Oil Operators Focus on Two Union Parish Wildcat Drills
Interest centers on two new wildcat locations in Union parish on a Bettis Kalil lease being drilled by J Ben Taylor with Jimmie Funston as contractor. Wells near Farmerville aim to test the Nacatosh sand then Mecom if needed, near the Pearson 1917 site. The Primos Oil Bagwell unit in Tugwell City is also under watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Parish
B. F. Bettis
Fred Kalil
Monroe
J. Ben Taylor
Farmerville
Jimmie Funston
J. A. Denton
NE Quarter
Pearson Place
Primos Oil Company
Bagwell Drilling Company
Tugwell City
Township 22
Nrie
Sherrif
Mrs. McDonal
Steve Marshlar
Brookside
Marshlar
John Marshlar
Peggy
Southern regional education plan unites 13 states
A new Southern Regional Education board forms to connect colleges across 13 southern states. Millard Caldwell leads as chairman with Clyde Erwin as vice chairman and H. C. Byrd as secretary treasurer. States pay 1500 per reserved student. nine contracts signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Anderson
Daytona Beach
Fla
Board of Control For
Southern Regional Education
Regional Education Council
Millard F. Caldwell
Florida
Clyde A. Erwin
North Carolina
Superintendent of Public Instruction
H. C. Byrd
University of Maryland
Regional Education Board
Tulane graduates in tropical medicine earn MPH degrees
Nineteen doctors of medicine graduate from Tulane University with master of public health degrees in tropical medicine during June commencement. The class includes Luis Gonzalez-Mugaburu of Lima as special student, with graduates from Manila, Cavite, Nanking, Mexico City, Randolph Field, Belleville, Henan, Yunnan, Chattanooga, Merimosillo, and more. Instructor is Ralph C. Barnes of the U S public health service in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulane University
United States
Luis Gonzalez-Mugaburu
Lima
Peru
Nazarino Natividad
Cavite
Philippine Islands
Andrew P. Hynal
Los Angeles
Prudencia B. Calabasuib
Manila
Fernando Francisco
Jose Lara Gonzalez
Mexico City
John Rizzolo
Randolph Field
Texas
Otto Curtis Brosius
Belleville
Ill
Tzu-Ta Chen
Nanking
China
Vassilious Demetrios Toscas
Nauplis
Greece
Pei Kai Kuo
Henan
Chih Li Chuh
Yunnan
Arthur J. von Weissowetz
Chattanooga
Tenn
Guillermo Soberanes Muncez
Mermosillo
Mexico
Carleton B. White
Montreal
N. C
Belgian Congo
Fisk University Physicist Lomanitz Leaves After Suspension Decision
Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz a 28 year old atomic scientist accused of Communist ties abruptly quits Fisk University Nashville after the contract suspension pending a congressional hearing. Dr. Charles S Johnson says Lomanitz did not resign and left the campus without formal notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Giovanni Rossi Lomanitz
Fisk University
Charles S. Johnson
the Negro University
Johnson
Lomanitz
House
UN American Activities Committee
Robert Davis
University of California Radiation Laboratory
Congressional Committee
Fisk
Cornell University
Truman Defends European Aid Against Communist Threat
President Truman urged Congress to maintain European recovery funds, warning cuts would aid communism and devastate postwar prosperity. He spoke at World Memorial Park, linking domestic growth to global peace and outlining plans to aid underdeveloped regions and defend NATO and free nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Truman
Congress
World Memorial Park
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Tetiuain
Free Nations
United States
Free World
Spore's Murderer Is Still Mystery
Doris Ann Weaver testified at a coroner's jury in Boulder that she glimpsed the killer's sharp profile during the assault on Ray Spore. The Colorado University engineering student drowned after a struggle along Boulder Creek. the jury found death by drowning with head wounds as a contributing factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Colo
Colorado University
Doris Ann Weaver
Ray Spore
Colorado University Engineering
Miss Weaver
Spore
Boulder Creek
Denver
State controlled education quotas for professional training
The schools follow their own segregation rules for admissions. State contributions must fund school improvements. Students pay their own expenses in a normal fashion. The plan guarantees a set number of qualified students from each state for needed professional education, with quotas aligned to state needs.
