Sinclair on oil prices and government control
The article quotes Sinclair arguing that industry pricing practices and regulatory actions hurt profits, urging a shift toward government control if private markets fail. He blames price determinants, cites Texas price cuts, and opposes broader federal control while warning of ultimate bankruptcy if proration continues. He frames crude versus product pricing as a core link and warns of industry collapse without reform.
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Sinclair
Texas
Regulatory Commissions
Sil
U.S
Oil production costs and investment estimates given in dialogue
A quoted passage details needing 2000 barrels per day and drilling eight wells at about $120,000 to reach 2000 barrels with 8 20-barrel allowances. It notes costs to raise production, a plan to increase output, and warns that changing prices could invite indictment.
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Uitte
Tinals
Navy Recruits to Go to Houston for Examinations
First group of 18 enrollees from the San Antonio district heads to Houston for physicals in August. Eight depart in the initial contingent, ten later, with a second group set for August 16. From the San Antonio district 28 recruits were accepted.
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United States
San Antonio
Houston
Staton Nere
Dogs Attack Two Residents in Los Angeles
Two residents were bitten by attacking dogs in Los Angeles. Isaac Davidson, 51, 1004 Denver Boulevard, sustained wounds to his left hand and right leg in the 200 block of Jean Street. Jimmy Wong, 13, 1225 Leal Street, was treated after a stray dog bit his right wrist at home.
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Robert D. Green Keepltet
Issac Davidson
Denver Boulevard
Jean Street
Jimmy Wong
Leal Street
Shoplifters Win in Midtown Chase
A noon chase through downtown ended with shoplifters escaping. An employee of Sugarman Brothers at 401 West Houston street attempted to stop them as youths allegedly stole $17 worth of work shirts by surreptitiously passing them to confederates.
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Sugarman Brothers’ State
West
Houston Street
T. Banter
Uinaugh
Untitled health alert about swollen ankles and kidney risks
A garbled health advisory warns that ankle swelling may signal illness and kidney problems. It cautions against self diagnosis and mentions substances like Usatex with a money back guarantee, while noting unreadable details and dubious claims.
Army officers to instruct guard in third army maneuvers
Seventeen regular army officers and 3 commissioned officers head to Cravens Louisiana Friday and Saturday to act as instructors and military advisers for Texas National Guard units during the third army maneuvers. Col Augustus F Dannemier will lead the group with Lieuts Co James V Ware Carl Clapton John K Boles Maj Carey Goodwyn Maj Donald P Spalding Maj Wil Parker Maj Ross B Smith Maj Chauncey McM Lyons Maj Samuel Thompson Maj Emmett B Conner Maj Charles W Mays Maj Everett M Graves Maj Milo B Barragan Maj Haward H Dignowily and several sergeants in supporting roles.
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Cravens
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Louisiana
James V. Ware
San Antonio
Carl. Claputon
Fort Worth
John K. Boles
Carey ¥_ Goodwyn
Donald P. Spalding
Wil ¥. Parker
Ross B. Smith
Waco
Chauncey McM. Lyons
Samuel , Thompson
Delia
Emmett B. Conner
Ifantry
Dallas
Charles W. Mays
British merchant cruiser Alcantara docks in Rio harbor
In Rio de Janeiro the 22,209 ton Alcantara with one funnel visible enters the harbor after a sea battle with a German raider in the South Atlantic. Embassy notes say both ships were hit with slight damages. German DNB claims heavy hits and continued warfare on British trade. The scene is set near the Brazilian Tristan da Cunha area within the U.S. neutral zone.
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Alcantara
South Atlantic
Vianna Island
Brazzilan
Trinidade
Uet Rallty Zone
New York
Berlin
DNB
Rio de Janeiro
Hearing Monday on Olmos Terrace Annexation Fight
A hearing on a temporary injunction to block the citys annexation of Olmos Terrace will occur at 9:30 p.m. Monday in the Fifty-seventh court. Melvin Binz, elected mayor when Glos Terrace incorporated, and others brought the suit.
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Olmos Terrace
Melvin Binz
Glos Terrace Incorporated
Maverick Delays Naming Secretary After Murphree Resigns
ASYOT MAUry Mereree Thursday Indicated he was in no hurry to se lech a successor to Alex Murphree, one of his secretaries who resigned. Murphree announced his resigna tion from city employ Thursday morning. He had held the position about eight months.
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Asyot Maury Mereree
Selech
Alex Murphree
Murphree
City
Tax values being listed for Bexar County properties
Thirteen clerks hired at $80 a month work to compile full assessment values for Bexar County. Milton Schramm, chief clerk for the Board of Equalization, says the board is about a month behind due to bound rolls. County Auditor Edgar Garvey aims to finish by August 45, with sessions starting August 7. The office will mail notices to taxpayers who protested. Of 20 books checked, 800 protests were filed, fewer than in prior years due to minimal valuation changes.
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Valuge
Bexar County
Milton Sehrarom
Bexar County Board of Equalization
Edgar Garvey
Schramm
War Conditions To Be Copied For Air Ground Training
Instructions to conduct air ground firing under realistic war simulations were issued to division and post commanders of the Eighth Corps. Reports of air ground operations will be filed at year end along with assignments of ground officers for two weeks of training with all carpet units. Training funds and slots are available via the Twenty second Observation squadron at Brookfield for officers who completed observation training.
