Solons Split on Remedy for Oil Regulation
In Austin on July 27 the Texas legislature opened a fact finding session to probe oil production waste and consider two schools of thought. Some favor production controls by law to curb economic waste, others argue regulation is insufficient without broader remedies. Neither chamber shows crystallized views as hearings continue. W S Farish of Humble Oil is expected to testify in the senate as the administration presses for state oversight amid an industry deemed in an extremely bad way.
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Texas
Psllon
Esecs
Shean
Qneé
Tata
Senate
House
Ross Sterling
Knight
Ita
Neonate
Faris
W. S. Farish
Houseton
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Farish
Erling
Renate
Pittsburgh Mine Crisis Sparks Violence in Western Coal Fields
In a western Pennsylvania mining region incident, a UMWA district president Patrick T. Fagan wrestled with a would‑be killer who threatened his life and fatally shot a woman nearby. The description notes a miners strike impacting coal industry across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio as tensions rose.
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Erese
Prince of Wales Sells Two Shorthorn Bulls to Russia
London dispatch reports from Nottingham that the Prince of Wales sold two Shorthorn bulls from the stock and Nottingham farm to Soviet managers to boost Russian cattle. More than 80 head of pedigreed stock have been sent to Russia from British farms in the past month.
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Niversal Service
London
Prince of Wales
Nottingham Farm
Manala
Russia
Kenedy Highway Bids Are Asked for Paving Project
The state highway department seeks bids for resurfacing the 14 mile Kenedy to Dall County line highway between Kenedy and the Karnes county line. Surfacing work from Karnes county line to Haltersfield is about 46 percent complete.
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Kenedy Highway
Khnedy
Terus
Yi—Hida
State Highway Department
Keedy
Dal
Karnes
Halterseifls
Thronges Pray for Peace at Guadalupe Pilgrimage
Thousands gathered at Guadalupe outside Mexico City to pray before the Virgin for an end to religious disturbances in the state of Vera Cruz. The village, about five miles from Mexico City, saw no organized pilgrimage.
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Merico City
Guadalupe
Maxico City
Enforcement Tightens on Prohibition Laws
Stott McHride, national appointee of the Anti Sale and Leagic, stated that enforcement of prohibition laws has been more stringent in the last six years. He endorsed President Cooper’s administration in a mid July statement.
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Shelhy
Stott McHride
Tle Anti SaleAn Leagic
Coorer
Karnes City Declares Clean-Up Week
A public proclamation designates the week of July as clean-up week in Karnes City. Mayor TD Klingomen signed the order to organize community cleanliness, with residents urged to participate in litter removal and public space tidying during the period.
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Karnes City
Torna
Klingomen Fins
Timef Ruins Record Stony Nrook
Nevuly 27, a chaotic report details J.D. Keevwin near collapse after attempts to restore a clean record. Accused thief Mea Gladan Vanat allegedly lost 70 dollars in a long used Vale nd pillage, tying to a broader local crime pattern.
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Canaiahle
J.D. Keevwin
Roca
Noted Cartoon Caption Commentary by Rube Goldberg
A fragmentary cartoon caption critiques wasteful gifts for soldiers, urging practical items over frivolities. The speaker argues against filling baskets with fruit and cake and insists on useful, necessary offerings for the army.
Pied Pipers Fight Rats in San Antonio Dossytown
San Antonio officials and federal authorities report the Pied Pipers campaign using 1700 pounds of poisoned bait to curb rats in downtown. About 100 rats were killed in April through June with the new method, and 5 more merchants joined 200 already enrolled since July 4. Merchants are urged to contact the city health department for protection details.
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San Antonio
Dossytown
Hiniredy
Waterloo
City Health Department
L. G. Whitehead
W. A. Ring
H. Kirsling
Grain Men Name Causes of Plight
Chicago July 27 grain market analysis by the Grain Analysts Club blames rising supplies and deliberate withholding of surpluses for the world market. The study says wheat has little value beyond human food and excess capacity drives prices higher, creating pressure on consumers.
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Chicago
Analsat Club
Ef Forte
Texan Charged in Slaying of Hiker
A Texan carpenter Chaclea W. Joncas of near Beamont Lexes was charged with beating to death Jessa UT Womack a hitchhiker of Taerisburg Minals near a tourist camp. Officials say the suspect struck Womack fatally during an argument over a ride causing accidental injury to his wife.
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Chaclea W. Joncas
Beamont
Lexes
Jessa UT
Womack
Taerisburg
Herhearly Resterdar
Jones
Community club notices and social events spread across town
The month’s schedule shows auxiliary meetings at W. O. W. hall with a 2:40 pm August 13 benefit raid and banco party. Alamo Review No. 22 gathering led by Mrs. Stella Kerney. Kappa Sigma Chi and other sororities meet at local venues. Bunco club entertainments with prizes. Merry Makera party and weekly club sessions with outings. a city federation prize contest highlights cash rewards and home industry entries. and civic club speakers discuss citizenship and industry topics.
