sHLenty ~ EtygustL984 Q ArapresenmivnOfEmnyanadornsche I;emple of the Din:nrl'L in Bary7hok. One acar demi4 sou;roe quggests the nyth mhy hn;ne orbinated with th e |JonJelful Indian deity, Iud:ra, who rode a 33-headed elephariS . `The only market large enough to support the high-cost offshore develop- ment program was the Electrical Gener- ating Authority of Thailand (EGAI) ,"

i:¥Sn::aunri`gsL::°puotwEefg=£::taonrsd. there could have been no oifehore grs project. Once that market was assured, other smaller markets became viable - fuel for industrial uses, such as the ce- ment industry. Now, there are plans for petrochemical and fertilizer plants." In 1978, the Petroleum Authority of Thailand (PIT) was established to build the pipeline, purchase the natural gas from Union and rescll the gas to customers in Thailand. The first gas sales contract was signed that year and development began. In Scptcmber 1981, the first natural grs arrived onshore at Sattahip. The occasion was celebrated with a valve- opening ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda and other That officials. (rhc Prime Minis- ter heads a coalition representing several political parties. The government is a constitutional, parliamcntary demo- cracy, very stable and hospitable to business investment. )

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Construction of the project went But, deep underneath the sea floo[ The high temperatures created prob- smoothly. The Gulf of Thailand is rela- Mother Nature had brewed a couple of lems with some of the downhole equipment, but these were quickly tively shallow, avcragivg some 200 feet geological typhoons that would create in depth. The 34-inch gas pipeline was waves ofa difl±rent kind for the project. solved. The second underground sur- S±¥:sa:i;§ft£:;:::flui¥sP::ayi£:w:;e, Tcmpelatures in the reservoirs were prise proved more perplexing. much higher than are usually found at At the time the first gas sales contract well depths of 9,000 feet below sea was signed in 1978, a well-known con- is the highest expected in the worst level. And the gcologrc setting was sulting firm estimated Erawan reserves storm that might come every 100 years. much more complex than the initial at I.58 trillion cubic feet. The Thai In the North Sea, platforms are built delineation wells had indicated. gpvemmcnt planned accordingly, ex- `We knew that wc wcrc dealing with to withstand loo-foot storm waves.) pecting to eventually reduce its imports high pressure reservoirs that would re- by one third. It's annual import burden then totaled $3 billion . quire careful drilling and completion techniques," says W.C. (Clyde) Barton, vice president for Union Oil of Thai- land. "But we had measured tempera- tures on the order of 325 degrees Fahrenheit-not the 375 to 390 degrees that we encountered." The temperature gradients arc among the

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The delineation wells drilled after In the summer of 1983, the same Baanpot is part of the second gas sales Erawan's discovery indicated a laige re- well-known consulting firm corrobo- contract, which was signed in March source contained in several cxtensivc rated Union's revised estimates, pre- 1982. This contract covers five fields- underground reservoirs. But, as more senting reserves of 628 billion cubic Baanpot, Satun, Platong, RAphong wells were drilled and the production feet, some 60 percent less than origi- and Pladang-with production from history began to unfold, it became ap- nally thought. Instead of producing the first three scheduled to begin in 250 million cubic feet of gas per day, early 1985 . But, since Baanpot is lo- parent that the reservoirs were smaller than expected-a result of erratic geo- the Erawan field produced less than cated just south of Erawan, it was prac- lodc deposition and complex faulting. 150 million. That has since been raised tical to lay 17 miles of pipeline to carry By mid-1982, enough wells had been to 190 million cubic feet per day by in- Baanpot grs into Erawan's processing drilled and produced to make realistic creased dcvclopment drilling. facilities. This enabled Baanpot produc- However, in order to case both its tion to commcncc in October 1983 - production predictions. Union reevalu- ated the reserves and reduced the recov- own and the Thais' disappointment in 14 months ahead of schedule. ery estimates substantially. Recognizing the field's production, Union volun- Meanwhile, development of the Sa- that closer well spacing would be re- teered to speed development of the tun and Platong fields continues on schedule. Thirty-four wells have already quired, the company immcdiatcly re- other fields. In April 1983, the com- vised its development plans, scheduling pany signed an agreement with the been drilled at Platong, and four rigs construction of three more well plat- ThaigovemmentconcerningBaanpot. are drilling at Satun. Total Union pro- forms in addition to the five origivally duction should exceed 400 million cubic feet per day in 1985. planned for the Erawan field, and more than doubling the scheduled number of wells from 40 to 85 . Ii3ft: Era,wan's control room. A high lei;el Of computerization h elps rna,nage th e complex riaturalgas Pxpject. Rjght: By year-end, Union TI}i[l hare laid 157 miles of Pipeline to cary riaturalgac to the processung plaif erm'i§ and to the PIT pipehne, ac well a§ conden- §a,to to the storage tanha.

"We are currently delivering about Condcnsatc is a bonus by-product of `The present-day geology under the 220 million cubic feet of gas per day gas production that is valuable as a Gulf of Thailand was created over a into the P'IT pipeline," says Jimmie blending stock with crude oil to pro- period of 50 to 60 million years," Dr. Johns, manager of production. "EGAT duce gasoline and as a petrochemical Lian explains. "Wc cannot change it. takes 190 for power generation and feedstock. Thailand's three refineries All we can do is try to understand it, PIT sells the other 30 to its first com- can use only 5,000 of the 9,000 barrels map the important features accurately, mercial customcq the Siam Cement per day that Union produces. Union is and operate as effectively as we can un- Company." In 1985 a grs processing now exporting the rest. der the gcolodc conditions." plant will be operational, and its LPG The condensate is stored on the E77z- For most of the past 70 million years, (liquefied petroleum gas) output will bc w¢ce, a permanently moored, converted the Gulf of Thailand was not a gulf but used for transportation fuel. tanker with a capacity of 660,000 bar- part of the Asian land mass. Mountains The gas is richer than expected and rels. But first it is stabilized by boiling formed along its cdgrs, and the area be- therefore has a greater heating value. off the "light endS' -some methane, gan to subside. As it did, ancient rivers A second pleasant surprise is Baanpot's mostly ethane and propane. These brought the products of erosion into production of more condensate than gases are divcrtcd into the natural gas the subsiding basin, where they accu- expected. pipeline, where their higher heating mulated as river channel deposits, flood- value helps ofBet the naturally occur- plalns and sandbars in random patterns. ring carbon dioxide in the gas. The Swamp deposits, lake beds and sand stabilized condensate is less volatile and dunes also fomed. can be safely stored and offloaded for shipment to the mainland. Conden§av i§ of f loaded f tom the FSH Ela:waJ`, some Of it bound fu' Thai refin- erun and the rest fior ex|)on . The §torqge tanker i§ pcninanently moond to a fooatapg bttay, which allows it to rotate as prevailir!g wind and sea conditions dietate.

