Oil exploration report from Gaines and surrounding counties
The article details numerous wildcat oil tests across Gaines county and nearby regions, noting depths reached, rock formations, and initial production indicators. It lists operators such as Strichman Drilling, Humble, Stanolind, and Magnolia, with pay zones in San Andres Permian and San Angelo Permian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaines County
Dawson County
Humble Fee
One l. Robertson
Dawson Test Swabs
Ootor
Omy Sparks
County
Pth
Smith No
Dodge
D&w
Gaines
Stanolind Oil & Gas Company
Slaughter
Cochran County
Jeff David
Texas Company No
Montgomery
Val Verde
Hockley County
Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Company
Rucker
Labor 15
Rains County
Woodley Petroleum Company
Bird
Lamb County
Jackson Hole
Humble
Jackson
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Johnston
D&w Survey
Lubbock County
Payton
D. D. Feldman
Edwards
Lynn County
EL Survey
Texas Company
GT Survey
Phillips Petroleum Company
A. Bartley
Lynn
Johnson
Borden County
Sinclair Prairie Oil Company No
Nazi Says V-3 Soon To Raid New York
Stockholm quotes Albert Speer claiming the V-3 weapon would be ready to blast New York by the end of December. New York police officials say the city services are prepared and Mayor La Guardia urged readiness despite no immediate alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Stockholm
Albert Speer
Germany
Ne York
New York
Arthur W. Wallander
City Protective Forces
Speer
F. H. la Guardia
Wives at South Plains collect 2300 Christmas gifts
At Ara Air Field SPAAF and local residents raised more than 2300 gifts for Beth Hospitalized Veterans in Temple. Col. James A. DeMarco to fly the gifts to Temple. drive led by Mrs DeMarco and wives group chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Plains
Ara Air Field
Beth
Oskey General
Tembie
Temple
SPAAF
Camp and Hospital Council
James A. DeMarco
Ex-Student Action Called Unfortunate
L. H. Cullum said he regretted the ex students council action passed at Austin on Nov 30 to reinstate Dr Homer P Rainey and condemn board of regents members He wired John A McCurdy the executive secretary of the ex students association stating the resolution was partisan unfair and harmed the group’s usefulness in the university controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
L. H. Cullum
University of Texas
Ex-Students Association
Austin
Homer P. Rainey
John A. McCurdy
Ex-Students’ Association
Ex-Students Council
Dr. Rainey
Board of Regents
Nazi Radio Kibitzer Hinders Yank Fliers
At an Eighth Air Force fighter base in Southern England on December 2, pilots report a new radio threat a kibitzer with a simulated Brooklyn accent feeds erroneous homing directions from Germany. The spoofing active during combat training aims to disrupt navigation and reduce mission effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Air Force
England
Germany
Fisher Sweats Em Out and Keeps Planes Flying in War
First Lt. Akers recalls shared history with Fisher, a dedicated mechanic who keeps aircraft, engines, and hydraulics in top shape. Fisher’s unseen labor earns trust as pilots recount long combat hours and crew connections, including families from Lubbock and surrounding ties to the air war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Bierson
Akers Nei
Pany
James Faher
Fisher
Tm Supnee
Germany
Dungarees
Lubbock
Akers
Joe Bob Johnson
Kuykendall Bump
Horace Humphries
London
Humvats
W. E. Frumphies
Broadway
France
Katie Jean Cress
Neil Cress
Pilot's War Tales and Honors From the Skies
Lt Akern recalls missions over Europe including Mustangs diving on Eighth Air Force targets and surviving heavy flak while never being wounded. He earned the Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Presidential Citation. His brother Charles serves as a radio operator in the Pacific. He must report to Miami for reclassification and expresses interest in two engine interceptors, urging war bond purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnior
Bing Pei
Charles
Pacific
Akern
Miami
Uld
Soviet Press Reports China Crisis After Stilwell Removal
Izveatia discusses the Chinese political crisis following Gen. Stilwell’s removal. Pykov Ainov notes Chinese ruling circles blame Allied equipment shortages for Japanese gains at Sian and criticizes China’s lack of action to exploit the situation. The article claims democratic masses and allies demand national unity amid rising tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi
Tne’s
Eradica
Joseph N. Stilwell
Izveatia
China
Pytor Ainov
Sian
Pacific
Production hire needed to boost war item output
Army Southwest division engineer said after meeting in Washington that immediate production increases are essential to accelerate U S war offensives. He called for substantial manpower boosts at regional plants to raise output of critical items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Southwest Division
Army
Washington
U. S
Fragmentary Fiscal Figures From Unclear Source
Partial OCR line shows numeric values 120704 and 24800183 with decimals and dates unclear. No identifiable persons organizations or places present. Summary reflects limited readable data and preserves no additional context.
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Coombes
Ergng
Sur. J On
Terry County
Provence
Jenkins
Saweet Terry
Ohn
H. Gibson
Madame Malraux
Andre Malraux
America
Japan
Treasury Departa
War Advertising Council
Crosby County Medical Society
C. Arnett, Je. M. D
A. G. Bareh, M. D
W. J. Baugh
L M. Blake, M. D
T. Canen, M. D
Deyee
M. Clark, M. D
V. Clark, M. BD
D. D. Cress, M. D
A. Cc. Deugies, M. D
M. M. Ewing, M. D. Charlies
A. Fiel
M. D
W. M. Gildnes, M. D
Sam G. Duan
Clyde Elkins
W. English
M.D
R. Mead, M. D
L. Haney
J. R. Harris
Je. M. D
LL Hunt
Lubbesis
B. B. Hutchinees
M. D. Lubbock
J. T. Hutchinson, M. D. Lubbock
B. A. Jenkine, M. D
Clan Key
Lubbeecis
J. T. Kelleger
Slaten
Mancell, M. D
M. B. Mast
Pauline Miller
M. C. Overton, M. DB
E. Payne, M. D
Wayne Reeser
Roy L. Riddel, Jr
J. W. Belle
C Gnew
Roswel
Ww. Standefer, M.D
A. T. Stewert, M. D
J. H. Stiles
A. C. Surman
L. B. Weeds, M. D
Millteen
Post
Lubbeck
Officiel Gevt
Pomona Pump Company
Joshua Money Iron Works
Clowe & Cowan, Inc
Plainview
Amarillo
Texas
Roswell
New Mexico
Ave
Pomona
de Y
Sane Wateon
Bervieg
Tm, Peemtel
Upees
Lubbock Aero Field
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