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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1980

Page

16

Demolition expert Jerald Wilson shatters myths of blasting

Cedar Rapids operator of Controlled Blasting, Jerald Wilson, tells how he handles commercial demolitions across Iowa and beyond. From blasting bridges to trenches, he explains safety, planning, and the realities of controlled explosions. He recalls a near collapse in Frazier, Iowa, and notes the tension and humor that accompany high‑risk work.

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Energy giants listed in alphabetized US top 38 firms

UPI reports an alphabetical list of the 38 leading U.S. energy companies compiled by Corporate Exchange Data. Names include Hess Amoco Getty Oil Texaco Exxon BP Amoco and others, spanning oil, gas, and related industries.

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