`The 3-D seismic generates such a This basin sank for millions of years, The use of 3-D seismic analysis (see until the sedimentary beds reached five accompanying story) was furly new in volume of data that a human being can to six miles in thickness. The sands be- 1978 at the bednning of the Thai de- barely handle it," Bradley says. The cametrapsforhydrocarbons-natural velopment. But, it has proved its worth computer stores this mountain of infor- grs and condensatc. These grs reservoirs and become a valuable tool for identify- mation. A geologist or geophysicist can were later broken apart by faults result- ing the best locations for well platforms rapidly review and correlate data. If he ing from movements of the earth's and targets for individual wells. wants a map, the computer will draw `The computer saves wccks of labor," crust. So, today the grs is localized in one in a few minutes. relatively thin beds of sand alternating says Ken Bradley, managFr of explora- The geology of the region has re- with non-hydrocarbon bearing sands, tion. "Wc use it to plot optimum well quired a large number of wells. "Wc shales and coal beds. paths, determining which underground have six drilling rigs operating in the An average well has six or seven gas formations arc likely to be sands. It gulf," says Marty Millep manager of sands, although some have as many as reduces our risk quite a bit, but it still operations. `We need a new well loca- 15. These range in thickness from can't tell us if the sands are wet or tion every fivc days. Without this com- about five to 40 feet. Here is where 3-D gas-bearing." puter technology, we would have seismic computer analysis has proved The analytical sofivarc currently in problems operating in Thailand." helpful. use for the 3-D seismic program is a prototype. It was developed by a Dallas Bridges connect i:h e hiing qua;ms Platf orvl'ls firm with funding from several compa- to proce5§ing pleif eras . nies, including Union. Union of Thai- land will receive the first production model of the software in late 1984. |¥J±E

` |`f I +``_` `j=;§ii=-====-=--E==¥:==::- :=-- =` - - ~= - - :=i=i===t-_-==----:-=-:=Jig=--- E± =+ =-±=~:==ir=T:-i---===__i_- i±E---I-_=--i --I:-_-fa-I+I_==_ ---, `_i-= . I ---. _ r-:----i- -=:fs=ee Wells un drilled usii!!g tender-supported rigs on povnanenl 12-slot , f tour-pile well 1,I"rfums. `We drill each well through several gas-bearing zones," he continues, "and then produce from the bottom zones up. Even so, I would say the average welL's production life is only about five years. In other fields, the typical life of an oil or gas well may bc several times that." So, speed is required both to achieve and to maintain the highest le\Jels of production. Each well is drilled and completed in 25 days, down almost half from the 45 days it took two years ago, according to Miller. "In 1980, average penetration was 200 feet per day. It was up to 500 feet in 1983 and, so far in 1984, wc are drilling more than 700 feet a day." There are three reasons for the in- creased speed. A new type of drill bit with diamond cutters has proved very effective. Oil-base muds, which have replaced water-base muds, reduce ffic- tion and provide better lubrication of the bit. And, as in any such project, the drilling crews get faster as they gain experience with each other and with the field conditions. "Reduced downhole time and im- proved hole conditions have made money-saving changes in the casing and logging programs possible,D says Dick Cook, manager of drilling. In 1981, a well cost about $4.5 mil- lion. Now, with the savings in time and materials, the cost is less than $3 mil- lion. Cwith about 240 wells left to drill to complete the current plan, \vc will realize a savings of over $350 million," Cook adds. Univn'§ of f lho!re Th ai workers h an received technical and Engh§h ha'!guqge twinii'!g at thecompany'strainingcenterinSonghhha.

The use of the ocean-floor template Union cunently employs 620 people Students are recruited from Thai- that Union pioneered offihore Indo- in Thailand, of whom about 135 are land's technical schools, which offer nesia in the early 1970s has also saved expatriates, says Paranapom `q'iak? three years of training after high school . drilling costs. In relatively shallow wa- Krairik§h , vice president, administra- The students become Union employ- ters, the use of a template for drilling tion and public affairs. Half of the ex- ees, and the training-both in the class- delineation wells allows the recovery of pats work in the Bangkok office, where room and on-the-job -lasts a. full year. those wells later for production. This thcrc are now about 200 employees. `Tt includes two months of intensive is because a platform can be built to The other half work offihorc, and Un- English §o that the students can read the match the template and can be maneu- ion expects to replace most of these operating manuals and use the neces- vercd in place to line up over the sea with Thai citizens by the end of 1987. sary technical terms,' Pick says. floor well heads. `Cln Thailand, wc must There arc already ten Thais in super- Songkhla, whcrc the training center is drill a large number of delineation wells, visory positions on the ofBhore plat- located, is the staging area for Union's and it helps to rccovcr as many of them forms. AIl are graduates ofunion's offihore facilities. Including contrac- as we can for production,D says Cook. training centep an educational show- tors, the project has more than I,000 Since Thailand had no workforce ex- place in Thailand. In all, there are people working offihore at any given perienced in the oil and gas industry, almost 200 graduates of the center. And time. Union cmployses work two expatriate help in the development has a new class of 60 bcgivs in the fall . weeks on and two weeks off. been necessary-and expensive. A high This very high level of activity is con- level of computerization of many func- tinuing. Eight platforms are producing tions -operations, finance, administra- at Erawan; three more are being fabri- tion, warehousing and maintenance - cated and will be installed late this year. has kept the need for expatriates to a minimum. The installation Of 11 mo'ne phaiferm§ ky mud-1985 will lJrng the total fior the offohore project to 38 .

Exploratory drilling is planned to iden- Natural gas and condcnsate produced Dr. Lian is quick to point out the tify a location for a twelfth platform, at the 12-slot well platforms are deli- many benefits that the development of which would be installed in Erawan in vered by pipeline to central processing a domestic oil and grs industry is bring- 1985. At Baanpot, one well platform is platforms-one at each field. The con- ing to Thalland's 55 million people. currently producing and three more densatc is then separated and piped to The savings in foreign exchange from the Ecow¢» storage tanker. the reduction of imports will be more platforms will be installed in 1985 . A "By the end of 1984, we will have laid central processing platform and a living than $200 million in 1984. By 1985, it will be $500 million a year. Union buys quarters platform will also be installed 157 miles of interconnccting pipeline in 1985. and drilled 150 development wells in from Thai suppliers and hires Thai con- The offshore operations extend over a the four fields," says Nordquist. The tractors. The oil and gas industry brings distance of 55 miles. At night, the gulf number of development wells will in- new skills and new technology to takes on the appearance of a large city, crease to 238 by the end of 1985 . Thailand. And it spawns new as lights blaze frc>m well platforms, Dr. Hal Lian has been involved in industries. Union has discovered five other gas processing platforms and living Union operations in Thailand for 20 fields in the gulf-Pakarang, Jakrawan, quarters. "At present, 27 platforms years, moving to Bangkok as president have been installed," says R.A. "Bud" of the company in early 1983. He and Trat, Funan and North Pladang- Nordquist, manager of construction. his wife enjoy the people and the coun- which may be suitable for develop- "By this time next yeai; we will have in- try. (I-ois has the distinction of being ment. And other companies are stalled 11 more, brinSng the total first violinist in the Bangkok Symphony bcgivning to develop other hydrocar- number to 38." Orchestra.) bon finds, both onshore and off. Perhaps Erawan was no mythical beast after all, but is still busy defending and preserving the Thais. ® 3-D reveals more about the underground.

