Independent oilman outlines costs and risks of deep drilling
The interview discusses the megabucks needed to drill 18 000 to 20 000 feet, with costs of 7 to 8 million dollars per well. It notes scarce shallow fields in the region, reliance on overseas oil, and the likelihood that only major companies can afford deep exploration. The speaker warns prices may need to rise yet return to 40 dollars per barrel fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullock
Terry County
Saudia Arabia
Freedom as an acquired taste in Russia rises from Glasnost
The piece contrasts Western nightly news with a Soviet audience newly exposed to terror, earthquakes, and nuclear fears. It notes Gorbachev's attempts to enlighten people while Russians blame him, and a legend about a birthmark man that could doom him. Freedom is likened to caviar, an acquired taste απαι lives once overlooked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorbachev
Russia
BBA Seeks Full Response From Local Residents
The Brownfield Business Association reports a 30 percent response to its 370 person mail-out survey. It urges the remaining residents to return forms by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownfield Business Association
BBA
Burglary at W R Sheet Metal on Broadway
Police report two break ins in June 1987. At W R Sheet Metal 720 West Broadway thieves stole several cases of Coca Cola between 6 22 87 6 23 87. A second burglary of a motor vehicle in the 600 block East Ripley occurred between 9 30 PM 6 19 87 and 10 15 AM 6 20 87 with a purse and contents taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Broadway
East
Ripley
Graduates envision futures for ex-BHS students
Grads at SPC consider Southwestern University for college and a data processing path in the computer field. James Day plans summer work with church camp and vacation, then Oral Roberts University in fall. D Ann Steele aims for a relaxed summer and Texas Tech sorority rush, hopes marriage and motherhood, and prefers not to work. Future hopes include marriage, children, and dreams that may come true.
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SPC
Southwestern University
James Day
Oral Roberts University
Oklahoma
Day
D'Ann Steele
Texas Tech
Miss Steele
May gas and oil discoveries report by Texas operators
Texas oil and gas operators reported 49 gas and 19 oil discoveries in May according to Railroad Commission Chairman Mack Wallace. April filings showed 50 gas and 24 oil discoveries, with 326 dry holes in May versus 150 in April.
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Texas Oil and Gas Operators
Railroad Commission
Mack Wallace
Commission
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TNAB
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Parent
Gardian
Coleman Park
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