mostly Jewish immigrants, and roles of United Jewish Appeal and Keren Kayemeth in land, forests, and irrigation. Nearby sites include Ain Karem and Zoar, with a cement factory under construction.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Ajalon
Joshua
David
Goliath
Israel
Jaffa- Tel Aviv
Judea
Ain Karem
Arabia
North Africa
Iran
Balkan
American United Jewish Appeal
Jewish National Fund
Keren Kayemeth
Fire Destroys Whitefield Memorial Hospital Under Construction
A fast spreading blaze gutted the partially completed Whitefield Memorial Hospital in Demopolis last night causing about 175000 dollars in damage. Low water pressure hampered firefighters as spectators gathered and smoke could be seen miles away. The 25 bed facility, funded by federal and state sources, was about one third finished and site donation came from the family of the late Bryan Whitefield.
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Demopolis
Whitefield Memorial Hospital
Bryan Whitefield
1952 Birmingham area building awards down sharply
Alabama construction awards for January to May 1952 totalled 80.18 million dollars, a 33 percent drop from a year earlier. Jefferson County, the state’s largest metro region, saw values fall 59 percent to 20.362 million dollars.
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Birmingham
Alabama
Jefferson
Flyers to Meet Montgomery at Fort Morgan Rendezvous
Civilian pilots and aircraft owners from Alabama will hold a two day flying rendezvous at Fort Morgan State Park starting August 9. State Aeronautics Director Asa Rountree Jr. announced the event yesterday.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Ft. Morgan State Park
Asa Rountree Jr
Foreman Clarence Oliver Dead After Self-Inflicted Shot
GADSDEN The death of 55 year old Clarence E. Oliver is listed as death by own action. He was found shot through the head with a .38 caliber automatic at his home Sunday night and died four hours later. Oliver was a foreman at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co plant, with 30 years service. Coroner W W Red Morris returned the finding. Mrs. Oliver said he had been in ill health for some time.
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Gadsden
Clarence E. Oliver
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Goodyear
W. W. Red Morris
Old Christening Robe Ties Family Tradition in Colonsay
A 98 year old christening robe was used for infant Robert Bruce Leigh in Colonsay Canada P A. The robe previously christened his father grandfather and great grandfather, linking four generations in a single ceremony.
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Colonsay
Canada
Cliff Leigh
Robert Bruce
No Snoring Rules in Hyderabad Assembly
In Hyderabad, India, the assembly ruled that sleeping during sessions is allowed if it does not disturb proceedings. The speaker stated members may sleep but must not disrupt the house.
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Hyderabad
India
Hyderabad State
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Pittsburgh Bias
Jphon
E. Moulton St
Nocham
Zoar
Samson
Ceil Heat
Ceil Heat Div
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Knoxville
Tenn
Decatur
Theo Rom Oy
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Ray Childs
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Ramset
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