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Show Sundav. Julv19. 1970 THE HERALD, Provo, Utal \—Page 13 Oil Firms Eye South Utah Area By GUY A. GOODINE TULSA, Okla. (UPI)—Though better known for its scenery and history, southwestern Utah is being eyed bythe oi! industry as one of its newest prov- 2 SPEED,2 CYCLE WASHER inces. Pan American recently con- cluded several months of field exploration the firm says could lead to wildeat drilling. Interpretation of seismic records and evaluation of results are being carried out at Pan Ams division office in Denver. Though the companydeclines to reveal the results of that virtually unexplored country, it says prospects are good. Rolling desert and rugged ~~ STA R actions clean deep to fit stu Regula deheate eveles ge. mountains contrast the area in which Pan American conducted its operations. ‘Pan Am'’s surface geology and reconnaissance-type seismic operations in this play got un- derway in the Great Basin of Nevada last year,” a spokesman said. “It moved eastward into Utah and operations were BS coneluded in the Escalante Desert at the end of the year.” The company says, “We hope to find potentially good oil and give prop Lint filter keeps li 3 Temperature Washer Hot, warm, cold water temperatures give hand wash care, Regular and le wash actions clean deep: ormal, delicate cycles give just right care to all fabries gas prospects. “Our initial geological work indieated that the geology of the region offered potential. Seismic crews then screened the area to glean clues to the existence of subsurface traps. “The desert was an ideallo- Model 20400 cation for seismic work, since it is covered by aquaternary — very recent, geologically — deposits of sand and gravel that Obscure the subsurface outcrops.” Discovery of oil in Utah is not a new thing, historically, but Pan Am spokesmenindicate the latest search may produce larger operations. Oil was first produced in that state 31 years ago. Today its production is less than that of many other oil states. Total output of crude and natural gas in Utah is about 700,000 barrels a day. By . ‘anparison, Wyoming produces six times that amount; Oklahoma, 10 times; Louisiana, 36 times, and Texas, 55 times, Eleven of Utah’s 29 counties Produce oil and gas. Most of them arein the eastern portions of the state, the breadth of the state from Pan American’s “Within the two-state region Nevada and Utah, Pan es has leased several thousand acres. Thehistory of man ir southern Utah dates back to the third century. The area is referred to as Utah’s Dixie. Archeologists Say a group of prehistoric Indians built pit houses and left behind numerous other evidence of their existence. Brigham Young,in 1847, led members of the Mormon Church westward to settle in Salt Lake Valley, signaling the ‘deginning of real migration into the state. That was nearly 50 years before the area was admitted into the union. Numerous communities Sprang up as farmers and ranchers worked their new land and began raising sheep along with oiherlivestock. “Time has added much to the history of Utah,” says Pan American, “from the early Indians through Spanish explorers to Mormon settlers. $ ]6 3 2 Speed 3 Cycle Washer Permanent press cycle gives permanent fabrics the special care they need. Normal and delicate cycles give all other fabrics hand wash care, Model 20550 ELECTRIC °193 10.0 CL. FT. Refri 11 INCH COLOR TV. DRYER MATCHES ANY WASHER PORTABLE (rot heat gently dries ciothes to petal softness. Wrinkle Guard continues tumble actio when cycle lends to prevent wrinkles, efrigerator *158 Picture measured diagonally Automatic color purifier Picture stays vivid en whenset is moved. Memory finetuning. Only 24 inches wide 2 shelves, crisper with glass cover. RECEIVE *50 Worth Of Food Of Your Choice When You Purchase A Freezer “Hopefully, Pan American's exploratory efforts today may bring about a new and exciting chapter in the growth and development.” AT SEARS OVERCHARGE CITED WASHINGTON (UPI) —A congressional watchdog agency claims defense and space contractors overcharged the government more than $33 million in the 12 months ended June 30. The renegotiation board said its findings for fiscal 1970 were 50 per cent more than the excessive profits it had discovered during the previous fiscal year. and was the largest amount determined since 1960. wins FUNNY © 1970 by NEA, Inc, IN Wns RITING— M"oicoae With $50 Worth With $50 Worth OF FOOD OF FOOD 15.0 Cu. Ft. Holds 525 Ibs. 15.8 Ca, Ft. Holds 553 Ibs. *198 *208 © Magnetic lid gasket © Flush hinges seal tightly ® Total contact freezing ® Thinwall Spintex Interior Construction © Wire bottom trivet © Flush door hinging © Flush door hinging © 6 Reomy door shelves 1020 ™ Twi. we Carede ‘Springs,Cole, Todey’s FUNNY vill po $1.00 foe E6eh "any" ed Send FelThoWe Rai, Clevetond, Ohi 0 ‘ ‘ ¥ * ‘ ¥ |