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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1960
Page
2
Cyprus became independent at midnight after a four year fight that split Greek and Turk communities. The nation’s declaration followed a booming gun salute, ending British military influence in Nicosia and marking a new era after Cyprus served as a base during the Suez era.
King C B Kiel Jr Wichita Falls will drill the No 1 B Alexander Estate well southeast of Guthrie and southwest of Plain to test at 380 to 550 feet depths. The drilling site lies near Section lines in Block D. J H Gibson and H Fulton & Co of Lubbock are noted in the contest description with 1,684 feet east lines and 330 feet from south.
The report outlines multiple wildcat tests in Glasscock, Ector, Coke and Pecos counties as operators including S.C. Currie, Nolan, Schaef fer, and Condor pursue Devonian and Wolfcamp targets. Notable tests include No. 1 Lula Hines in Coke County and No. 1 Yates off Patricia, with oil flows, gas rates, and depths detailed for several wells.
In west central Martin County Hunt Oil Co No 1 Griffin reports reaching 9 883 ft with 4 224 ft gas and 90 ft mud cut off as a possible discovery. Production tested near Lenorah N Glass field 1 196 ft from north and 1 320 ft from west lines of Section 138 amid survey by M Curt.
Fisher and Runnels secure Wildcats amid drilling in Ballinger region. J. W. Barr and Anderson plan Nos. 1 wildcat wells at depths around 2,700 feet within Montes survey. Staley reports Tannehill gas test near Hamlin, with oil, mud, and brackish water showings, 2,705 feet total depth and cement awaiting.
AUSTIN AP Total crude oil purchase nominations for September are 510 barrels more than August as the Texas Railroad Commission reports. The commission notes stocks of crude oil and products on August 5 were 31 600 000 barrels above the desired level. The Bureau of Mines estimates September market demand for Texas crude at 2 575 000 barrels a day, down 75 000 from August. Ac eatin production August 5 was 248 10 barrels daily. Based on the Aug 13 weekly report the pattern shows 3 010351 barrels aspirated at 80 days, with 2 645 306 at 9 days, 2 462 684 at 7 days. New York Catskill Mountains center of
Col. Wilson H. Banks commander of the 3700th Air Base Group received the Air Force Commendation Medal at Lackland AFB Texas for two years of meritorious service in directing and administering major support activities. He is preparing for a new assignment at Williams AFB Arizona and is the son of W F Banks of 318 Ave WW gains in fat from high energy feed and fiber sources in pig nutrition studies.
A U S D A study shows energy diets aiding hog feeding and potential lean gains. Researchers explore fiber levels and corncob based rations to boost carcass quality and production economy, while noting application methods may impact results.
Seven private firms win licenses to build paper mills in Bihar using bamboo and straw. In Texas field notes, Devonian tests at Pecos County near Pyote show Dorothy Vaughn drilling with gas and oil shows, North Pecos confirmation 10 miles south of Imperial.
Detroit AP James Hoffa’s libel suit against Jack Paar and Robert F Kennedy was dismissed by Judge Theodore Levin on a technicality. NBC’s motion to quash and a hearing for dismissal as to NBC were granted with a hearing set for Sept. 17. Hoffa sought 2.5 million dollars claiming defamation from a Paar television show.
In Texas last week there were 42 oil well completions and 60 total completions. For the year the Railroad Commission reports 6,123 oil well completions vs 7,360 last year and 1,193 gas completions vs 1,202. Dry holes were 112 for the week, with Houston Corpus Christi and Abilene districts affected. No gas discoveries were reported. Allowable production rose by 5,407 barrels daily, totaling 2,568. The total wells listed reached 196,369.
Texas land records show state agencies and colleges lease 39 554 acres to oil and gas developers since 1951 under the Land Commissioner system. The arrangement has generated about 1 740 887 in earnings from about one sixth of the total 264 132 acres, with amounts listed for specific institutions including the Texas National Guard Armory and Texas Youth Council among others.
In London AP report, Princess Margaret's former footman David Payne 28 appeals he cannot afford 206 dollars in maintenance for his wife. Earning 15.40 weekly with keep, he quit the princess's service after her marriage and became a butler for Sir Roland Robinson. The magistrate orders 5.60 weekly maintenance plus 4.20 weekly on the past balance. The piece notes Lenin’s real name as Vladimir Ulyanov.
An appeal ruling in Houston holds that Valley farmers must pay Mexican bracero labor a minimum of 50 cents an hour, affecting employment practices and wage standards for seasonal workers.
Floyd County farmers will vote by Sept. 6 to elect community ASC committee members from ten nominees per community. The top vote getter becomes community chairman, next two as committee members, and two as alternates, with chairmen serving on the county ASC board.
City Planning and Zoning Commission meets at 7 30 p m to review six subdivision plats with no zone change requests filed for public hearing. The board may discuss Quinn Connelly’s development plan for College Ave and Loop 289, where a specific use permit was granted earlier this month to enlarge a recreational center.
Belgrade based predictions say Yugoslavia will produce 1.4 million tons of steel this year, up more than 100000 tons from last year. Industry sources cited Sunday.
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