Huge Oil Strike Awakens Alaska's Deep North
Alaska eyes a vast oil boom as Atlantic Richfield and Humble report two large wells on the North Slope near Prudhoe Bay. Estimates reach 5 to 40 billion barrels, with potential to transform state finances, railroads, pipelines, and regional development beyond Fairbanks and Barrow.
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Alaska
Atlantic Richfield Corp
Humble Oil
Prudhoe Bay
North America
Fairbanks
Arctic
Alaska Railroad
Kennecott Corp
Kobuk River
Yukon River
Cook Inlet
This Day in History September 29 1968 Highlights
Notable events include 1938 Munich pact signed by Hitler Mussolini Chamberlain and Daladier to preserve peace in our time. Also 1066 William the Conqueror landed in England and 1789 regular army established. World War I 1918 breakthrough on the Hindenberg Line.
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Associated Press
Munich
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Neville Chamberlain
England
Francois Daladier
France
William the Conqueror
Unite States
Britain
Russia
West
Pakistan
Braniff Airways
Buffalo
Tex
Napoleon’s Rooster Day in Court Ends Quietly
In Denver, Napoleon the rooster faced a court hearing as Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Clark argued the bird is a nuisance and seeks removal of Napoleon from its bevy of owners Mr. and Mrs. David W. Beurgeon. The hearing concluded with no dramatic crowing from the bird.
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Denver
Colo
Napoleon
Alfred G. Clark
David W. Beurgeon
Barber Settles Debt With Free Haircuts For Family
Milwaukee television dealer Irving Eder and his son will receive free haircuts totaling 164 dollars as payment for a television purchase. Judge Robert J. Miech approved the out-of-court settlement, stating Eder shall have haircuts for six months for himself and his son.
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Milwaukee, Wis
Irving Eder
Eder
Robert J. Miech
Milwaukee County
Bluebirds of the Sea Fly Fast Over Florida Waters
Flying fish in Florida waters surface at 40 mph and drop to 25 mph when slowing. Reputed as bluebirds of the sea, they can voyage about an eighth of a mile in favorable weather.
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Miami
Florida
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Arctic Ocean
Barrow
Barrow Taxi Service
America
Archie
Gov. Hickei
Bering Sea
Pacific
ZLCIK
Anchorage
U. S
Toro
Mir
Yankee Rd
Mobley ¢ Carew
Magnavox
U.S. War Department
Supreme Court
Paul VI
Vatican Ecumenical Council
United States
Rogers
Optical Dept
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