Drought Lingers Across Texas as Rainfall Varies
Regional farm reports show some relief from drought in Texas with rains benefiting some counties while others still face moisture shortages. Abilene area farmers seek harvest help. Rio Grande Valley remains irrigation rich. Panhandle wheat prospects hinge on two timely rains. Subsoil moisture uneven. pasture and forage crops show mixed progress.
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San Antonio
Pennngbeck
Wichita Falls
Wichita
Wilbarger
Knox
Haskell
Plainview
PMA
John Martin
Ab Corpus
Christi
Rio Grande Valley
Rio. Grande
Texas
Panhandle
Corpus Christi
Live Oak
Atascosa
Wilson and
Karnes County
Governor Presses Tidelands Claim in Louisiana
Governor Robert Kennon heads to Washington to urge settlement of Louisiana tidelands rights to 10 miles of Gulf waters. He will argue for federal valuation of a state fee with three-league boundaries and discuss possible legislation with Interior Secretary McKay.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Robert Kennon
Gulf of Mexico
Kennon
Interior
McKay
Texas
Exico
Gulf
West Coast
MccKay
Tidelands
Slaton approves $90,000 waterworks bond for Oct. 3
Slaton city commissioners vote unanimously to issue $90,000 in waterworks and sewer bonds for improvements. The plan funds overhead storage storage tanks now totaling 120,000 gallons with a state minimum of 300,000. Taxes will not rise, and monthly water charges should cover bond payments over 19 years with stepped principal payments.
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Slaton
O. M. Alcorn
Dallas
272 New Wells Completed In Week During Big Oil Boom
AUSTIN Sept 19 272 new oil wells were completed in a single week. The Texas Railroad Commission reported the year to date total reach 7601 versus 7840 the prior year. Gas wells 46, drilling ties 330, acid work 17 oil wells three gas wells 72 dry holes. The crude allowable calendar day averaged 2,991,235 barrels. Uruguay's motor vehicle census shows 84,600 cars and 44,332 trucks.
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Austin
Texas Railroad Commission
Uruguay
Persimmon Bezoar Linked to Ulcers Says Surgeon
Dr. Charles M. O Leary, associate professor of surgery, warns the persimmon fruit can form diospyrobezoars in the stomach. He notes peeling and ripeness affect risk, with symptoms moving from acute stomach upset to potential ulcers, bleeding, perforation, or obstruction if untreated.
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New York
Charles M. O’leary
University of Oklahoma School of Medicine
Oklahoma City
International College of Surgeons
O'Leary
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Jail Term and Fines Set in DWI Case
Fines totaling 135 dollars and a 3 day jail sentence were assessed in County Court at Law by Special Judge Roy Bass. Minor Renard, 25, 2626 Cedar Ave, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and received 100 dollars in fines plus costs. Melvin Thomas Thompson, 32, 1614 8th St, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was fined 35 dollars plus costs.
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Roy Bass
Renard
Cedar Ave
Melvin Thomas Thompson
8Th St
Egyptian Traitors to be Tried Monday, Ali Amin Denies
A New York statement from Ali Amin, co publisher of Akhbar, denies that Egyptian traitors are to be tried. He says the claim concerns an eastern Mediterranean country linked with NATO. Turkey and Greece are cited as NATO members in the region.
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New York
Ali Amin
The
Akhbar
NATO
Turkey
Greece
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Even Birds Killed By Reckless Flying
Texas Game Commission reports three banded mourning doves found dead under a fence at the Benton Farm in Gray County. Wildlife Biologist A S Jackson of Canadian says late summer doves fly recklessly, injuring themselves by striking fences and tree limbs.
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Austin
Texas Game Commission
A. S. Jackson
Canadian
Benton Farm
Gray County
Jackson
Veteran Gary Johnson Found Dead in Vacant Lot
The beaten body of Gary Johnson, a Korean War veteran, was found in a vacant lot in Houston. Justice of the Peace W. C. Ragan ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
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Houston
Gary Johnson
Justice of the Peace
W. C. Ragan
Navy seeks souvenir shells after truck spill near New Creek
Navy appeals to the public in Mineral County West Virginia after an ammunition truck overturned on Route 50 near New Creek spilling 40 mm shells. Sailors believe motorists picked up the shells as souvenirs and ask for their return to the naval depot at Earle New Jersey.
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Charleston
W. Va
New Creek
Mineral County
Navy
Naval
Earle
N. J
French Poodle Breed Noted in Britannica Reference
The text references a dog breed called French poodle, noting it appears in Britannica. It suggests recognition of the breed and its classification in standard sources.
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Opedia B
Britannica
Yugoslavia Parliament Promises Bread and Powers
The Yugoslav parliament pledges a straightforward campaign and promises to be honest while maintaining decrees drafted by President Tito. The alliance plans a single party ticket with limited opposition, noting a three to four year cycle of decisively approved decrees. the last election occurred in 1930.
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Yugoslavia
Tito
Quarantine lifted in Dallas area as health officials announce
In Fort Worth on September 19 health authorities report the quarantine lifted after confirming vesicular exanthema in western Dallas. Officials from the U.S. Industry and related agencies say the case is contained with no further spread anticipated.
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Fort Worth
Dallas
U. i
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