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Messages in Red Wash Pipeline Reach Salt Lake City
A dispatch details messages placed in the Red Wash pipeline oil line traveling 180 miles at about three miles per hour. Written by Democratic governor candidate Wm A Barlock er and Republican Geo rge D Clyda, the notes were picked up in Salt Lake City and relayed to presidential nominees John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon. The letters urged continued development of Utah natural resources during State Oil Week, highlighting Utah’s growing oil and mineral industries and federal support for exploration and development.
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Calvin Wines
Red Wah
Salt Lake Dallons Woinnift Tedineg City
Dines of Salt Lake Pipeline Co
Salt Lake
Wm A Barlocker
George D Clyda
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Mr. Barlacker
Len Kennedy
Utah
Democratic Party