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Fan Antonio
US 3
W. Q. W. Hall
Tg, Coyle
Ory
Curtis
Banco
W. O. W. Hell
City Federation of Women's
W. H. Prat
Mire
Eleurch
Dorthy Hitzfeld
Avenne
Tanise Zim Merman
Rio Vista
Honséstyes
Alex Adams
Manufacturere Commiitten
Oxas Federation
W. O. Pyne
City Federation of San Aries Tonie
Lonor
Ree Rivers Civic Club
Here
Gffra
Charles Tins
Theee Rivers
Texan
Arta
Mfrs
Adams
Ara. Pyne
Bom
City Federation
Artins
5. T. Bande
Joga Qlellons
Heat Kills in California as Southwest Faces Heat Wave
Front page dispatch reports record heat across California Arizona and Nevada with multiple fatalities and prostrations. Two deaths in Browning County California along with a Fresno death of Louis A. Dip 44 and several hospitalizations. Temperature readings soared to extreme highs across Imperial Valley and Phoenix with numerous heat related injuries. Observers noted Las Vegas and Needles recording extreme temps and workers suffering heat prostrations daily.
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Los Angeles
United States
Brow
Califrnis
California
Imperial Valley
Arizona
Louis A. Dlp
Fresno
Phoenix
Ilifarniz
Las Veaas
Newad
Moover Dar
Colorado River
Noted Educator Dies in Chicago
A Pyor Barsee A Mellister longtime professor of education at the University of Winerg died after an operation at Dresbo Hospital. He served 26 years as a professor and was president of the National Association of High School Inspectors and Supervisors.
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Chicago
Jwip
Pyor
Barsee A. Mellister
Yeeca
University of Winerg
Dresbo‘derian Hospital
Kilgore Suffers Second Downtown Blaze
Kilgore suffers a second downtown fire in as many summers destroying seven business establishments and causing about 350000 dollars in damage. Fire officials believe faulty wiring and a theater lighting failure sparked the blaze which damaged the business district early yesterday.
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Kilgore
Busips
Ixy Ip
Kilzgore
Caruso Jr. Begins Grand Opera Conducting Career
Enrico Caruso Jr., son of the famed tenor, starts his career in grand opera by conducting at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The announcement notes his association with the production and marks a notable step in his musical path.
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Waiserant Orreicey
LOS+ANGELES
Enrion
Caruse Te
Tao
Grppare
Graf Passes Arctic Circle on Zeppelin Air Route
A Graf Zeppelin wireless report from Friedrichshafen says the dirigible crossed the Arctic Circle at 68 north, 43 east en route to Franz Josef Land. Commander Hugo Ecker aims to contact the Russian ice-breaker Malisiin. the ship is expected to spend about six days studying winds and weather.
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Friedrichshafen
Germany
Zeppelin
Dirigible
Franz Josent Vand
Hugo Eckoer
Malisin
Ehin Teft
Seaweed Bread Sparks California Trend
In OFAL Calif on July 27 a local baker William Talbor reports a notable demand for bread made from kelp and seaweed blended with wheat. He notes some shops sell it for 25 cents a bushel and says the seaweed imparts a peculiar flavor profile that appeals to city customers.
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California
Ofal
Calif
Bresil
William Talbor
Enid
Peace Orders in Paris Parley
Fifty organizations for the promotion of peace were represented at a Paris meeting presided by Lord Cecil of England to arrange a large popular disarmament congress in Paris in November.
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Paris
Lord Cecil
England
Seismic Shock Reported From Fordham Observatory
A seismograph at Fordham University City Observatory near New York recorded two fairly violent tremors about 1000 miles away, likely in the Caribbean. The first shock occurred at 1:00 and the second at 2:28 in the morning, with reports noting unusual activity and lines of inquiry for further confirmation.
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New York
Fordham Univercity Observatory
Caribbean
Norton
Brooks Field to House New Group and Expanded Units
Brooks Field will house a new group as part of a broader five year plan. By March 1 the 1relith observation group will be stationed at Brooks Field, with squadrons from Brooksfield, Marcheld, and Randolph joining the reorganized training centers. The Twelfth observation group will be formed at Brooks Field, incorporating several existing squadrons and a photo section, while the Sixtieth pursuit group will be stationed at Barksville Field, supporting a restructured unit with the Third attack group.
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Eighth Corps
Air Corps
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Rendelph Field
Kelly
Kelly Field
Randolph Field
Brooks Field
Marek
Aig
Corps Training Center
Airc Corps
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Barksvlnle Field
Sheeves Port
Deceober
Murkestole Field
General Malone in San Antonio on tour to Baltimore
General Malone a popular officer visiting San Antonio en route to Baltimore to assume command of the Third Corps Area. He is accompanied by Mrs. Malone and staying at the Plate hotel to renew acquaintances and visit Port Sam Houston. He expects to spend Tuesday night in San Antonio.
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Philippings
Paois
Steslong
San Antonio
Baltimore
Third Corps
Malone
Plate Hotel
Sam Houston
Sen Antonio Tare
Fort Sam Vauston
Ashile
Chicf Easo
Reas
Matone
Yerty
Philippines
San Francisco Aly
Goa-Idlan
S. Rebley
Trobles
New York
Panama Canal
Art
Baltimort
Tammany Sachem Celebrates 102nd Birthday at Home
John A. Voortis, a veteran leader of Tammany Hall, marked his 102nd birthday at home amid light remarks about past celebrations. Doctors say the occasion posed little risk and he preferred no cakes or fuss.
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Tammany Sachem
New York
John A. Voortis
V Tanmeny Hall
Tammany Hall
Hia
Board of Elections
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