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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1958

Page

13

Tale of Tape Made for Gift in Oklahoma City

A garbled UPI item notes a Texas pants maker sending a tape measure and offer of trousers to Oklahoma Governor Raymond Gary. The firm sought to market a pair and ensure the governor’s fit while asserting no waste of material.

Oklahoma City UPI Texas Oklahoma Raymond Gary

Alaska Oil Boom Sparks Hope and Investment

Alaska eyes a future with oil wealth as leasing heats up and potential basins exceed five million dollars in exploration. State officials project big gains once drilling begins, with Fairbanks and Anchorage likened to booming northern hubs.

Alaska Oil Boom Prompts Massive Leasing and Drilling Push

Alaska shows vast untapped potential as more than 40 million acres are leased and oil prospecting intensifies. Richfield and Standard of California report strong Kenai Peninsula results with up to 300 barrels per day, while major firms plan longer exploration and investment across millions of acres amid fierce competition and new lease drawings in Fairbanks.

Anchorage UPI Hood Alaska Fairbanks An- Alaska Chorage Tulga Cand Houston Juneau London London-to-Brighton Nes Meler Alan Lar Richfield Standard of California Kenai Peninsula Gulf of Alaska West

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