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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1956

Page

6

IPAA official urges above-ground stocks for Europe oil

W M Vaughey of IPAA urges U S oil to Europe come first from excessive above-ground stocks built by imports. He warns this could worsen domestic gasoline oversupply and highlights inventories about 50 million barrels above last year after the Suez Canal closure. He calls for price adjustments to sustain domestic industry and national security.

Jackson Miss U.S Europe Independent Petroleum Association of America W. M. Vaughey IPPA Suez Canal Vaughey Cone

Texas Helps Cupid With 186 440 Pounds Of Mistletoe

Dallas reports Texas based producers ship 186 440 pounds of mistletoe in the last three weeks. The final tally is expected to reach about 250 000 pounds as a robust mistletoe crop supports holiday cheer.

Texas Dallas Cupid Central Texas

Sheppard Appeals Proposed Control of Casinghead Gas

Attorney General Ben Shepperd urged the Texas Court of Appeals to strike down or limit Federal Power Commission regulation of casinghead gas sales at the wellhead. He warned federal control could tax oil production tied to casinghead gas and harm state conservation and finances.

Austin INS Ben Shepperd Court of Appeals Federal Power Commission Shepperd Petetier Congress

Verdict in Dr Otto John Treason Trial Nears End

In Karlsruhe Germany court officials said a verdict in the treason trial of Dr Otto John former West German Security Chief will be delivered next week. The five week trial ended with letters John wrote to his wife during a 17 month East German stay. Over 100 witnesses provided testimony and both sides prepare final arguments ahead of a verdict expected near week’s end.

Karlsruhe Germany Otto John West Germany John East Germany

UT Announces Geology Grant From Seguin Benefactor

A new University of Texas geology scholarship funded by Roland K. Blumberg of Seguin honors H. H. Weinert and supports graduate study on South Texas tertiary rocks. The Geology Foundation reports totals of $14,685 since September and $42,517 since 1953 for research, scholarships, equipment, library expansion, and lectureships under a 16-member advisory council.

Geology Foundation Morgan J. Davis Houston Humble Oil and Refining Company Guy E. Green San Antonio Wayne F. Bowman

Gulf Oil Warren merger not violation of antitrust law

Gulf Oil and Warren Petroleum Corp claim they operate in different sectors and were not competitors. W. K. Whiteford, Gulf president, says the acquisition does not raise Gulf's market power and legal counsel advise the arrangement does not violate the Clayton Act or antitrust laws.

Warren Pittsburgh Gulf Oil Warren Petr.Corp W. K. Whiteford Gulf Tthe Federal Trade Commission Whiteford FTC Gulf Warren Gulf Oil Corp

Portable Rotary Drilling Rig Arrives in Denver Basin

A diesel electric IDECO Dual Rambler rig arrives in the Denver Julesburg Basin for Shel Oil Co. It breaks down into three trailers and can be set up and moved faster than prior rigs with a 7000 foot depth limit and a 268000 pound net hook.

Denver Denver- Julesburg Basin Shel Oil Co General Electric Shell

Egyptian and Syrian students transfer from Britain to Czechoslovakia

Prague youth paper Mlada Fronta reports Egyptian and Syrian students studying in Britain are transferring to schools in Czechoslovakia due to British French actions against Egypt. The report names Sheridan A. Thompson of Dallas as Magnolia Petroleum vice president and Jack C. Kern Jr. of Amarillo as Standard Oil Texas exploration manager.

Vienna Britain Czechoslovakia Egypt Prague Mlada Fronta Sheridan A. Thompson Dallas Magnolia Petroleum Company Jack C. Kern Jr Amarillo Standard Oil Company Texas Exploration

GI Loans Under Negotiation May Hit High Interest

The Veterans Administration said lenders may require the highest permissible rate when GI home loans negotiated now are closed. The current GI loan rate is 4 percent, reflecting a possible rise if the new Congress increases the limit. Loan activity has declined partly due to scarce investment funds.

Washington The Veterans Administration Congress

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IPAA Ene Sheppard Appeals F. McCollum Continental Oil Company L. T. Barrow Robert L. Cannon San Angelo George Coates Ed W. Owen John A. Kay Wichita Falls C. E. Yager Fort Worth W. Dow Hamm Atlantic Refining O. Scott Petty Petty Geophysical Company Wallace E. Pratt l Carlsbad N.M Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Shell Fields Watkins Life VY Orsit’ Book Store Passono Arwine's Pharmacy
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