Petrochemicals Rise in U S Industry Reach and Impact
Petrochemicals now account for about a quarter of U S chemical output with 270 plants in production or construction. The industry spans 79 chemical firms and 58 oil companies, with 60 new plants planned or under construction. Acrylonitrile stands out as a key versatile material feeding fibers, plastics, and synthetic rubber, signaling broad economic and consumer impacts.
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Lnyman
United States
Bes
Standard 641 Co
New Jersey
Bayway
Altho
Commercial Solvents Corp
American Dynamid Co
du Pont
Union Carbide and
Carbon Corp
Chemstrand Corp
Induguy
Is it Greenriver or Green River in Utah
Debate on the town name of Green River Utah centers on spelling with residents insisting on Green River while the U S Geological Survey and Postal Guide favor Greenriver. Road signs and advertisers echo the dispute amid no official resolution.
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Green River
Greenriver
Utah
Colorado Plateau
U. S. Postal Guide
U. S. Geological Service
Urish
Ineter
Cattle and Sheep Raised In Grand County Utah
Grand County Utah has long been cattle country with two of the west’s largest cattle operations nearby Moab. Cattled wander La Sal mountains in summer and desert in winter. The county also hosts many sheep supplying wool and meat. In 1953 the United States produced over 34 billion gallons of motor fuel.
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la Sal
Richest Uranium Belt in Utah Emerges Near Moab
In eastern Utah the Big Indian Valley south of Moab is described as possibly the nation’s richest uranium district with major ore bodies already found. Homestake Mining and Centennial Development work feeds La Sal shaft and Little Beaver claims, Standard Uranium advances a 2000 foot tunnel, North American Uranium digs a 250 foot shaft, while more discoveries expand output prospects.
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United States
North America
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Moab
Spanish Valley
Colorado
Salt Valley
Cane Springs
Jishon Valley
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la Sal
Oka
Homestakeing Company
Homestake Sisa
Little Beaver
Steen Canyon
Centennial Development Company of
Eureka
Homestake
Core Channel Extends Uranium Ore Discovery at Moab
The Moab district extends the core channel to about 2 000 feet with ore thickness up to 26 feet and width from 300 feet. The latest hole yielded five feet of high grade ore, announced by Lester Harrison, president. The partnership UW. & I.tsom operates the venture, owned by Caledonia Silver Lead, Coeur d Alene Silver Giant, Nancy Lee Blues, Signal Mining and Silver Bows.
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Lester
Harrison
UW. & I.tsom Operating Company
Caledonia Silver-Lead Mining Co
Coeur d'Alene Silver Giant, Inc
Nancy Lee Blues, Inc
Signal Mining Co., and
Silver Bows, Inc
Fruit Fame Bring Moab Valley Early Market Spotlight
Moab Valley gains renown for peaches apples and other orchard crops. The mild climate yields high quality fruit and a two week lead in harvest. Truck gardening supports early season profits and premium market pricing.
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Moab Valley
Metropolitan Branches Expands into Uranium and Lead Mining
Metropolitan Met corporation plans ventures in uranium and lead zinc mining. Directors reviewed Utah uranium prospects, securing a claim in Garfield County at Poison Springs canyon head. The property adjoins Highland Surprise Consolidated Mining, acquired last August, with exploration slated after year’s start.
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Utah
Garfield County
Poison Springs Canyon
Highland Surprise Consolidated Mining Company
New Utah energy firm forms to develop Cane Springs claims
A California group forms The American Energy Corp to develop 48 uranium claims 15 miles south of Moab Utah near The Hole in the Rock. Victor J Nelson leads the company with William Owens of Moab as chief geologist and Harry Hollingsworth as milling register. Clean surface showings include a 75 by 40 ft outcrop with Shine arump and Chenle values.
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California
Harry Hollingsworth
Moab
Hole-In-The-Rock
Cate Springs Canyon
Victor J Nelson
Glendale
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Nelson Me
Gerry
Old Mexico
Arump
Chenle
Rome Pany
William Owens
Harry Holliysworth
Uranium Activity Surges Across U.S. Areas
The Colorado Plateau is not the only place with uranium activity in the United States. The AEC plans a 940 million dollar processing facility in the St. Louis Missouri area.
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United States
AEC
St. Louis, Mo
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