South Plains oil activity fuels Devonian tests across West Texas
The Avalanche Journal reports extensive wildcat and extension drilling across Hale Yoakum Cochran and Gaines counties led by Globe Oil Amerada and Union Oil groups. New tests target 5 000 to 11 800 foot depths with several wells pending, others abandoned after showing little or no oil.
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Wildcat
Hale County
Yoakum County
Cochran County
Gaines
South Plains
Globe Oil & Refining Company
Claude Downs
Block JK. T Survey
Globe
Plainview
Agey Drilling Company
Herbert Oil Company
Fort Worth
Lee Heirs
John H.gibson
Hunt Oil Company
Graham
San Andres
Alex McCutchen
Dallas
Railroad Commission
W. W. Hammett
Slaughter Bay
Labor
League 63
Midland County School Land Survey
Slaughter Field
Amerada Petroleum Corporation
Gaines County
Evada No
E. H. Jones
Psi Survey
Ereloy Handicapped Week Proclaimed in Lubbock
City officials announced National Employ the Handicapped Week in Lubbock. Mayor O W Ribble is out of town. Pro Tem W B Price issued the proclamation on Saturday at City Hall as part of a nationwide Employment Service rehabilitation program for disabled ex servicemen.
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W B. Price
City Hall
Price
O. W. Ribble
Washington
Lubbock
United States Employment Service
Garza Extension Completed in Garza County Oil Field
The report notes a half mile extension to the Garza field in central Garza county was completed during the week. Wells M Staniforth No 1 Post estate and Herman and George R Brown No 4 Post estate tested pumping potential after treating pay sections with acid, producing 195 and 186 barrels respectively. Magnolia Petroleum No 1 Cable in Hardeman and Hockley county areas prepared for a Railroad Commission test after acid treatment with limited gauge readings.
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Garza
Garza Field
Garza County
M. Staniforth
K. Aycock
Herman
George R. Brown
Comanche Corporation No. 4
Magnolia Petroleum Company No
Hardeman
Jones optimistic on postwar business future in South
Jesse H. Jones, former commerce secretary and federal loan chief, told 18 visiting reporters in Houston that conversion is starting under handicaps. He predicted substantial industrial development for the South and noted the nation faces tough challenges after 1941. The tour included Hughes Tool Company plants.
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Houston
U.P
Jesse H. Jones
Jones
San Jacinto Memorial
Texas
Elliott Roosevelt
South
Hughes Tool Company
Pilot Howard
Dallas and Houston crack down on major narcotics ring
Dallas and Houston police joined in an investigation of a large narcotics ring, charging 13 people under the Harrison narcotics act in two days. Among those charged were Guy Stovall Mel Jenkins Bill Mayo all of whom pleaded innocent. Stovall Jenkins Mayo Huddle and Ferguson posted 500 bonds and were released. Dr. E J Irvine a Dallas physician was among those charged before U S Commissioner John Davis.
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Dallas
Houston
Guy Stovall
Mel’ Ruby Jenkins
Bill Mayo
William T. Huddle
John Ferguson
U. S
John Davis
E. J. Irvine
Hughes Plans $5 Million Expansion At Tool-Making Firm
Noah Dietrich announced the plant now operating at top capacity will expand its oil drilling equipment work and a neighboring brewery. The firm will invest 5 million dollars to upgrade tool making equipment and facilities, shift to a 40 hour week by year end, and aim to double prewar employment to 8000.
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Hughes
Noah Dietrich
Riesset At Vernon For George C. King
Services will be held in Vernon for George King age 64 who died at his home at 202 Adams. He is survived by his wife Minnie three sons George L. King Albany John King California and G C King Jr U S Army two daughters Mrs Jack Cliffosd Vernon and Mrs R R Dyer Rt 2 Lubbock and seven grandchildren. The body was moved to Henderson Funeral home in Vernon. Plains Funeral home handled local arrangements.
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Vernon
George King
Adams
King
Minnie. King
George L. King
Albany
John King
California
G. C. King, Jr
U. S. Army
Jack Cliffosd
R. R. Dyer
Rt. 2
Lubbock
Henderson Funeral Home
Plains Funeral Home
Narcotics Case Ties Irvine and Cady to Dope Ring
W A Heddens head of the local narcotics bureau stated Dr Irvine and D C Cady were not charged in connection with the dope ring. Irvine faced illegal sale of morphine while Cady was charged with violation of the marijuana tax act. Houston police broadened probes to link Dallas group with narcotics thefts in South Texas.
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D. C
Russian Government Allocates One Billion For TV Development
The government has earmarked one billion dollars to advance television development. Officials say the funds will support production, technology upgrades, and related research initiatives aimed at boosting national broadcasting capabilities.
Death Penalty Sought for Revealing Atomic Secrets
Sen. Edwin C. Johnson urged death penalty for divulging atomic power secrets. He called treason to disclose such information and favored harsher penalties than his atomic control bill. He urged secrecy now and readiness to use the bomb if the UN requests action.
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Washington
Edwin C. Johnson
D. Gdl
United States
Johnson
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Senate
United Nations Security Council
Shakespeare Estimated Output Two Plays a Year
The claim suggests William Shakespeare produced around two plays annually. Historians note prolific early modern writing but estimates vary by method.
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Shakespeare
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London
Stanolind Oil & Gas Company
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