Sea law and admiralty explain the high seas legal order
The article outlines admiralty law as an ancient, uniform system governing sea matters. It notes jettison rules sharing losses, ship as a legal entity, salvage rewards for rescuers, and federal courts handling high seas cases, with distinctions from land law.
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Land Board Auctions Mountain Land Near Boulder
Colorado Land Board auctioned 20 acres of mountain land west of Boulder with a minimum bid of 150 per acre. Bidding ended at 1 125 per acre, reflecting rising prices in the area.
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Domestic oil industry eyes Congress probes into imports
Texas Congressman Wright Patman announced a House subcommittee led by Tom Steed will investigate the oil import program. Patman says foreign oil imports harm independent producers and urges a fair study of quotas to benefit small operators. Hearings may yield workable plans to revive the domestic industry.
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