College Place Baptist Church to Begin 135000 Auditorium Build
The College Place Baptist Church plans a 6 p.m. all church picnic on Monday to celebrate beginning construction on a 135000 auditorium and educational unit foundation. Foundation work costing about 4200 will start June 13 under Lee Thompson as chair of the building committee and Lamar Moore supervising with day labor. Thirty four new church members are welcomed as special guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Place
Lee Thompson
Lamar Moore
New KMT Cabinet Formed With Factions Unified
A new Kuomintang cabinet joins ministers across portfolios led by Li-Fu and Chang Chun. Outgoing premier Yo Ying-Chin urged to assume defense. Fears of mined Yangtze river mouth halt shipping in Communist Shanghai as shippers press for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Han-Hun
Liu Hang-Shen
Hang Li- Wu
Tuan Mu-Chien
Chang Chi-Pen
Tai Kwei-Sheng
Kean Chi-Yu
Chen Li-Fu
Chang Chun
Wu Te- Chen
Huang Shao-Ku
Wan Hung- Tao
Wang Sze-Tseng
Kuomintang
Li-Fu
Yo Ying- Chin
Defense Ministry
Yangtze River
Shanghai
Alabama House Considers Allegiance Oath For Voters
A proposed constitutional amendment in Alabama would require voters to take an oath to defend the U S Constitution and state constitution and to renounce affiliation with groups seeking to overthrow the government. The measure, backed by 67 representatives, would also require reading and writing any U S constitutional article. If approved by both houses, it faces a public ratification vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
United States
Alabama House of Representatives
Alabama
State Supreme Court
U. S. Supreme Court
House
Senate
Oil and Gas Men Meet in Orleans September 22
More than 200 oil and gas industry representatives will gather in New Orleans for the Louisiana Arkansas division of the Mids Continent Oil and Gas Association convention on September 22 and 23. A R Carmody of Shreveport, president of the two state organization, said notable speakers will headline the program. The association includes independent and major producers, pipelines, refineries and royalty owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana-Arkansas
Mids Continent Oil and Gas Association
A. R. Carmody
Shreveport
Georgie Patton Jr. a bold leader who defined courage
Hal Boyle reflects from Hamm Luxembourg on General George S. Patton Jr. burying a legend rather than a man. Patton's fierce honesty and willingness to risk lives for victory are praised as his true monument. He believed in warfare as a harsh but noble duty and urged bold action over cautious diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamm
Luxembourg
George S., Patton, Jr
Yeas
Georgie
Cain
Abel
Garden of Eden
Georgie Patton
Communist Military Commission Deliberates but No Action Yet
A fragment notes the Communist military control commission has not indicated any chosen course of action regarding mines, leaving their reality uncertain and unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Communist Military Control Commission
Eastland praised for blunt remark in senate hearing
Mississippi Travelers Association lauds Senator James Eastland for a razor edged remark during a committee hearing directed at Progressive party leader C. B. Baldwin. The group cited his language as discriminating and defended Mississippi against national criticism of its institutions and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss
Mississippi
James Eastland
Dmiss
Senate
Mississippi Travelers Association
Eastland
C. B. Baldwin
United States
South
Georgie Patton The American Legend At His Grave
A tribute piece honors General George Patton who rests with four gold stars on his cross in Europe. The article casts him as a symbol of American courage and glory redefining heroism beyond military politics. It notes his impact as a lasting emblem of American presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgie
Patton
Europe
Georgie Patton
Louisiana Oil Report Details Wells Completed and Abandonments
Louisiana oil authorities report 24 wells completed with daily initial production totaling 3,492 barrels and 22 tests abandoned. Permits granted for 40 new wells across parishes including Caddo, Bossier, Iberia, St. Mary, Lafourche, and Terrebonne with various operators and zones. multiple completions listed with barrels and choke sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
State Department of Conservation
Bossier Parish
Bellevue Field
Bozeman & Plaster
Ardis Co
Sam Sklar
Lodwick Lumber Co
Caddo
Caddo-Fine Island
Alcan Oil Co
Levee Board
C. J. Brown
Maslow
Cohen & Cosovitz
Muslow
Sells Petroleum Co
Smiley
Caddo Oil Co
Caddo Oil and Mineral
Conway Oil
E. D. Markham
Gary & Gibson
Liebman
D. C. Carnes
I. W. Love
Claiborne
Lisbon
Midstates Oil Corp
W. C. Kilgore
J. R. Querbes
M. L. Woodard
Skelly Oil Co
Albert Enloe
Lafourche
Leeville
the Texas Co
la Salle
Tullos
Nunes Oil Co
Baldridge
Flaquemines
Grand Bay
Gulf Refining Co
California Co
Gulf
Fordoche
Texas Co
J. O. Long
Sabine
Converse
D. B. McConnell
St. Mary
West Cote Blanche Bay
Terrebonne
Lake Pelto
Acadia
Wildcat
Prince Drilling Co
Clement Et al
Bossier
Bellevue
O. F. Shaver
Lodwick
Elm Grove
de Gueurce
Pine Island
Allen & Smith
al Chew
Marie Ridge
Chew
Rodessa
D. B. Chandler
Hassie Hunt Trust Co
T. F. Johnson
de Soto
Kickapoo
W. C. Laster
Witherspoon
Nabuitun
Marshall, Grogan & Kilburn
Robertson Oil Co
T. T. Tolson
Natchitoghes
L. EB. Rachel
Blue Lake
Union Oil Co
Calif
Long-Bell Lumber Co
St. Martin
Section
Shell Oil Co
St. Martin Land Co
Bayou Mallet
Joe QO
Egan
Sun-Sohio
McBride
Tokio
Goal
Perry Rheem
Chalk
Phil Hurwitz
Clay Lawton
J. B. Olds
Woodbine
Conway Oil Co
J. W. Thompson
Crystal Oil Refining Co
South Arkansas Oil Co
Crystal Oil and Refining
Paluxy
Kennedy and Bachellor
J. A. Funston Et al
Sun Oil Co
Fee
Estee Drilling Co
Jeff Dye Drilling Co
Rosa Gamm
H. C. Mosley
Ridgeway
Maslow-Parker
H. H. Pardue
Catahoula
H. J. Strief
W. S. Peck
Travis Peak
Madden Swint
Pettit
Haynes B. Ownby Drilling Co
R. F. Hassell
Iberia
Weeks Island
Morton Salt Co
Golden Meadow
Spartan Drilling Co
D. Cheramic
Saline Lake
Hunt Oil Co
Louisiana Delta Hardwood Lumber Co
H. L. Hunt
Nebo Oil Co., Inc
Canadian oil reserves rise led by Albertas Leduc field boom
Dr Theo A Link told the National Oil Scouts and Landmen's Association that Canada's proven oil reserves have grown by over 750 million barrels since 1947. He said Alberta may hold more oil than Texas and possibly all of the United States with tar sands included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Canada
Theo A. Link
Toronto
Calgary
Alberta
Texas
United
Link
National Oil Scouts and Landmen’s Association
Leduc
Dominion
Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association
R. B. Anderson
Vernon, Tex
America
Crude Oil Field Runs in State Cut
Shreveport Louisiana June 11 Crude oil field runs are cut by 15 percent as Eso Standard Oil reduces purchases to 85 percent of normal intake due to full tankage and slow distillate movement. Whitman Esso manager notes efforts to buy stripper production and avoid waste while heating oil and kerosene demand declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shreveport
Eso Standard
Baton Rouge
H. Whitman
Esso Standard Oil
Whitman
Arkansas Allowables Cut 15 Percent
The Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission ordered a 15 percent cut in allowable oil production in regulated fields citing two buyers reducing purchases. A hearing is set for June 14 to decide whether to continue modify or rescind the reduction. The measure reduces output by about 10 000 barrels daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Dorado
Ark
Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission
Commission
O. C. Bailey
Arkansas
Bailey
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Unio Ildgats
Bettis and
Kalil
Denton Farm
Birmingham
Holt McDowell
Hugh McDanal
Lomanitz LE
OIL and Gas
Orleans
Hal Boyle
Mississippi St. Louis
Bene Ene
Helena
Deat Ewe Eee
Arkansas City
Vicksburg
Natchez
Donaldsonville
Tlatchafalaya
Melville
Cumberland Nashville Hee E
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Alexandria
Justiss-Mears Oil Co
J. BE. Harris
Wilcox
D. B. McConnell Et al
Ozanzone
Duck Lake
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Atchafalaya Basin
Tensas
Lake St. John
The
Bay St. Elaine
Union
United Carbon Co
Frost Lumber Industries
Monroe Gas Rock
Rosa L. McKinney
Interstate Natural Gas Co
E. S. Rabun
Ing Co
Monroe Gas Zone
Ora
H. N. Crawford
Flat Creek Prospect
G. Vickers
DIL
Dagro
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