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Nebraska Oil Boom Promises Growth and Hope Across the State
The text surveys early American oil history and Nebraska’s rising role, noting 1939 as the first Nebraska oil field opening, 60 successful wells, 900 barrels daily average, and 5 850 000 barrels produced by January 1 1950. It highlights reserves of 1 624 000 barrels and 3 000 acres proved productive, with new refineries and exploration leases expanding statewide.
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