Humble Oil gets temporary injunction to boost daily output
A three judge federal court granted Humble Oil a temporary injunction allowing production up to 144 percent of the amount previously permitted, arguing the firm faced daily losses of 17 000 barrels under a commission order. The decision, from judges in San Antonio Houston and New Orleans, challenges the producer's Texas fields.
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Commission weighs impact of Humble rate ruling
Austin officials assess a San Antonio federal court decision granting Humble a 44 percent price increase for Texas crude. Commissioner Jerry Sadler calls it a "bad defeat" and ponders changes to East Texas proration policy possibly tied to acreage. Some observers hint at a temporary shutdown of the oil field, though no official confirmation.
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School Ground Park Program Outlined by Dallas Expert
KR Morrison of Dallas outlined a plan to develop public school grounds into neighborhead parks for Fort Worth. He highlighted a cooperative recreation program among schools, county, and city and cited 64 converted playgrounds costing about 200000 with total outlay near 4500000, funded largely by federal payments.
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Film Stars Cancel Appearance in L A Due to Scheduling Change
Edmund Lowe Anita Luise and Wendy Barrie will not appear on the Majestic stage starting August 19 in Los Angeles. Auditions will choose local performers instead. Keareh Osteway and Lasky plan to attend August 23 and 34 for final selections at the Gunter Kotey ballroom.
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Cobb Quits Hospital After Stomach Disorder Cure
San Francisco August 11 7 Homatist Irvin Cobb was released today from the hospital after nearly three weeks of treatment for a stomach disorder. He joked about medical advice and said he plans to write reminiscences. Cobb also discussed an original story for a motion picture and prepared to leave for his Santa Monica home.
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License Revoked After Failure to Stop in Road Accident
Ramirez pleaded guilty in district court to failing to stop after a crash on state highway. Judge Bryce Ferguson ordered a six month driving license suspension and a $1 fine plus costs. Ramirez admitted his car struck motorcyclist Ivan Lawrence. he saw the patrolman remount and ride off and did not know Lawrence was injured.
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Decline in Auto Output Continues Says Ward’s
DETROIT, Aug. 11 Ward's automotive reports show further decline in 1939 auto production as the season nears end. Assemblies for the week reached 24,875 units, down from 28,280 the prior week and 13,200 a year earlier.
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Britain Dark in Dome Test Reveals Brief City blackout
London endured a blackout during a civilian and military defense test aimed at simulating bombing raids. Officials claimed the exercise showed potential value, though they cautioned no final judgment. Early ministry reports were sparse and residents noted few bombing planes sighted during the darkened hours.
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Floresville Farm Loan Group Elects Officers
Floresville August 11 officers of the Floresville National Farm Loan association were announced for the coming year. John H. Myers was named president, William Beutnagel vice president, R. A. Wiseman secretary treasurer, and Miss Carmen Gonnaily acting secretary treasurer.
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Teenage Couple Weds After Short Courtship in Gar Dale
In Gar Dale Aug 12 a 13 year old bride Josephine Masser and 15 year old groom Esmond Hargrove wed with full parental consent after a courtship of three to four weeks. Josephine, a Oakdale grammar school fifth grader, married at her parents' home.
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Oakdale Grammar School
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Aime
Council to Weigh Stop Sign Bids Next Session
City council to consider purchase of 100 modern stop signs as standard nationwide. Nine bids received with totals from 523 to 1080 dollars, varying by metal type. Some signs feature cantal, glass reflectors to improve visibility.
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Hughes Plans High Altitude Flight to Paris
Howard Hughes seeks federal permission to attempt a transatlantic flight from the United States to Paris in a stratospheric bomber, the so called strato bomber, using a four meter bootie 307 plane, according to a Civil Aeronautics Authority official.
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