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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
7
A 20th century London plan outlines the Underground as a protection hub during air raids. It describes how rail networks would mobilize to evacuate millions, with escalators, ticket machines, and signage supporting safe shelter and rapid movement within stations.
June time is quiz for Texas bar aspirants as Judge B H Gardner of Palestine, white haired dean of Texas lawyers and chair of the Texas Board of Legal Examiners, prepares examination questions. The 84 year old, veteran of the 12 year and 14 member boards, has spent much of his time studying after a life in law.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rail works and safety inspections with references to workers and underground conditions. The text mentions measures to insure safety, an army of workers, and concerns about tunnels and hazards affecting traffic, dogs, and smells in the area.
The Kern County land men describe drilling a three mile telescope shot to the bottom of an ancient sea bed, reaching 15,100 feet in seven months. The operation, using a 225 ton telescoping drill, faced 210 degree temps and 80 feet per day progress, marking the deepest well and a $40,900 investment indicator, with further cost and risk anticipated as depths grow. Nearby figures Marsh, Matthews, and others took a Houston trip, while Brockman’s Cafe advertised cold drinks.
Binier Wallace of Dickerson spent a weekend as a guest of his parents Mr and Mrs D Wallace. He visited his family and stayed at their home during the weekend, sharing time with relatives and returning to routine after the visit.
Bennie Howard of Hi the week end visiting Thlatives and Shiner.
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