Nationalization Pressure Nears Oil Firms in Middle East
The article notes rising nationalist pressure on oil assets, hitting American interests most in Iraq where Americans own 23.5 percent of IPC and in Saudi Arabia where ownership is fully American. It details Bahrein Petroleum ownership by Standard Oil of California and Texaco, Gulf Exploration’s stake in Kuwait Oil Company, and Aramco’s 1950 renegotiation raising Saudi share to about half of net income.
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Iraq Petroleum Company
Saudi Arabia
Standard Oil of
Calmia
Texas Company
Smalier Bahrein Petroleum Company
Gulf Exploration Company
Kuwait Oil Company
Aramco
Arabian-American Oil Company
Iraqi oil royalty rise profits Britain and Iran clash
The Iraq Petroleum Company raised its royalty schedule boosting Iraq revenue by 47 million over four years. The Iran-British concession pact of 1949 had doubled Anglo-Iranian royalties through 1961. Willard L. Thorp says American oil activity supports Middle East stability amid Tehran protests over Bahrain. Sheikh Salman bin Hamad al Khalifah has ruled since 1942.
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Iraq Petroleum Company
Iraq
Iran
Middle East
Willard L. Thorp
United States
Panies
Bahrein Islands
Tehran
Oil, islands and power in the Persian Gulf
The text outlines Bahrain's contested status between Britain and Persia, noting historical Persian claims, Arab tribal occupations, and past protests to the League of Nations over oil concessions. It mentions a Persian-Iranian influence in Bahrain, a Bahrein Company royalty of 14 cents per barrel, and the impact of royalty revisions on regional oil dynamics and British interests.
Telegram protest against 15 word limit change
The piece satirizes Western Union plans to raise telegrams to 15 words. It notes the historic 10 word limit and imagines a longer message to protest the rate increase. It calls on readers to oppose the change and suggests a concise protest telegram.
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Western Union
Dragonfly Transformation and Its Alluring Habits
A descriptive passage follows the life cycle of a dragonfly from nymph to flying adult. It notes the dramatic change from mud dwelling insect to iridescent winged predator and recalls Jaeger on their beneficial role in purifying the air space of flies and mosquitoes. The text also mentions regional names and public imagination about dragonflies.
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Jaeger
Candid Comment on Parental Response to Children’s Questions
A Wall Street Journal item notes a father who objects to his children asking questions unless he can provide the answers. The brief reflects on parenting dynamics and the value of response rather than avoidance.
News of Other Years From the Files of the Star
A retrospective column recalls events from one year ago including J Randolph Larrick at Confederate Memorial Day in the Confederate Cemetery and the Winchester Red Cross Learn to Swim program for all ages. It notes Berryville High School graduates and local residents' trips, plus ten years earlier remarks on June 6 exercises and local VMI graduates.
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J. Randolph Larrick
Charles L. Aiken
Winchester
American Red Cross
M. W. Jones, Jr
Berryville
Louise
Burch McKay
B. B. McKay
Midwood
Aubrey G Weaver Delivers Memorial Day Oration
Twenty five years ago Aubrey G Weaver spoke at Confederate Memorial Day services. He was introduced by Capt J H Rosenberger, commander of Robert Conrad American Legion Post.
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Aubrey G. Weaver
Panic Averted as Mayers Hall Biasing Incident Omitted
Fifty years ago a panic was averted at Mayers Hall in Stephens City when a building bias during a staged entertainment caused no injuries. Thousands of visitors jammed into Winchester to view a large Confederate Memorial Day Parade and related exercises.
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Mayers Hall
Stephens City
Winchester
Federal payroll padding fuels bipartisan outrage on Capitol Hill
Washington reports rising hostility on both parties to unnecessary federal employment. Senator Byrd leads a push to curb nonessential civil service and limit vacancies, citing millions in annual savings as Truman faces White House resistance.
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Congress
Capitol Hill
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Truman
Boyle
White House
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Byrd
Ada-Er
Humphrey
Senate
House
Olin ©. Johnston
South Carolina
Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Homer Ferguson
Michigan
Byyrd
Uncle Sam
Truman- Boyle
Army
Navy
Air Force
Civvies
Prompt Surgery Key In Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Medical article warns pancreatic cancer is deadly if not diagnosed early and treated, with delayed surgery raising mortality. It notes common symptoms such as pain under the ribs, weight loss, jaundice, anemia, and possible bleeding, stressing early doctor visits and surgical options. It includes a Q A on streptomycin causing labyrinthitis.
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Ita
Coppright
King
Ateres
Rainfall Data Summary From Past 24 Hours and Year Totals
Rainfall figures show 24 hour total ending 7 a m on June 27 with 0.32 inches for the day. Year to date rainfall is 16.45 inches. Average rainfall over 33 years is 36.73 inches. Monthly averages for 38 years 1912 1950 are listed with January 2.48 February 1.05 March 2.86 April 3.83 May 3.91 June 8.84 July August September October November December 3.46.
Taxpayer appeal over officer training costs in Pennsylvania colors
The Pennsylvanian argues continuing with current colors costs about 40 000 to educate and train an officer annually 500 000. The writer suggests sticking with the colors until officers are physically unfit while acknowledging kickback from brass. The letters show that appeals to taxpayers despite unpopularity with officials.
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Pennsylvanian
How's Your I Q Score Guide and Quiz Questions
A 10 day IQ style test with daily scores ranging from memory genius to good. Includes sample questions such as flints in lighters, a historic ice crossing, radio addressed presidents, original states, Judas death method, and anisette cordial seed source.
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United States
Delaware
New Hampshire
Maine
North Carolina
Judas
Libretto meaning and art terms
Libretto is the text of an opera or musical, including lyrics and dialogue. In painting genre refers to the category of subject matter such as landscape, still life, or portrait. The interior water surface of Alaska is greater than that of any other state. Correct the sentence to Num. of the crowd went forward.
Nigh unto all in church lights sparks faith note
A village church decoration lighting revealed three words above the pulpit. The illuminated message read The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon Him with the central phrase Nigh unto all. The scene moved observers and echoed a faith message about divine proximity amid discouragement and self pity.
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God
Divine Presence for All Sinners Cited in Spiritual Plea
A sermon extending universal divine presence to every person including betrayers and murderers. It asserts God resides within all living beings and that a guardian angel accompanies each individual, urging readers to seek divine closeness and prayer.
Barro Colorado Established as Panamanian Scientific Reserve
Barro Colorado was established in 1923 as a scientific reserve on an island formed during the Panama Canal construction. The site sits on the upper portion of a high hill that remained above water when Gatun Lake was created, preserving jungle life for study.
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Barro Colorado
Gatun Lake
Marriage Means Murder in a Studio Plot Twist
In a tense drama, McGann and Chary uncover playback deception by Farewell using master transcriptions to mimic voices and stage a death. The pair escape attention, drive through New York, and confront lingering guilt as they plan to leave the hotel behind.
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Chary
McGann
O'Callahan
Farwell
Frazier
Farewell
Tompkins
Dink
Ronnie
Wexton
Joe Pulitzer
Bronxdome News
In Blue
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