Corpus Christ becomes old oil capital amid refineries expansion
A chaotic, OCR‑style report details Corpus Christi and surrounding areas booming with refinery and port construction in 1917 to 1938, noting massive capacity increases, new plants and pipelines, and numerous companies expanding in the Texas Gulf region with hundreds of thousands of barrels per day facilities and inland terminals planned or completed. The piece cites Corpus Christi, Ingleside, Harbor, and related towns as hot centers of industrial growth with extensive projects and new lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Avery
Tevas
Anak Fe Okhiet
Corus Car Maguvlla Petroleum Company
Prsa
Lin Mirando
Dhs
Barnidail Gicorpora
Lise
Placeda
Duval, Cre OW
Humble Pive Line
Tamley Ponmeras
Gari District
Wis
Balcones
Chicee
Corpya Gholstl
J IneAal
Elorage
Cor+ Chrys pork group
Corpus Christy Slip Channel
Pou Avanvas
Ingleside
Reiiers Construction
Amsco Refining
Rarszdail Refining Corporation
Conmis Christi Refining
Davis Refiizig
Ponlinn Refining
Southwestern
Taickler
General American
Manion
Guutt
Texas
Hamilver
San Antonio
Fugio Peftiney
Edinburg
First Lady Speeds Home for Dance in White House Attire
Reporters note First Lady travels home for Christmas holidays with in-laws and family, plans holiday social in Washington and a potential public appearance at a hosted dance. Franklin D. Roosevelt to attend with guests including Mrs. Rosekeller and Miss Ann Clark of Boston amid favorable weather and presidential plans.
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Seattle
Rangerelt
White House
Daaughter
John Bouttipes
Er Graniebitfren
Eleanor
Curls Ball
Anscont
Heardhg
Pranklin D. Rosekeller
Ann Clark
Boston
Tlaricer
Taiyy Roosevelt
Ramschissel Crux and Dickman Take Three-Shift Charge
In a new arrangement the trio of Ramschissel Crux and Dickman will oversee three shifts under the police department.
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Ramschissel
Crux and Dickman
Is. A. Potice Department
Teachers Protest Salaries and Tax Referendum Demand
Teachers and principals press for a maintenance tax increase to fund school repairs and raises, arguing current salaries and school affiliations suffer under a statewide reduction. The petition, circulated by property owners and supported by local officials, seeks bond issuance and restoration of funding amid a 14 percent cut.
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State Department of ‘Anlar
Trisday
Oxeyr A. Miller
Presinutl
Hovnee Mann Junior Hight
Joint Commission
Cirev
Moneday
Miller
San Altanio
Texas
Bay Ten
Dallas
Fort Worth
MOI
Weather figures show better 1947 than 1996
Weather bureau figures compiled by J Hy Morgfit show Jan Antonens enjoyed better weather in 1947 than 1996. The record notes a January low of 26 degrees, a June high of 102, and a 24 hour rainfall peak of 49.36 inches in June. Sunshine totals, wind speeds, and numerous daily extremes are recorded with emphasis on notable temperature and moisture deviations.
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Jan Antonens
J. Hy
Morgfit
Agust
Bureau
San Antonio
Hall
Watt
New Year Dance At Tourist Inn Brings Local Nightlife
City notes a New Year Eve event at The Tourist Inn near neau titi Corn Gables on Bredericksborg Road with Syncoparium providing music. Admission at Wadell and lef Dichmonds group, no charge for ladies, liquor must be brought by attendees. Report mentions ongoing school salary discussions and tax raises as part of educational funding. Police reform notes include a shift in supervision from detective sergeant to police captain.
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Neautiti Corn Gables
Bredericksborg Road
Wadell
Lef
Murdered mother and musician shot in Muncie
Nixon, 52, former Sousa band cornetist, lay near death in a Muncie hospital as police investigated the murder of his mother Phoebe Nixon, 72. A note asked for no “Stowers or muste,” and police said Nixon claimed years of planning to kill his mother due to her demanding he return home after tours.
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Muncie
Ind
Tee
Nixon
Heighvor
Hacker
Has & Wil
Ben Daugh
Tavern Fights Agent Tactics Reach High Court
Attorneys for Dallas taverns sought to halt state liquor agents use of “sit down” tactics to stop liquor by the drink. They filed in federal court after a failed appeal to the Fifth Circuit at New Orleans. Judge Atwell declined immediate relief and asked for a fuller study of the case.
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Daubab
Ter
State Liquor Central Board
Dallas
Ight
Wo H. Atwell
Aso
United States Crewe
New Orleans
Justice Huftis &. Foster
Ik Ws
Santa Singers to Aid S. A. Needy
Santa Singers under Mire Ghtel J. G Sarran will deliver donated painted toys to 7642 children in need across five stations. The Light-fre department organized gifts as families faced poverty sickness and accident, with tags marking each home for Christmas.
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Banta Clus
Mire Ghtel
J. G Sarran
Hur
Budget Plane Hinge On Oil Budget Plan
Washington officials stated today that President Roosevelt would submit a 1938-30 budget to Congress on January 4. He warned expenditures must be kept within bounds, with uncertainty over relief costs possibly preventing a balanced budget. Treasury officials indicated other items may rise, while heavy defense spending could mark the largest peacetime outlay in American history.
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Washington
Mer
Roosevelt
Congress
Treasury
Surgeon removes teaspoon from girl’s stomach
In Chicago a 17 year old girl swallowed a six inch teaspoon during a party. Doctors performed an operation to remove it. Relays showed no complications and the patient recovered.
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Chicago
Gudowils
Northwest Storm Disrupts Oregon towns and roads
Roaring seas and winter gales lash the Pacific Northwest crippling communications and disrupting travel. A flood of rain and high winds hinders roads, with impassable routes along the coast and through Portland as authorities work to restore service.
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Portland
Wale Vey
Parma
Ponitr
Diehway
Callona
Weather reports and scattered notes across unclear dateline
Fragmented OCR text lists weather terms and scattered proper names, with many garbled phrases. It mentions dates, places, and possible individuals but lacks coherent events or a clear story arc. The readable content hints at meteorology and regional references without a single focal incident.
Four Veteran 8 A Officers to Retire in San Antonio
Four veteran San Antonio police officers with nearly a century of service will retire January 1. The department will create new posts in a department reorganization. Retiring are Taylor Beastey Pete N Tores John T Stark and John D Scott.
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San Antonio Polices
I Ts
We Police Department
Teilor Beastey
Pete N. Tores
John T. Stark
John D. Scott
Thieves and prowlers stage crime spree in San Antonio
Thieves plundered vehicles and property across San Antonio on Tuesday. Overcoats were a common loot from car break ins on East Pecan and Commer streets. Jewelry and cash were taken from multiple homes, including rings, coats, a leather jacket, and small sums from various owners. Police note a suspect and a final report cites burglaries and thefts across neighborhoods.
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San Antonio
Geeworks
B. McLaughlin
Monahat
East Pecan Street
T. 1
Robinson
South Gevers Street
Commer Street
Edward Williams
Verne
Main Avenue
Johnson
Momence
Houston Street
R. E. Turpin
Wood Street
W. C. Earlywine
West Rowood Avenue
J. F. Dalpin
Terrell Wells
Mnta Uh
Saul & Mary's Street
Edwin Bland
Denver
West Fall Avenue
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Atlee Heston
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