| 87,000 Oil Wells Shut Down | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1529 |
| Catalog #: | 347477 | |
| Clip Number: | 347477-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 011-799-02 | |
| Timecode: | 01:37:07 - 01:37:44 | |
| Location: | AUSTIN, TEXAS | |
| Year Shot: | 1939 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ECONOMICS: Legislation ECONOMICS: Price Control INDUSTRY/POWER & ENERGY: Oil LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Texas | |
| Description: | Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Thousands of wells and workers are affected as an order is signed shutting all wells down until prices for 'crude' are raised. A battle that may mean a serious nation wide shortage. Sign - Closed No Oil To Sell. | |
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