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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1947

Page

8

Kansas oil fields top year with 22 new wells and four pools

In Kansas during the week ended Friday industry reports show 22 new oil wells at 15 045 barrels per day versus 10 312 prior week and eight new gas wells at 93 907 000 cubic feet daily versus 11 last week. 10 new wells started state wide, two new oil pools opened, and total 2024 discoveries reach four.

Kansas State Conservation Division Vining Exnloration Co Naotawander Kingman County Stanolind Irvin Suin County Npen Irvine Ciffievnls Kanaay Watehinoin FAUN Harton County Russel Sumner Rooks Butler Cowley Filis Rice Barber Merton Ellaworth Stafford Hawner Melhernon Pratt Graham County Halen State Conservation Division Ta Updo Ross County Sims Marten Harker Kingman Russell

Plot to Kill Japanese Premier Yoshida Uncovered

Police in Matsuyama on Shikehuo island arrested a would be assailant named Aste Yamakawa of Matsuyama who carried a pistol and full plans to murder Premier Yoshida. He claimed ten comrades in the plot, three of whom were already in the Tokyo area as investigators began a full inquiry by the Tokyo metropolitan force.

Bebo Ta Qosassihatear Sujgert Yoshida Remasih Matsuyama Shikehuo Island Kyodoness Rete Aste Yamakawa Yamakawa Tokyo Arca

Rail derailment at Republic kills one and injures seven

Frisco Railways Wil Rogers passenger train derailed near Republic, Maine after a broken rail. Four rear cars left the track. James J. Osborn of Frederick Oklahoma was decapitated in a Pullman car. seven others were injured, all in the Pullman. Five cars remained upright, the last toppled.

Republic Ttr James J. Osborn Frederick Okla Frisco Railroad Wil Rogers Osborn Frisco

Unknown sports items mixed with garbled text

The readable parts mention an open golf win by Herman Baron and a Phoenix event defeating Byron Nelson, with other garbled references to players and locations. The text is incoherent and contains many errors, making precise identification and a clean sport summary impossible.

Associated Press Yoda Joe Areawrek Testun Unives Hardid Te) Mesaaden Byron Nelewr Forest Herman Baron Seitarnchon John Henry Lewis Ab Ettoretn Mhiladelph

Jayhawkers Visit Cowboys In Battle For Fifth Stillwater

Kansas aims to snap a four game skid against Oklahoma A&M on their court in Stillwater as they finish the 1416 47 series. Ray Evans leads the Jayhawks with outside shooting while Black and Schnellbacher pace the offense as the team seeks a season split and a strong finish. Oklahoma A&M counters with a stingy defense and a six man frontline. the final regular season clash is set for February 24 on the Oklahoma State campus.

Kansas Oklahoma Aggies Cowboys Stillwater Ceimnon Blue Hailiwick K. U Kanana City Oklahoma City Hech Kk. U Heiile Hank Dr. F.C Allen Tbs Mr. Gread Wizard Skeda Kansa Jayhawkers Kansas City Ray Evans Eba Kansas Aggies Jtheon Kangas Aggies Jawhawker Khoard Charlie ‘Black Otto Schnellbacher Jayphawkers Mt. Oread

Local Hoop Scores From Area Meet

Topeka and nearby towns report basketball scores with several teams posting double digit margins. Wantera and Corrente lead with notable point totals, while Ottawa and Larned post lower figures.

Topeka Manhattan Wantera Harden of Washturn Rural Silver Lake Femporin Ottawa Corrente Humbelde Great Bena Larned

Crister Named California Football Coach In Surprise Move

Insiders report Crister has accepted the California football coaching post with an official announcement expected soon. The item ties to broader college sports shifts, linking Michigan to the era's realignment while noting the impact on both schools and national competition.

New York Rep Steiders Fritz. Crister U. of California Veliatie Saya Reyaxin Maesten Michigan I Wayne University Detroit Liberal Arty School Ant Arbor Michison

Tri County Tournament At Basehor Next Week

The annual Tri County League tournament will be held February 13 14 and 15 at Basehor with Basehor Lansing Linwood Tonganoxie and University High as participants. Easton invited to participate. Draws set with Basehor and Tonganoxie in the first bracket. Opening game 7 45 Thursday evening.

Jeague Negkeroell Basehor Basehor Lansing Linwand Tonganoxie University High Easton Tasehor

Lawrence High to Play Topeka Tonight

Lawrence High School basketball teams travel to Topeka for a slate of games. First contest begins at 7 with a late game scheduled. The item mentions a Civil War era note on boiling water and food safety.

Lawrence High School Topeka Cintentiere Agle

Budget Ledger Highlights Road Fund and Expenditures

The document records township financials with detailed line items across General Fund, Road Fund, and Road Surfacing Fund. It lists January through December expenditures, including patrols, truck repairs, gas, and maintenance by names such as Roy Todd, Hayden Mtr, Carol Miller, and J.C. Haigwood, along with standard oil, rock, and equipment services, concluding with affidavits of accuracy sworn by township officials.

Stat Oil Co Hoy Hayden Mtr Cooper Mtr Garter Lareen H. Weeks Emil W. Heed Roy “Todd Miller Andard Gil Co Gee Roy Todd J Laaring Carter Carol Miller Sid Gil & Ea Pickens Bros Theo. Wiggins F. L. Carswell Patro Clyde_Hurted Emil W. Heck Witt H. Hayden Weeks Morgan-Mack Bateer SUL Hayden Mir Kritz Co Carterk Carn Miller Altea Herk & Sons Hinil W. Heck Oxnen Mitchell Ray Todd Standard Ol Datfield Jackson Starfield Jackson Prenas Standard Oil Kan Carswell Patrol Biaiden Hayden Mrr Wil H. Hayden Emil WW Heck’ Jr Roy Tatil Paso Green Brow Green Brow, Repair Reb Mowder, MW. Hamiton, Pickens Mach, Welding. J.C. Halgwned Piita Pe Wheelae Toll Overseer Co Waigwood, Andard OF Miter Heck Dr Hayden Meet Halewood Hhertierkeen Wrekel AL ST Haigwood Rack J. Hated Curth Dune Darkword J.C. Haigwwood CG Haigwend Rock Bindweed

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