Governors See Huge Undiscovered Oil and Gas Reserves
Oklahoma Governor Henry Bellman and West Virginia Governor Hulett Smith said major undiscovered oil and gas reserves remain in their states as the Interstate Oil Compact Commission meeting opened. Federal officials urged maintaining adequate crude capacity for growth and mobilization, while spillover topics included water transport boosting Oklahoma’s petroleum industry and potential fertilizer plant expansion. About 400 regulatory officials from 25 states attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max B. Skelton
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Henry Bellman
R-Okla
Hulett C. Smith
D-W Va
Tell Commission
Oil and Gas Conservation Study Commission
J. Cordell Moore
Interior Secretary
Adm
W. H. Shiref
Defense Department
Moore
Shleef
Bellman
Mississippi River
Local Court Actions Include Check, Liquor Violations
A county court jury fined Bill E. Abbott 100 dollars for a seven dollar bad check. Odell Alexander faced four liquor violation counts with bonds totaling 750 dollars. Bond set for A J Woodward on a check offense. Sammy Barker and Albert Sendejo pleaded innocent to drug and firearm related charges and were each bonded at 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill E. Abbott
Ave
Carson Smith
Abbott
Pat Moore
Odell Alexander
E. 14Th St
Edwin H. Boedeker
Alexander
A. J. Woodward
2Nd St
Sammy Garon Barker
N. Hudson St
Albert Sendejo
Grimnnell St
Floydada Plans Public Hearing on New Zoning Ordinance
Floydada schedules a public hearing at City Hall on July 12 for a drafted zoning ordinance after two years of study. Cecil Hagood heads the zoning commission with Billy Brown, Kenneth Bain, Carl Minor, and Clinton Fyffe. The ordinance will not affect existing industries, businesses, or residences and establishes zoning districts, regulations, and district boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floydada
Zoning Commission
Cecil Hagood
Billy Brown
Kenneth Bain
Carl Minor
Clinton Fyffe
Remodeling Begun At Hereford Post Office
Work on the Hereford Post Office remodeling and extension has started with costs over 200000 dollars. Everett Mitchell Construction Co. of Sherman is the contractor. Completion is expected by May 1967. The post office currently operates from a leased building formerly occupied by J C Penney Co. in Hereford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hereford
Everett Mitchell Construction Co
Sherman
J.C. Penney Co
Oil Operators Offer Proposals
Tulsa AP The steering committee of a 21 state liaison group for independent oil operators was instructed to study proposals to boost oil and gas drilling. Plans include reduced imports and quotas for domestic crude producers, with subcommittees formed by the Independent Petroleum Association of America and the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Independent Petroleum Association of America
Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association
Oil Operators Ordered To Close Surface Pits In Texas
The Texas Railroad Commission ordered oil operators in Wharton County to stop using surface pits for disposing brines and waste from wells. Pits with impervious linings may be approved with special permission. Evidence from a May 6 hearing cites pollution of fresh water resources and a widening threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Wharton County
Grand Jury Probes Auto Antitrust Over Smog Devices
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles convened Tuesday to investigate whether U S automakers conspired to stall smog control devices for cars. Judge William M Byrne swore in 22 jurors as prosecutors seek witnesses nationwide amid a Justice Department inquiry. County Supervisor Warren Dorn noted years of letters urging action and said indictments could follow if a conspiracy is proven. The probe marks a pivotal step in addressing smog in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
U.S
William M. Byrne
Attorney General’s Office
Department of Justice
Warren M. Dorn
Dorn
Attorney General
Lynda Bird Johnson Hosts Embassy Dinner in Madrid
Lynda Bird Johnson, visiting Spain, attends a dinner at the American Embassy in Madrid as her private tour begins. Guests include actor Stephen Boyd and David Niven Jr., with Lynda delaying a royal palace visit after a long flight and a siesta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda
Lynda Bird Johnson
Madrid
UPI
Spain
Stephen Boyd
David Niven
David Jr
Young Niven
George Hamilton
U.S
Johnson
Denver
Wilson rejects leftists demands over Viet Nam policy
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson told Labor MPs he would press the United States on world issues during a planned Washington visit. He would discuss Vietnam but gave no indication of opposing the U.S. role, calling the war a ghastly situation with potential escalation and stressing close contact with Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
UPI
Harold Wilson
Viet Nam
U.S
Wilson
Washington
Johnson
Britain
America
United States
Man Seeking Work Drowns After Fall
John Franks Smith, 27, of Brooklyn, N.Y., tumbled off a fishing boat while talking to a crewman aboard the Gulf Prince in the Neches River. He fell backward over a railing and drowned Tuesday. Firemen recovered the body after the crewman swam to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
John Franks Smith
Brooklyn
N.Y
Neches
Smith
Charges Leveled At Soviets By Albania
Albania accuses the Soviet Union of aiding the United States to encircle China in an editorial in Zeri I Populli. The piece, published ahead of Premier Chou En-lai’s visit, calls the Soviet leadership a traitorous clique seeking to end the Viet Nam war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albania
Vienna
UPD
Soviet Union
United States
China
Tirana
Zeri I Populli
Chou En-Lai
Viet Nam
Jordan marks 21st anniversary of independence
In Jerusalem Jordan celebrated the 21st anniversary of its independence with commemorative events and statements highlighting national pride and sovereignty. Officials noted progress since independence and reaffirmed commitments to regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusalem
Israel
UPI
Jordan
Romney attacks U.S. Viet Nam policy in Southeast Asia
Ohio news conference disclosures portray Gov. Romney accusing President Johnson of a costly misstep in a large scale land war in South Viet Nam. He argues no clear strategy exists for settlement and urges a new good neighbor policy and diplomatic effort with allies and South Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Ohio
George Romney
Michigan
Johnson
South Viet Nam
U.S
Romney
Midwest
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
Cleveland
America
Michigan Rep. Harvey backs stay in Viet Nam
Rep. James Harvey reports strong opposition to withdrawing U.S. troops in Vietnam based on 8,428 responses. He notes 68.7 percent said no to withdrawal, 10.4 percent said yes, and 20.7 percent did not reply to the polling query on a possible Communist takeover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPS
James Harvey
Michigan
U.S
Viet Nam
Republican
Harvey
South Viet Nam
Grand Jury Indicts Former Mexia State School Head
Limestone County grand jury indicts Thurman Kerr former business manager of Mexia State School on failing to pay over public money Kerr collected 90.39 last summer but did not turn it over within 10 days he faces a 300 to 1000 dollar fine Kerr resigned early May not charged with stealing the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groesbeck
Limestone County
Grand Jury
Thurman Kerr
Mexia
Kerr
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Interstate Oil Compact Commission
Paul B. Johnson
D-Miss
Clifford P. Hansen
R-Wye
John A. Love
R-Cole
Jubbock
We Lubbock Avalanche Journai
Sth
Avenue J
Lubbock
Texas
Avenne
Batoe
Morn.Eve
Sun
Don le
Dubbeck
Lynda Bird
Angier Biddle Duke
Lady Call
Brady
Pounds
US S
Chicago 7
Cadillac
Cadillac Mator Car Divigian
Alderson
Cadillac Company
19Th Street
Lubbock, Texas
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