Solar energy drawbacks limit Gulf Oil view and UT chair created
Gulf Oil chief executive Jerry McAfee says solar energy remains expensive and limited to a few uses despite industry support. He notes no clear role for Gulf given full current projects and emphasizes continued reliance on conventional fuels. In Texas, UT appoints Guillermo A. O'Donnell to the Tinker Chair in Latin American studies for 1979 spring term.
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Max B. Skelton
Houston
Jerry McAfee
McAfee
Gulf Oil Corp
Gulf
Tinker Foundation of
New York City
Kent Wildcats stake two wildcats in Howard County fields
William L. Rodgers of Midland stakes No. 20 Thelma J. Cole in the Vincent field near Vincent Texas for a 4,500 foot test. Hudson-Ohio Oil Co. of Oklahoma City drills No. 1126 Gregory 1.5 miles north of Girard, and No. 151 King 2.5 miles southwest of Girard, both set for 7,600 foot depths. Empire Drilling Co. reopens the Arah Ellenburger field at Scurry County with No. 1 Shannon Estate, flowing 110 barrels daily through a 12 64 inch choke from 8,151 feet. Ground elevation readings are listed at 2,155 feet with top depths for several formations.
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William L. Rodgers
Midland
Vincent
Lower Clear Fork
Howard County
H&tc Survey
Thelma J. Cole
Hudson-Ohio Oil Co
Oklahoma City
Okla
Girard
Kent County
Gregory
H&gn
Hudson
H&tn Survey
Empire Drilling Co
Dallas
Scurry County
Shannon Estate
Snyder
Chapter Two Of Gascapade Great gas scare and a missing sock
In Athens East Texas an emloyee of Lone Star Gas tried helping the YMCA by delivering used trash barrels that previously held Capatan a gas odorant. The barrels released gas into sewers causing panic. Police and gas offices received many calls before officials assured safety. In Lockhart Green family sock with $2050 vanished amid a five inch rain and possible wash into Plum Creek. The first Oscar awards were awarded in 1929.
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Athens
East
Texas
Populus
Walton
Lone Star Gas Co
YMCA
Good Samaritan
Sheriff's
Lone Star
Dave Harris
Lockhart
Green
Tommy Green
Plum Creek
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Gether
Prissy
West 26Th
Kent Wildcats
Leisure Lodge
State Welfare Department
State Health Department
Leisure Lodge Nursing Center
Big Spring
Gascapade
Jim Curtis
Bro
Jack Oden
Jean Potts
Lighthouse Church
Danny Williams
Lamesa Highway
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