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  2. Oil Capital of the World - Wikipedia

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    In the later 19th century, before oil was discovered in Texas, Oklahoma, or the Middle East, Cleveland, Ohio had a claim to the title, [6] with 86 [7] or 88 [8] refineries operating in the city in 1884. Tulsa claimed the name early in the 20th century, after oil strikes at Red Fork (1901) and Glenpool (1905) in Tulsa County.

  3. Oil Capital Historic District (Tulsa, Oklahoma) - Wikipedia

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    According to a Tulsa World article, a Tulsa County District Judge ruled that the City of Tulsa and the Central Park Owners Association Inc. could foreclose on the Sinclair Building because the current owner was in arrears on $270,000 for taxes, fees and penalties. The sale could be sold at a sheriff's auction, after a 30-day appeal period ...

  4. Glenn Pool Oil Reserve - Wikipedia

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    The discovery of the Glenn Pool Oil Reserve in 1905 brought the first major oil pipelines into Oklahoma, and instigated the first large scale oil boom in the state. Located near what was—at the time—the small town of Tulsa, Oklahoma, the resultant establishment of the oil fields in the area contributed greatly to the early growth and success of the city, as Tulsa became the petroleum and ...

  5. Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword ...

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    TULSA (29D: Oklahoma city where "The Outsiders" is set) The Outsiders is a 1967 book by S. E. Hinton. Set in TULSA, Oklahoma in 1965, the book centers on the conflict between rival gangs divided ...

  6. Skelly Oil - Wikipedia

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    The company entered into the refining business by purchasing the Midland Refining Company in El Dorado, Kansas, in 1922. Throughout much of its history, Skelly was a popular gasoline marketer throughout the Midwestern United States and was a market leader in several cities throughout its marketing area including Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Omaha, Des Moines, Minneapolis ...

  7. Puzzle solutions for Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024

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    Sunday New York Times crossword Sunday Premier crossword SUDOKU. Play the USA TODAY Sudoku Game. ... Online Crossword & Sudoku Puzzle Answers for 08/11/2024 - USA TODAY. Show comments. Advertisement.

  8. Texas regulators grapple with a growing problem: old oil ...

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    In 2023, Texas lawmakers attempted to address the growing problem by passing House Bill 4256, which created the Leaking Water Wells Grant Program under the Texas Commission on Environmental ...

  9. Crossword abbreviations - Wikipedia

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    Roman numerals: for example the word "six" in the clue might be used to indicate the letters VI; The name of a chemical element may be used to signify its symbol; e.g., W for tungsten; The days of the week; e.g., TH for Thursday; Country codes; e.g., "Switzerland" can indicate the letters CH; ICAO spelling alphabet: where Mike signifies M and ...