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Eighth Corps
Thursdey
Gem
Brees
Brookefield
Oficers
Air Corps
Man Bitten by Black Widow Spider While Resting
Leonardo Rodriguez aged 27 of 214 Monterey Street dozed under a tree near Kelly' Geld in sweltering heat when a black widow spider bit him. He received treatment on Thursday at Robert B. Greeny Hospital.
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Monterey Street
Kelly
Snoves
Rodrignes
Robert B. Greeny Hospital
S A Chest Budget Group Meeting Set
San Antonio community budget group announces final hearing for applicants Monday at 3 p.m. in the Casino building. Four sub committees completed surveys and will report Wednesday. R R Witt and Theo F Wells will preside at the meeting.
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San Antonio
Bulldine
R.R. Witt
Theo F. Wells
Famous Dancer Nijinsky Regains Sanity in Budapest
Vaslav Nijinsky, famed ballet star, arrived in Budapest from a Swiss asylum to a restored mental state after two decades of illness. He goes to reside with his wife’s Hungarian relatives and previously sought an American visa for continued insulin treatments, with his wife’s efforts highlighted in her biography.
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Budapest
Vaslav Mijinsky
Switzerland
Nijinsky
Romats
United States
Mme. Nijinsky
O'Daniel Wins Texas Democratic Primary With 54.4 Percent
Governor W Lee O Daniel leads Texas Democrats with 54.4 percent of the vote in the latest bureau tally. He secured 17 346 of 31 146 counted. Other gubernatorial contenders include Exes Thompson 243 782 and Miriam Ferguson 96 618. Runoff rivals Pierce Brooks and Olin Culberson trail with around 201 000 and 199 000 votes. Chief justice candidates H Lattimore 245 127 and James P Alexander 306 520 also proceed to a runoff.
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Dallas
W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas Election Bureau
O'Daniel
Harry Tines
Miriam
Ferguson
Jerry Sadler
Arlen
Gydone Davis
Condron
Pierce Brooks
Olin Culbere
Supreme Court
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Lattimore
Volees
James P. Alexander
Union Delays Boeing Strike In Seattle Plants
Union workers at Boeing Aircraft in Seattle voted to delay a threatened strike for at least ten days. They oppose proposed wage cuts and authorized their negotiations committee to pursue a settlement with the company during a mass meeting held just before the deadline.
CMTC Units Go On Maneuvers At Camp Bulls
About 1500 Citizens Military Training campers at Camp Bulls began a three day maneuver in the Leon Springs hills. Fourth year riders commanded field exercises under Col Ralph Durkee with Maj Gen Walter Krueger observing. Guests viewed a regimental parade and a noon meal of 1500 pounds of red chicken. After a minstrel show and retreat parade, enrollees prepared for departure next week as athletic awards and college scholarships are announced.
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Camp Bulls
Leon Springs Military Reservation
Ralph ©. Durkee
Manragers
Tennessee Primary Nominates Dem Candidates Amidstu Campaigns
In Nashville Tenn Aug 1 a Tennessees democratic primary forecast for governor US senator three congress seats and state posts. Fighting between Gov Cooper and George Dempster drew attention while K D McKellar faced Claude C Toler and John R Neal in the Senate race. Memphis supported by early Crump influence heated the Fifth District contest to replace Joseph W Burn and the late speaker.
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Tenn
Tennessee
Congress
Sean
Prenilos Cooper
George Dempster
U. S
K. D. McKellar
Cluude CG
Toler
Paris
John R. Neal
Knoxville
F Cooper
McKellar
Memphis
Vatican Confers Citizenship to Diplomatic Staff
The Vatican announced that all diplomatic representatives abroad including nunciatures and apostolic delegations have been granted Vatican citizenship with Italian government consent. The move aims to clarify the status of Holy See representatives abroad amid Italy's belligerent stance.
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Vatican City
Vatican
Holy Bee
Italy
Pickpocket Loot Report From Local Night Intrusion
Thursday police report 87 dollars stolen in a single night by pickpockets. Victims include Raymond Nixon Kelly Seld with eight dollars from Monterey street. Jon R Stewart of Fort Sam Houston says sixteen dollars vanished at Commerce and Chestnut. William Traylor lost thirteen dollars at New Breuiels avenue and Carson street.
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Kelly Seld
Monterey Street
Jon R. Stewart
Fort Sam
Housston
Commerce and
Chestnut
William Traylor
Came Post
New Breuiels Avenue
Carson Street
Two Army Crashes in Canal Zone Draw Searches for Causes
Army officials probed jungle near Big Histo in Panama for the cause of a bomber crash that sent seven crewmen parachuting to safety. Investigators also examined yesterday’s Canal Zone wreck of an amphibian ambulance ship during landing at Rio Hato, while the bomber’s pilot Lieut. Williams Creer of Spanish Fork and the amphibian’s pilot Lieut. Thymes Darcy of Feston were named in the incidents. The scene involved towing targets when the loss of control occurred.
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Feston
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