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Kansas Mineral Output Near Half Billion for 1960
Kansas end of year report from the State Geological Survey at the University of Kansas shows mineral production in 1960 at about $504.5 million, fifth straight year above $500 million. Oil led with $334.2 million, natural gas $69 million, nonmetallics and cement changed little, and coal rose slightly to $3.7 million while cement and aggregates showed mixed trends. Lead and zinc regained small gains after near-zero in 1959.
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