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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1957

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Texas oil profits ride on rail road panel orders

The article reports on Texas oil and gas policy shaped by the Railroad Commission and Washington influence. It notes Thompson and others securing assurances for higher crude allowables, pipeline moves, and European market shifts, with Texans pushing to boost production and tax revenue amid rising prices and storage limits.

Feoner Ernest ©. Thompson Washington Texas Jie White ‘House Jed Thompson Allotvabls Es Marén Eny Colinis Sion Olin Culberson William J. Murray ,Jr Thomped Encape Lane Anerox Europe Toone Rail Toad Commission Mhainly Weet Thompson Maclin Arthur Fierniniy Office of Defense Mobilication White House Sherman Adams XAVOR Hhe Tong Ding Girodunis Transport Ita Taompron Frawis Amanillo Tais White Howse Girect Europé Crarley Commission Daniel Alverisis Middle East Pexaa. Railroad Commission

Libel award to Bolivian heir Patinso against London paper

A London jury awarded 56,000 pounds in libel damages and ordered a public apology to wealthy Bolivian heir Ovtle-Patinn, who accused the Sunday Graphic of portraying him as cruel for alleged sadism toward Joanne Connelley. The judge deemed the article gravely savaging the claimant and criticized the paper's insinuations about his marriage to the former New York debutante. He urged reconciliation with readers while noting the affair linked to their 1934 divorce.

London Daimte Ovtle-Patinn Ihich New York Joanne Connelley Wits Sunday Graphic Mid-Ellerneen Sunay Graphic Avery Targa Tae

Pool Bill Swells in Texas Senate Runoff Battle

A Texas legislative recess paused a runoff for the April 2 special election as supporters of the Pool bill press for a majority to pass windfall reforms. State officials and candidates visited Dallas and College Station, predicting a decisive action amid efforts by Rep. Joe Pool and others to shape the senate's response.

Merce Themaiy U. S. ‘Senate Legislatiae Joe Pool Dallas Anithai Pequire Sénate Al-Larget Senate College Station State Agriculture Tasssigney White theTexas

Polar air route opens to Copenhagen from polar service

Copenhagen February 25 A Scandinavian Airlines plane arrived in Copenhagen to inaugurate a new polar air route between Toronto or Tor a and the Danish capital. The flight diverted via Oslo for refueling after bad headwinds slowed it ninety minutes. The airliner had linked with a Tokyo plan over the North Pole yesterday, and the service will run once weekly with a 32 hour flight time.

Copenstagen INS Scandinavian Airlines Copenhagen Tora

Drop in Livestock Drops Values Across U.S.

Washington reports the agriculture department released figures showing a general decline in cattle and calf numbers and overall livestock values at the start of 1957. Calves and beefeaters fell, with steers down while cattle and calves on feed rose slightly, highlighting a year of shifting herd sizes and market values.

Washington Jaime

Eagles Lodge Schedules Dance

The San Antonio Eagles Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Fayles will hold a dance Wednesday at 4 PM in the Peart War tal to raise funds for the Dantan Runyon Memorial fund for cancer research. Music will be by Prank Pees and the Vordyhecs.

San Antonio Order of Fayles Peart Wartal Dantan Runyon Memorial Fund Carver Research

Six Shivers Men Withdrawn From Texas Senate Nominations

AUSTIN AP The senate nominations committee agreed to withdraw Gov Daniel and former Gov Shivers related appointments after more than two weeks of consideration. House committee names and a probe into the insurance industry were noted, with a plan to pass any needed legislation following the investigation.

Austin Keb Senate Nominations Committee Daniel Shivers Otis Lark Livida Senate Daniel Sei Hi Lie Speakey Waggoner Cayr Son Insurance Camil Scott McMons Fr Worth Carl C. Conley Raymon Wile James M. Corben Wertherford Paul Pressler Houwsiun Tom Joseph Vaca

Civil Service Bill Pushes County Employee Reforms

AUSTIN February 45. A bill introduced by Len Doyie Willis proposes establishing county civil service after elections in counties with populations around 380 000 including Bexar Harris Dallas and Tarrant. It allows county commissioners to call an election by motion or by petition of 1000 voters or 50 percent of those who voted in the last general election to decide if civil service should be created and gives commissioners power to appoint three civil service commissioners.

Austin Len Doyie Willis PE Worl Civil Service Bexar Harris Dallas Tarrant Wieltter County Commissioners Court

Compromise In Guard Plan Sought Amid Tense Debate

Washington February 25 An armed services committee and army representatives meet to seek a compromise on the National Guard plan. Rep Brooks proposes postponing a June 4 1958 deadline requiring all four enlistees after April 1 to serve six months, while Army officials resist. Maj Gen Ellard Walsh of the National Guard supports some modifications. Subcommittee chair Vinson shows mixed signals about endorsement.

Washington INS Army Army National Guard Rep Brooks U-Sa Armed Services Broaigs Bruoks Ellard Walsh National Guard Agen Sane Vinson D-Gi Chatman Lil Comtalttes

Picketing Seen At Texas Film Opening

In San Angelo on February 25, 1978, youths picketed a theater at the opening of the movie Baby Doll. A placard demo read cave a boy and girl top and Sollywoods protribution to Gaigasville. Theater officials sold the film and audiences filled the theater despite protests.

Sar Angelo Euigers Carricoversiag Carrie Slens Sollywood Gaigasville Gaimesvlle Texas State Schooil

Indian Killed in Election Riot

New Delhi reports say during India's general election in Mysore state a clash at Chintamani left one person dead and one injured as supporters of Prime Minister Mehra's Congress party fought with Communist party members.

NEW Delht India Ae Indlans Chintamani Mysore Mehra Congress Party Cagazh

British Envoy to Speak in Dallas on World Affairs

Sir Harold Cacem, British ambassador, will speak in Dallas on March 7 to the Dallas Contest on World Affairs and its Woman's group. He will set topics for the March 21-24 Bermuda meeting between President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Milan.

Tiallas Harold Cacem Brrth Dallas Cacem Bermida Eisénhower Mia Milan

Special UN Stamps Planned For Emergency Force

United Nations in New York announces two special stamps planned for April to honor the emergency force in the Middle East. One stamp will feature the circular badge worn by the force on armbands and headgear. The other stamp will depict the design described.

United Nagviuns N.Y Ite Middle East

West Side Maintains $1 Price for Children Haircuts

West Side voters and barber groups reached no change to the $1 price for children's haircuts in West Side barbershops. Bratisto Gonzales, president of the West Side Voters League, reported a committee was informed there would be no resolution on price by the West Side chapter of the San Antonio Barbers Association. Gonzales noted the association argued children’s cuts are harder to perform than adults, influencing the stance.

West Side Bratisto Gonzalés West Side Voters League Gonzales West San Antonio Barhuns Ase Ganeales Barber Association

Six Die As Overloaded Boat Sinks Near Minette Alabama

Six members of two related families drowned when an overloaded skiff sank as it began a trip on a Brityard canal branching from the Tousaw river near Minette Alabama. Three survivors, including Jack Norge aged two, spoke of pleas to split the party.

Day Minette Ala Jack Norge Hodge Tousaw

How Life Begins and the Fertilization Journey

A Reader's Digest summary outlines the start of life from sperm meeting egg to embryo development. It highlights recent research on conception and development and previews related features from digest articles, magazines, newspapers, and banks condensed for readers.

Marek Nature Marth Reader's Digest

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