seismic surveys provide information With this data stored in Union's about the underground geolodc struc- powerful computers, the geophysicist is ture of the earth . This is possible be- no longer restricted to examining cause energy waves travel at different widely-spaced, isolated lines of data. speeds through different kinds of rock. Since hc has points of data from all over So, the scismolodst creates energy the field, he can create seismic lines in waves at the surface and sends them any direction to solve specific problems. through the earth's crust. The echoes He can map the extent of individual grs or reflections of these waves can be sands and determine the best course for picked up by sensitive listening devices, a devclopmcnt well. Oi; he can get a "3-1}' feeling of moving through the just as earthquake waves can be recorded in seismic laboratories. various subsurface features by asking The geophysicist analyzes this infor- the computer to present the data in mation and draws conclusions about sequence. I the undclgroundgeology. The combi- Three-D seismic presents staggering nation of this seismic data with drilling amounts of data. But, in the last two information provides the basis for de- years, computer sofivare has come up termining well locations (or oifehore to speed and the vast volume of data platform locations), and the specific can now be analyzed quickly and more drilling objectives of each well. effectively. Union's Bangkok office is The conventional method of obtain- using the most advanced computer- ing seismic data is to "shoot" lines on a assisted interpretation techniques rectangular grid. The lines are spaced available to the petroleum industry anywhere from ]A mile to one mile or anywhere in the world. Th2§ contour map, derived ky computer from more apart. In this case, the geophysi- `We build up expertise as we develop 3-D datagathered in the P leto7gfuid, as- cist must then make assumptions about any even field," says Ken Bradley, man- Si"S geophysacists in Selectmg the best well how the geology might look in the ager of exploration in Thailand. "But hatin§. wide spaces between the lines. If the 3-D seismic has helped us lean a lot geology is relatively uncomplicated. more a lot faster about some very com- this type of survey is adequate. plex geology. In many cases, wc can Howeve4 some situations where identify individual grs sands, map their the geology is very complex merit a extent and determine their origivs as, closer look. Several years ago, three- for example, a floodplain or lake bed." dimensional (3-D) seismic surveying Opportunities to use 3-D seismic are was developed. Using this technique, increasing worldwide as oil and gas the parallel lines of data are spaced get harder to find. The cost of seismic much more closely together creating a data collection, even the more timc- much greater volume of data. consuming and costly 3-D operations, Union has made 3-D surveys of every is much less than drillmg-especially in grs field it is developing in the Gulf of difficult environments such as the Arc- Thailand. The seismic lines are spaced tic and the North Sea, and in areas like 250 feet apart over a north-south dis- the Gulf of Thailand where the com- tance of60 miles. plexundergroundLandscapepresents8 unique challenge. I.ong before the 23rd Olympiad got 6:30 a,in, The sun hasn't yet come up over the Sharing in %nrdti%yinermsoTnE:[dcss't::fit;Tcer::s hills to burn off the moming mist in the nation. For 82 days leading up to Santa Margarita. But this tiny (pop. the July 28th opening ceremonies, the 730) town, nestled snugly in the south- the Spirit: Olympic Torch Relay wound its way ern end of the Salinas Valley, is already acrosstheU.S.A.,dravmgcnthusiastic wide awake. People are lined up all crowds all along its 9,000-mile route. along the two-block long main street- Lit by the sun's rays within the ruins talking excitedly, laughing, waving flags ofancient Olympia, Greece (site of the and checking cameras. A Day in `T usually don't get up this early," first Olympics in 776 B.C.), the "sacred flamc' arrived in New York City on says a teenage drl, still wiping the sleep the Lit e of May 8. From there it passed through from her cycs. `But this is something 33 states and more than I,000 com- special. It's a piece of history I didn't munities-largcandsmall-onitsway vent to miss." the Olympic to the Coliseum in I.os Angeles. Minutes latcL the Olympic Torch Along most of its route, the Olympic Relay caravan comes rolling into town Torch was carried by a cads of runners -aclusterofbrightlypaintedcars, from ArmT, the official sponsor of the vans and motor homes escorted by the 17orch Relay Toreh Relay. But nearly 4,000 individ- California Highway Patrol. When they uals who carried the flame were special stop, attention quickly centers on one `Cyouth Legacy Kilometel" mnners. of the cars. Sitting on its trunk is a small They (or their sponsors) paid $3,000 platform holding a pair of sealed brass each for the privilege of canying the miner's lamps. A tiny flame flickers flame one kilometei; with all proceeds inside each one. `Did that come all the way from going to Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, and the Special Olympics. Olympia?' someone asks one of the The Union Oil Foundation spon- torch officials. `cyou bet,» he says. sored two of these Youth I.egacy Kilometers. They were run consecu- At 6:50, a cadre runner emerges from tively on the evening of July 19 by one of the vans, carrying one of the Claude Brincgri; senior vice president official propane-fueled Olympic of administration; and Elalne Murphy, Torches. Cameras click frontically as a secretary to John Hopkins, president crew member lights a sparkler from one of the Energy Mining Division. Both of the lamps, then touches it to the top Brincgar and Murphy ae seasoned run- of the torch. The flame ignites. The ners, having run for several years and runner holds the torch up high for a competed in marathons. moment, then jogs off behind the pace Quite appropriately, on the day of car to a chorus of cheers and applause. their run the Olympic Torch passed Day 73 of the Olympic Torch Relay is through the heart of some of union's off and run ning. origival (and still quite active) territory in the Santa Maria, Orcutt, and Icon- poc areas of california. Following is an account of that "day in the lifg' of the Olympic Torch Relay. 8: |O a,in, 9=30 a,in, 1|:15 a.in. ©'983uoocrowhfle/oyfounde!ron Passing through the hills over Cuesta After traveling south down U.S. The Olympic Torch passes through Grade (elevation 1522 fcct), the flame is Highway 101 -making several detours Arroyo Grande. A light rain dampens carried down into the city of sam Luis off on side roads-the flame enters the neither the flame nor the enthusiasm. Obispo. Throngs of people line the small seaside community of shell town's main boulevard, and flags and Beach. The crowds are thinner here, banners are everywhere. ("May The but just as enthusiastic. Several groups Olympic Torch Relay Peace," one of of small children hold up homemade them reads.) Several Youth Legrcy run- signs and flags, and a local brass band ners will carry the flame through town. has set up on a flatbed truck. They join Clad in their official running suits, the procession in the middle of town, with torches in hand, they appear both and wind up leading the torch caravan nervous and excited. Knots of people for several miles. crowd around each runner; taking pictures`Can I andhold shaking the torch.y' hands. a little boy asks Becky Hawkins, 25, as she stands awaiting her turn. But it's too late; here comes the flame. Cheers erupt as the runner dips his torch to light Becky's, and a moment later she is off, holding the flame high and grinning ear to car. A throng of people and cars follow, creating an instant traffic jam .

Tio2: The sacredf lariae is sealed in miner'S hamp§. Eme'i/ywhere, crond§ hne the roads and tort;hbearers an greeted n)ith cheers , flags a;nd ban© ` 2:00 p.in. 4=45 p.in. 6:00 p.in. As the torch moves inland, the sun- The road outside the main gate to The Torch Relay Assembly Center at shine rctums. And Santa Maria (pop. Vandcnberg Air Force Base is lined with the I.ompoc Elks Club is a sea of com- 40,000) has tuned out in force to see uniformed officers and cadets, all of motion. Among the runners gathered the flame pass by. Youth Legrcy run- them eager to catch a glimpse of the to receive their uniforms, torches and ners are stationed at every kilomctel; Olympic Torch . When it finally arnves. instructions are Claude Brinegar and cach an instant celebrity. News rcponers the response is overwhelming. Elaine Murphy, who will carry the flame and television crews abound, and the `q think this is great," says one of the several miles south of town. Both of crowds stretch for miles. One runner cadets. `It's a patriotic event, and it their families have joined them for the gets so swept up in the festive atmos- also symbolizes what the Olympics event, and Brinegar himself has rc- phere he almost drops the torch during really stand for -peace, brotherhood, tumcd directly from a trip to Washing- his run. and understanding." ton D.C. to mke the run. Ijooking `This is for Santa Maria! This is for at her torch, Murphy confesses that the U.S.A. ! " hc exclaims at least every shc's nervous-and that she's nursing 50 yards, diaving roars of approval a sore leg. "But that won't stop mc from from spectators. running today," she says. `This is a once in a lifetime opportunity." `Tt's very exciting to get to be a part of the Olympics," Brincgar says, heading off to change into his Torch Relay uniform. "And I appreciate the Foundation's support." As the group prepares to leave for their assigned spots, the torch caravan itself passes right by the Elks Club. A hclicopter hovers directly above, and a line of cars trails behind for at least a mile. 7:00 p.in. 7:Sol,.in. Epilog: ® J983 LAcoc ronat flo/8y foundefon The rollmg hill country south of Abruptly, the flanc finally arrives, It was nearly I a.in. when the Olym- I,ompoc is a welcome respite from the carried by a U.S. Marine from the base pic Flame reached the day's final desti- crowded, hectic towns along today's in Twenty-nine Palms. He stops beside nation: the town ofGoleta,Ilo miles route. The low sun gives rich texture to Brinega[ dips his torch and passes along from Santa Margarita. Even at that wcc the peaceful yellow hills, dotted with the sacred flame. Several other Marines houi plenty of people were on hand clumps of trees and greenery. I.caves have accompanied the caravan, and to welcome it. rustling in a gentle breeze provide the they all pause to salute the U.S. flag in Nine days late[ millions around the only sound. Aside from the runners, tribute. A moment latci; Brincgar heads world would see the same flame com- who stand with their families and off up the road. plctc its 9,000-mile journey at the fiiends at assigned spots on two-lane Although his segment is almost en- Coliseum in Ik)s Angeles, where it Highway I (the only road), there are no tirely uphill, it takes him just a few would light the beacon to officially people in sight anywhere. minutes to reach Murphy. Smiling open the XXIII Olympiad. Each Torch Waiting patiently a kilometer apart , broadly, Brinegar passes her the flame Relay runner carried the flame for just Brinegar and Murphy stretch, talk with and hugs his wife. With a wave from her a small portion of those 9,000 miles. their families, examine their torches, husband, Muaphy is off-limping But for those who shared in this special and ponder their upcoming guardian- slightly but all smiles. Everyone cheers event, the value of the experience has ship ofthc Olympic Flame. At 7: 30, and applauds, and a moment later the nothing to do with distance. `Tt was a wonderful run," Claude the sun gently dips behind the ridge of caravan disappears around a bend. hills to the northwest. Brinegrr said as he stood by, beaming, after completing his segment. "And it was a thrill I wouldn't trade for anything.„ ®

Tinfflc on H¢hway 101 backs up behind the torch caravan ac it travels South from Santu Ma;rim. Choude Bnnegar (nJea;in'!g a Uhon 76 ca,p) i!ieceives the fa/ylae, then rmas has leilorlaetier throay]h the hills south Of lj)mpoc ` He passes the flai'I'ie to Elaine Ivfroaphy, who runs the neat hitomeee3. as the tonh ldyht br{ghteus in the twilight Of Day 73 of the Olympia T]o!roh Ilely. The airplane certainly doesn't look re- MeettheSpiritOfseventySix`aLwoik- tired. Sitting out on the concrete, with horse of union Oil's aviation fleet for her nose tilted skyward and her shiny more than 30 years. Withdrawn from new paint job sparkling in the sun, the service in 1982, she is now bcgivning a old DC-3 still seems eager to fly. You brand new life at the California Museum can almost hear those twin prop cn- of science and Industry in I.os Angelcs. gives roaring to life, just as they have Along with a United Airlines DG8, for more than four decades. the plane is now on permanent display But this grand old lady of the skies is in the museum's new outdoor Air and indeed retired. And shc's earned her Space Garden in Exposition Park. The rest. Having flown nearly 48,000 hours exhibit is part of a $48 million expan- and covered 10 million miles without sion and renovation project now under- incident, the plane has outlasted and way at the museum, which will include out-performed many a sister ship of her a new seven-story aerospace complex CIA. Unlike most of those other retired and IMAX dant screen theater. DC-3s, howevei; this one isn't headed A strong supporter of the museum for the scrap heap. for many years, Union donated the venerable DC-3 so that future genera- tions will be able to see and touch a bit of aviation history. "Wc at Union Oil Company have a Dedication ceremonies for the two It is fitting that the DC-3's final rest- aircraft were held on July 12. Among special attatchmcnt to this aiiplane," ing place be at the Museum of science those attending were California Lieu- Hartley told the grthering. "When we and Industry. From 1977 untl its redre- tenant Governor Leo Mccarthy, purchased her [from TWA] in 1950, ment in 1982, the plane was regularly Museum of science and Industry Union was a ngional oil company and removed fi.om corporate service by Chairman Joseph R. Cenell, United little more. It was during this ship's Union and made available for trans- Airlines Chairman RIchard J. Ferris, years of service that Union became the porting museum instructors and Douglas Aircraft President James E. worldwide, high technology earth science exhibits to rural California Worsham, and Union Oil Chairman sciences corporation it is today." communities. Fred L. Hartlcy. Mr. Hartley prcscnted Built in 1941 at Douglas's Clover "For thousands of schoolchildren the plane's log books to the museum, Field in Santa Monica, the DCL3 spent who couldn't come to the museum, along with a bound history of the air- nine years as a commercial airlmer for the plane brought the museum to craft prepared by Bob Beechle[ one of TWA. During that time she amassed them," Hartley sald. `q am dclightcd Union's pilots. over 34,000 hours of accident-fine fly- that she is coming to rest in this beauti- ing time. The aircraft served Union equally well for 32 more years. `We &Lsf;:Lancg,?n]yafewmhesfromher® didn't just assign this plane to executive transportation," Hartley said. "Union scientists and engiveers crisscrossed this hemisphere aboard the plane, surveying frontier areas for potential oil and gas prospects."

Minus its n7ir!g§, Uniow'§ DC-3 was toned on a cinuivus ro'ute of ourf uce stlvet§ f irme Burbanh Aixpon to the musowm iuear dmrmtorrm Ii]§ Ar!geles. The pdne left Bar- banle (north of L. A .) at midnght and Tpbeeled into its iuni] home some 30 miles and six hours later -Surprisii'!g mc[ny ri passerby aky the Way. Far left : The alr|]hne on display`

17 He's been called the "Golden Voice," and the "dean of the broadcast booth ." Among his pccrs, he's regrrded as the best there is. To Dodger fans, he is sim- ply "Virf' -a close and longtime fiiend with whom over three decades of Dodger baseball action have been shared. Indccd, Vim Scully has truly brought that action to life. For 35 seasons now, Scully has been the voice of Dodger baseball on radio and television broad- casts. For 27 of those years the team has played in Los Angeles, and Union Oil has served as the major broadcast spon- sor for 25 . Scully does many of the Union commercials himself. Over the years, Scully has literally taught the game of baseball to a new generation of fans, many of whom make a habit of bringing along radios when they attend Dodger games. Listening to him, fins don't only get the play-by-play. They're also treated to nuggets of news and infomation about players and teams, an analysis of game strategy, up-to-date scores and statis- tics, and humorous anecdotes-all delivered in the smooth, conversational style that's a Vim Scully trademark. Dodger fins appreciate Scully so much that they voted him top Dodger personality in a poll a few years back. In 1982, he was inducted into the broad- cast wing ofbaseball's Hall of Fame. In recent years, Scully, now 56, has begun to branch out and reach a largF[ national audience. Since 1975 he has done tennis, pro football and golf broadcasts for network television dur- ing the baseball off-season. And this year he began announcing NBC's na- tionally televised baseball `Gamc of the Week' each Saturday. Busy as hc is, Vin Scully recently took time out to talk with Saw"ey Sir. The interview took place in the Dodger Fffibnalps Stadium press box before a grme. Seventysix: As every Dodger fan Seventy six: How did Red Barber Seventysix: Howwouldyoude- knows, you'vc spent much of your go about training you? scribe the role of a sports announcer? life in the broadcast booth. How did Scully: The main thing he did with Scully: Primarily, you'rc a reporter. you first get interested in sports mc was to establish good work habits. You tell the listeners what's happening announcing.> He taught me the importance of on the field. You're also a middleman Scully: It actuallygpes back to my preparation-gettingtotheparkearly, between the fans and the team. In early childhood. Growing up in New going into the clubhouse, asking ques- other words. I don't look at myself as York, I used to listen to college football tions and sniffing out as much informa- an expert. But as one who's privy to the grmes on radio, and I was totally en- tion as possible. One of my carly jobs cxpcrts. I can tell the fans what I may thralled by it. I remember writing a would be to get the day's lineup. If it have found out. If I have something school composition at age eight, saying was different from the day before, Red humorous, I may tell that. But my that I wanted to bc a sports announcer. would ask me why. The first time, I primary task is to follow the ball and At Fordham University. I worked on an didn't know. Well, he really chowcd me dcscribc the play. FM radio station, and when I gradu- out, and told me it was my job to ated in 1949 I got my first job with CBS know. From then on, I always had an Seventysix: On the all; you always radio in Washington, D.C. answer. seem to be brimming with facts and anecdotes. How do you compile all Seventysix: How did you hook up Scventysix: Did he try to teach you that information and call it up so with the Dodgers? style.) readily? Scully: Well, I was doing football for Scully: Never. One of the most im- Scully: A lot of the hard information CBS, and during some of those games I portant contributions Red made to my is on paper. You have the team press worked with Red Barber, who was then dcvelopmcnt was telling mc never to guides, you have nowswircs, and the the lead announcer for the Brooklyn even listen to anyone else. You bring Dodgers have a computer that provides Dodgers. I guess the Fates must have one special quality into the booth that printouts of all the current statistics. arranged that, because Red was looking no one else can bring, he'd say- The anecdotes will come from things for a young announcer whom he could yourself. Don't ever lose that. I've fol- I've heard or read. Or something might train. He asked me, and needless to say, lowed that advice to this day. happen in a grmc that will trigger a I was thrilled. I went to spring training memory. in 1950-on a month's trial-and I've Seventysix: Had you done any bccn with the Dodgers ever since. baseball announcing before? Scventysix: Havingbccn with the Scully: None. I'd played baseball in Dodgers for so long, is it hard for you college, so I had a basic feel for the to bc impartial? game. But I made a lot of mistakes. For- Scully: I don't think so. Of course, tunately, Red and (his partner) Connie you're traveling with one team all ycai; Desmond took care of me. And you're fiiends with them, and you'd through a gradual process of evolution , like to see them do well. But you can't I began to lcam and to relax. let your emotions get in the way. If you start sccing things with your heart instead of your head, then your judg- ment is suspect and your credibility crumbles.

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Seventysix: Are you fairly free in Scventysix: Yet, on the `Game of Seventy six: Speaking ofpairingst the WecK' broadcasts, you and Joe Union Oil has been associated with g:aulkuln;:cn#ce,|s,T,i'somconemakesa Garagivla seem to work very smoothly the Dodgers for 25 years now. Is that mistake, it's not really a criticism to re- as a team. kind of longevity unusual in sports late what he's done. I don't think, Scully: Well, Joe and I have known sponsorships? though, that an announcer should each other for years. We like and respect Sciilly: Oh, yes, I would say so. And question a team's strategy. What I one anothep we enjoy working to- it's a relationship that's been very close might do, as a situation builds, is give gether, and we've tried to develop a in a number of ways. (Former Union you the options a manager has. But I gve-and-take rhythm on the air. It's chairman) Reese Taylor and Walter would never second-guess a manager's been a bit like two new infielders de- O'Malley were very good friends. They decisions. That's not my job. veloping their double play combina- together built Dodger Stadium, and tion. But so far it's worked out fine. that forged the basis for an enduring Seventysix: Are there major differ- relationship. Peter O'Malley is on Un- ences between radio and television Seventysix: Let'sgo back to the ion's board of directors today. Another work? Dodgers. When the team came to I.os reason Union Oil's sponsorship has Scully: Definitely. Radio is all Angeles in 1958, you had already been proved so enduring is that it's truly be- description, while television is basically with them eight years. How did you come a `funion." If you present the fans subtitles for pictures.1'11 talk a lot less feel about the move west? with one, they invariably think of the on television, and I won't say the same Scully: Up until then, I hadn't really other. If you say Union Oil, they think things. spent much time out west. So it was a Dodgers, and if you say Dodgers, they very challenging and exciting time for think Union Oil. That's ideal for a Seventy six: Many broadcasters to- me. From the team's standpoint. it was team and a sponsor. It's a great day work as a team, with one an- a calculated risk, but one that Mr. marriage. nouncer doing play-by-play while O'Malley felt would work. I don't another provides commentary. But you know if anyone thought it would work Seventysix: You'vedoneunion and your partners, Jerry Doggett and this well. In those days, no one Oil commercials during Dodger games Ross Porter, always work in shifts. Why dreamed of drawing two million fans a for quite a while now, haven't you.> is that.) year-let alone over three million. To- Scully: I should say. On both radio Scully: I'vc always believed that one day you'd have to say that the Dodgers and television, for many years. We voice is easier to take for the listener. and Los Angelcs were an ideal pairing. usually film the TV spots just before Having an analyst is fine, but it means the season starts, at the Union 76 ser- more talking. It's also easier to concen- vice station outside Dodger Stadium . trate when you're working alone. And I have a lot offun doing them.

tcriou're travehng with the team all year, and you'd like to see them do well. But you can't let your ei'I'iedon§get in the way." The unportzmce of praparation: Sanlly al- ways a;urrve§ early to «§nff ottt„ tnf;ormatton .

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25 ming's 23 counties, 21 produce oil- out to bc the real prize. than Union Oil Company itself, which some five billion barrels so far. Ten Fred Hartley. president and chairman won't hit its hundred-year mark until million of those have come from the of union Oil Company of california. 1990. (Coincidentally, that's also the Dallas Dome field. noted at the celebration that Dallas year Wyoming will achieve loo years of Over the years, Dallas Dome changed Dome "represents only a small portion statehood.) hands many times. By the end of world of union's involvement in the Wyo- Murphy's first well was drilled to only War 11, the field needed modemi2ation ming economy. More than 400 Union 300 fcct. This took him into the Chug- and expansion , which then-owner employees. retirees and shareholders water formation, which has since been Thermo-Petroleum undertook . W. H . call Wyoming `home.' Our annual pay- abandoned. `Tt didn't tckc too much Barber Company operated the field roll is over $4 million. We like being in of a geoloSc effort to decide to drill into the '50s, until Pure Oil bought Wyoming and will continue contribut- there," according to Bill Flint, district out its interests. The field became part ing to this community for many years operations manager out of casper. `The geology is exposed. and the first of union Oil's operations at the time of to come.D the merger with Pure in 1965. Union maintains operations in 20 oil well was near a sccp." The first well was More than 500 people turned out for fields in Wyoming under the supervi- reactivated for the centennial event. the field's centennial celebration at the sion of the Casper district office. This Murphy and those who followed end of June. The mood was made more district, one of three in the Oil and Gas him found more oil pay in deeper festive by the fact that 1984 also marks Division's Central Region, is responsi- formations-the Phosphoria and the the centennials of Fremont County and ble for operations in parts of 11 Rocky Tensleep. The Tensleep, first produced the town of I.ander. Both were settled Mountain states. The regivn encom- at Dallas in 1930, accounts for 75 per- during the Swcetwater rush for yellow passes some 30 states. cent of the ficld's production. gold. which reached its height in the The Dallas Dome field makes the The first oil was sold to the railroad 1860s. Subsequently, black gold tumcd Central Rcgivn a little more venerable for lubricant. Some was sold to local

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Wc'rc in the central square of a small immense navy blue 1930 V-16 Cadillac; midwestem town. It's one of those and a shiny brown, canvas-topped 1930 bright, perfect spring aftcmoons, and Model A Ford, containing a pair of people are everywhere : sprawhing out sprightly senior citizens who smile and on blankets in the grassy park, crowd- wavegrcetings. ing the sidewalks, leaning out of open As the cars roll to a stop, the crowd office windows. The hubbub of laugh- presses forward -cheering, applauding, ter and conversation is augmented by and snapping camera shutters. Soon the town Glee Club, harmonizing away several more antique vehicles come on the courthouse steps. The wonder- Cooling into town, one after the other. ful aromas of barbcque becfand grilled Among them is a screaming red 1912 hot dogs waft through the ail impossi- fire cngiv, complete with vamished ble to resist . wooden ladders, polished bronze ac- `Hcrc they comcF' yells a kid from his coutrements, and a five-man crew. The perch up in the branches of a tall oak truck roars in with lights flashing and tree. Moments latei; a trio of rather un- sirens blaring, delighting the onlookers. likely automobiles rounds the corner: a No, this isn't a scene from `The bright red, open-air 1936 Bentlcy Music Man." It's May 24,1984, and SpcedsteB manncd by two figures in the Great American Race is wheeling goggles and lcathcr racing hclmcts ; an into Bloomington, Illinois. Over the past eight days, this same joyful recep- 3,000-mile event limited to antique turn can be disastrous. tion has been played out in towns cars ofprc-1937 vintage. Rather than Exccllcnt driving skills ale essential in across the country, as dozens of antique being a speed race, the G.A.R. is a the G.A.R , as is a navigator with a autos have made their way east from time/speed/distance rally that stresses keen eye for landmarks and the ability I.os Angeles. Final destination Indi- precision driving and navigrtion. At the to translate detailed written instruc- anapolis, where the drivers and navigr- begivning of each day. drivers and their tions into quick verbal commands. tors will parade their cars around the navigators are given detailed instruc- Most entrants also have support crews track at the historic Motor Speedway tions for the day's prescribed route and who travel ahead of the pack, carrying prior to the Indy 500. speeds (never to exceed 50 in.p.h.). tools and spare parts. In this ycar's race, Much more is at stake than a victory Participants are monitored at surprise some of the crews have been forced to lap, howevcq for this rolling museum of checkpoints along the way, and are work through the night on occasion to American is actually one of the richest scored based on how close they come keep their temperamental antique cars auto races in the world. The 87 par- to matching the pro-determined times. running. ticipants (pared down to 70 by the time Use of calculators, electronic watches, Not so Urb and Helen Stair and their they reached Bloomington) are vying and odometers is forbidden during the crew. Sponsored by Union Oil, the for over $250,000 in prize money- race, with only wind-up stopwatches al- Stair's "Spirit of 76' 1930 Model A Sloo,000 of which will go to the win- lowable for timing. Since every second Ford -the third car to wheel into ning car alone. counts (last year's winner was a mere 90 Bloomington-has bccn running like a Now in its second ycal; the Great seconds off for the entire 3,000-mile top ever since leaving L.A. "We've only American Race (G.A.R) is a nine-day, race), something as simple as a missed had one flat tire and a minor starter

The Great American Race: temperamental old cars, agi!`uehng pace, jayful recaptions a;nd §aper carnaraderte. Far left: tThe S|)int of 76' wheels into Bloomiigron, Illinois. town hall for a ffied chicken lunch. parts I found at swap meets in Califor- problem so fab" Urb tells one of the "But wc haven't missed a turn yet. I admiring spectators. "It's pretty nia," he says. "All except the front unbelievable." think we're doing pretty well for a cou- fenders. I had to send to Ohio for Perhaps not to those who know Urb ple of novices." those.„ and Helen Stair. The oldest couple in Due largely to Urb Stair's automotive Since he completed work on it back the race (at 70 and 68), they have made expertise, the "Spirit of 76' has per- in 1978, Urb has driven the car over believers of any who doubted that this formed almost flawlessly over the 25,000 miles and entered it in numer- pair could handle the rigorous pace and 2,500-plus miles between L.A. and ous antique car shows. It has won a exactingdemandsofthcG.A.R.Com- Bloomington. "Urb doesn't drive the dozen trophies, and you can easily see ing into this day's segment, the Stairs- car-he wears it," Helen explains. "If why. Polished to a high sheen and pur- driving in their first ever road rally- anything is going to go wrong, he'll ring like a kitten when it's idling, the had a score that placed them in the top know about it before it happens." handsome Model A looks as if it just half of the pack. Considering that many A retired petroleum engiveer from rolled off the assembly line. of the drivers are experienced rallicrs WhittieB California, Urb is a former What made the Stairs decide to enter (some even employ professional rally race car driver and a lifelong antique car this beauty in such a grueling cross- navigators), the Stairs' performance is enthusiast. In recent years he has com- country race? "Mainly for the thrill of even more impressive. pletely rebuilt several Model T and doing something new and different," `C|'m certainly not the world's Model A Fords. It took him just eight Urb explains. `We're not really in this months to build the "Spirit of 76." to win. Wc're in it for the experience." greatest navigato£" Helen says, as the `The car was built entirely from junk `Tt's really been a wonderful time," pair make their way to Bloomington's

Far right , top: Eventual winners John Classen and Gary Wdles achnowledye the cheerm'!g crowd. Far right, bottom: The Stairs prapare to heal out a!fier lunch in Blcominigton. tvI?re deii'!g Pretty well fir a coupleofrropices." `This is the real America," Helen Helen adds. `The camaraderie among really feel those bumps in a Model A." the racers has been super. And the Stair says of the hospitality. `CNot the Moments later the starter waves the reception wc'vc had from people across things you read on the front page of green"Spirit flag, of 76' the is crowd off, with cheers, horn and tooting, the the country has been just amazing." the papers." Indeed, the spectacle of more than 70 Exactly 45 minutes after arriving in headed for the Windy City. antique cars rolling down Main Street Bloomington (even lunch stops are POSTSCRIIT: The following day, the has proved quite an event for the cities strictly timed), the Stairs are back in Stairs successfully completed the final and towns the G.A.R has passed their car ready to head on to Chicago, leg of the Great American Race. Sixty- through. Everywhere, people have the last overnight stop before the race's nine of the 87 cars entered finished the flocked to see the cars, and many towns finish in Indianapolis. As Urb warms race, which was won by Gary Wales and have done much more. Flagstaff, Ari- up the Model A's engne, Helen resets John Classen of woodland Hills, zona greeted the racers with a pancakes her stopwatch and checks the next page California, drivers of the 1936 Bentley and sausage brunch . The people of of instructions. Down the street two Spccdster. They finished four minutes Wichita Falls, Texas provided home- more cars are just pulling into town: a and 50 seconds shy ofa perfect score. made ice cream and cookies. The 1902 Mercedes-the oldest car in the The Stairs finished 44th, 30 minutes Navajo Thbal Band and Dancers per- race-and an eye-catching, mink- and 41 seconds off the pace. They plan formed for the racers in Gallup. New upholstered 1928 Rolls Royce. to enter the race again next year. ® Mexico, and the town's local scniors' "What's been the hardest part of the club presented Urb and Helen with race so far?' someone asks Urb. special turquoise pins. "Bumps," he replies, smiling. `You CORPORATE lo YEARS Gregory E. Brooks, Brca, Ca 30 YEARS Harry L+ Anderson, Schaumburg, Il. Nathan H, CaJpenter, Brea, Ca. Evelyn M. Bumley, Los Angeles, Ca. July 1984 Thomas E. Davini, Sam Francisco, Ca. 5yEARS LisaA. Bowden, Brca,Ca, 35 YEARS Hour N. I,apicrrc, Union oil center Romld8.Graves,SanFranciscoRedncry Gaile M, David. Brca. Ca. 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CirLijales, Manila 20 YEARS Freddie L. Hany, Charlotte, N.C. July 1984 Myron W. Wolansky, Clark, N. I. 10YEARS A. N. Cook, England 15 YEARS NormandL. Blais, E. Providcncc, R.I. Joan Elphiustone, England Charles 8. D`idley, Schaumbung, 11. Tbny Hands, Enchnd David R. Norby, Boise, Id. Raselnary Sanders, England lo TEARS Wesley p, Baldock. Kcmi, Ak. 5YEARS PamHaylc, England Julie Ann Bloomq`iist, Portland, Or. Edwnd L. Bowman, Athnta, Ga. August 1984 Dennis J. Dock, IA Mirada, Ca. 5YEARE G. A. Phillips, Scotland John C. Montoya, Brea. Ca. Ralph F, Rea, A[royo Grande, Ca. William R, Yinkie, Jr. , UNION OIL CO. OF INDONESIA Union Oil Center Januay 1984 5yEARS EdwinF. Akins,Jr., Chicago, Il. Rosalyn K. Atkins, Atlanta, Ga. 15 YEARS Sukri Bin saldan August 1984 )ames W. Boettgrr, Schaumbung,11. 10yEIARS WinAzwir 5 YEARS Felixc. Abejero, Manila Rodney L. Gilge. Kemi, Ak. Julian Putong Rolando 8. Buena, Manila Pauline E. Goecke, Kenal, Ak. Sunarjo Wilhelmino Q. Lin, Manila James F. Grobarcik, Chicago, 11. Kakar Suntman Thomas V. Hodgkins, Jr.. Portland, Or. Jose 8, PaJ[m, Manila Sutrisno James R. I'hillip§, Atlanta, Ga. Yvette Richardson, Union Oil Ccntcr 5YEARS I)jamhari llyas Harun UNION CHEMICALS DIVISION Robert A. Salvetti. Rodeo, Ca. Harso Sunanto Russell K. Small, Union Oil Ccntcr July 1984 Jerry L. Willmorq Kcnai, Ak. February 1984 35 YEARS Vemon A. Clank, ransas city, Mo. 10 YEARS Chairil Anwar 25 YEARS Albert F. Schrocder, UNION INTERNATIONAL Daud Doallo Rolling Meadows,11. OIL DIVISION Caroline Hanafic Robert L Whittakel; Brea, Ca. July 1984 Tohannes Kapa 20 YEARS Iflands. Pierson, Jr., Union oiLCcilter Sjalrm Sawala 35 YEARS Robert R. Rocthke, Les Angeles, Ca. Iolo Soctoro 15¥EARS GcrardA, DCBeau, IjiMirnda, Ca. Ingrid Sunajouw Michael L. Ghareeb, 10YEARS ArthurM. Bracci, West Sacramento. Ca. Balikpapan , Indonesia 5YEARS AbdulMadjid David Hansen, Ne`vark, Ca. Patrick H . Malue, Mul`a[nmad Noor Ifonard W. Shirah, Charlotte, N.C. Balikpapan, Indonesia John H. Snyder, Jr„ Atlan[a` Ga. Carl F. Hills, Iros Angrles, Ca. July 1984 Keith G. Lindscll. Ij)ndon , England 10 YEARS Andrew B. Christcnbury, loYEARS Ardiansjah Charlotte, N.C. 5 TEARS Keith Brown, Aberdeen, Scotland Niniek Asmaniati Jerry F. Coreoran, Kenai, Ak. Beryl R Mccomack, I,ikkas Mappa Varble R. Darrow, Kfmi, Ak. Balikpapan, Indonesia Altin T. Pratasik William V. Gollhofer, Morgan R. Quermcu, ldus Salmon West Sacramento, Ca. Aberdeen , Scotland Rosdiana Simorangkir Duane J. I.atta, Kenai, Ak. So¢djarvoto Nancy C. Mclntyrc, Brea, Ca. August 1984 Soeyono Rodolfo G. Villegas, I.a MiTada, Ca. 35 YEARS 0rnaldL. Gambreu, Jakarta, Indonesia Sudijono Sutadjiono 5yEARS Gregorys. Acker, haMirach, Ca. 15 TEARS JohnE. Shcrbome, Jr., IusAngrles, Ca. Anna Chandra Wiranto Chustopher A. CaldwelJ, Roy T. Tatar, I.os Angeles, Ca. Yachman Charlotte, N.C. lo YEARS Karen p, Iienik, Les Angeles, Ca. Melvyn L. Jackson, Beaumont, T}(. August 1984 5YEARS DavidA. Duncan. Judy L. Iiove, Charlotte, N.C. 15 YEARS SarosaEndang Charles W. Mettille, Kena], Ak. The Hague, Netherlands hauric A. Minatcik, Schaumbung,11. Martha Joannc Hall-Bum 10YEARS Darwanto Daniel 8. Reuben, Schaumburg,11. Les Angelcs, Ca. Sofyan Effendy Thomas A. Senne, Charlotte, N.C. Donrie L. IAyton. Fi-udin Daphne T. Stowe, Atlanta, Ga. Baljkpapan, Indonesia Julianto Martin A. Thrower, Charlotte, N.C. Su-Chu lq I,os Angrles, Ca. Henry Victor Kalesaran Binun August 1984 UNION OIL OF GREAT BRITAIN Sjarhrir Khalid 30 YEARS Emily J. Helm, Bimingham, Al. Kunomo Robcn Mangopo Charles R. Huntcb Brea, Ca` Januay 1984 Wien Mochtar Roy W. Roach, Kansas City. Mo. 5YEARS D. I. -ld,Scotland Robert J, Wagne£ Schaumburg,11. Muhidin Februay 1984 Murhansjali M .S. 25 YEARS Byrofl L. Coker, Tuckc£ Ga. Sole Palinbongan Bruee E. Faabong, Oakland, Ca. 5YEARS A. MCFarlane,Scotland Wiyadi Sctiawan William J, Hammond, Charlotte, N.C. J. Thompson, Scotland Hanny Sitompul I.cighton Helm, Brea, fa. 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July 1984 July 1984 15 YEARS Pablo F. Archuleta, Qucsta, N.M. 55 YEARS Ridge spring The company, Richard Mandonado, Quc§ta, N. M. RIdgc Spring, S.C. Thomas P, Martinca, Questa, N.M. 35 YEARS CcdarBluffofl company, GcorgE Padilla, Questa, N. M . Cedar Bluff, Al . LeonardoRomero,Qucsta,.N.M. Wilfred Tfujillo, Qucsta, N . M . 30 YEARS Blall. Oil company, Inc. Comeha, Ga. Ralph Vigil, Jr., Qucsta, N.M . 5 YEARS Richnd James, Enumclaw, Wa. 10 YEARS Gail M. Santistevan, Questa` N M. Robert R. SchalleE Sr., Nipton, Ca. August 1984 5 yEARS }ackL Boldyack, I.ouviers, Co. 45 YEARS Parkeron company, Inc., Herbert Gonzales, Questa, N M. South Hill, Va. Johnny 8. Gonzales, Qucsta, N.M. 30 YEARS Gnepper oil.Company, Flonont, Oh. 5YEARS Almunirpatonangi Robert Johnson. Nipton, Ca. sriwijaya S Robert lafore, Qucsta, N. M. 15 YEARS Sahr oil co. Estacada, Or. Darvid E. Martin, Nipton. Ca. 10 YEARS Ixttman oil com|)any, Durand, Wi. UNION OIL LIMITED -SINGAPORE Jose Martincz, Qucsta, N.M. Marty Martinca, Qucsta, N. M. RETIREMENTS August 1984 Tbby F. Martinez, Quesn, N.M. Ernest Mondragon, Qucsta, N. M. Mid 1984 10YEARS PaulLimKimKhoo Jake M. Montoya. Questa, N. M . Floyd I. Ortega, Qiiesta, N.M. John Tfoino, Union 76 Division, UNION OIL NORGE -NORWAY Roger D. Palmer, Questa, N.M. Gueydan, Ia. , December 17, 1961 Donald N, Pcrkius, I.ouvicrs, Co. May 1984 January 1984 Amold Q`iintam, Questa, N . M . Frances D. Bass, Union 76 Division, 5 YEARS Kristinc Haarr Mario Rael, Qucsta, N.M . Gilbert L, Romero, Questa, N.M . Gastonia, N.C , June I,1959 August 1984 Peter A. Smcal, h]uviers, Co. Roy 0, Bryntesen, Corporate. Mt. I'rospect,11„ January 24, 1944 5 YEARS Inger-Marie Roenneberg August 1984 Ted R. Wisener, Ui`ion 76 Division, Nedcrland, Tx., August 22, 1949 25 YEARS Conrad M. Garcia, Questa, N.M. UNION OIL CO. OF THAILAND 20 YEARS James c. BIown, Washington, Pa. June 1984 Fcbrmry 1984 Noble J. Allen, Corporate` Vista, Ca. , May I. 1960 15 YEARS Phillip A. Abeyta, Questa, N.M. louise M. Ai)penzelleb Union 76 Division, 20 YEARS Paramapom Krairiksh Frank S. Maes, Qucsta, N.M . Bnish, Co. , January I, 1969 Fred I. Sanchez, Questa, N.M. 10 YEARS Udom soonthornpanich I'hilip Coats, Union 76 Division, Tony E. Valdcz. Questa, N.M. 5VEARS NiyadaDaojarng Michael A. Valeriq Questa. N . M . IJ)mbard 11. , August 15,1960 I.conard F. Contreras. Union Chcmicals Divlsion. Robert J. Wiuiams, Questa, N.M. July 1984 Brea, Ca„ June 4,1953 10 YEARS RaymondHawryluk, Washington, I'a. Anna M. Cooley, Oil & Gas Division, 5 YEARS Robert D. Dook Mcliton M. Quintam, Questa, N.M . I.os Angrles, Ca. , November 5,1945 August 1984 Stephen L. Winton, Nipton, Ca. Hadyn E. Crofts, OIL & Gas Divlsion, Coalinga, Ca. , rfugust 23, 1947 15YEARS GaryD.-r 5yEARS Hcrmans. Baca,Questa, N.M. Herbert M, Gesling, Nipton, Ca. Gaylc H. Cnithirds, Union 76 Division, Philip G, REemer, Jr. Vido£ Tx. , June 15, 1948 John J. Hunter, Nipton, Ca. lo¥EARS DavidD. Engle, Jr. Clifton Matlock, Nipton, Ca. William E. Duggins, Union Chemicals Division, Palos Verdes, Ca„ March 20, 1961 Jimmy S, Micra, Questa, N.M. 5 YEARS Pairin Raggatanyoo Godfiey Hcidecker, Jr. , Union 76 Division, Frederick W. Shepherd Michael J. Morgas, Questa, N.M . Mark D. Santistevan, Questa, N. M Bcaumont, Tx., April 15,1948 I,eighton Helm, Union Chem icals Division` UNION OIL CO. OF CANADA LTD. Fullerton, Ca. , August 24, 1959 POCO GRAPHITE INC. Donald Marshall, Union 76 Division, July 1984 Altadcna, Ca., July 16,1951 July 1984 i5 VEARS Chiu Lin Ho, calgay, Alta. James R. Martin, Union Chcmicals Division, 10 YEARS John L. Colcy, Decatu[ E[. Orange, Ca. , October 15, ]957 John A. Shomody, Fort St. John, B.C. Nancy S. Bulk, Dccatup Tk. Dorothy I. Peitz, Corporate, Joe F. Fenguson, Calgary, Alta . Bobble J. Sweeney. Dccatu[ T3[. N. Holl}rwood, Ca., January 12,1953 10 YEARS I.Dma A, Bames, Calgay, Alta. Charlotte H+ Rfmick, Union Chemicals Division, August 1984 5 YEARS Garcth M.R. Beverley, Calgay, Alta. Franklin, N.C., January I,1970 Arlene L.B. Juardo, Calgary, