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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

5

Wildcat oil boom draws moneyed amateurs into Oklahoma fields

Oklahoma’s oil region sees 600 plus wells drilled by a new class of investors including war contractors, brewers, gamblers and movie stars. They spend millions seeking quick profits though most lack oil experience and rely on seasoned supervisors.

Oklahoma Childe Barrow Daily Oklahoman

Break‑in at Jim Bennetts Pool Hall and Local Theft Reports

Police report Wednesday night break in at Jim Bennetts pool hall 102 North 6th Street with front door pried open and a H W Raby cigarette machine looted about 59 dollars in money and cigarettes stolen. Also front door glass smashed at Robert H Goza cafe 307 Washington Street but proprietor reports nothing of value missing. World War II note notes Germans operating 143 underground factories.

Jim Bennett North 6Th Street H. W. Raby Robert H. Goza Washington Street

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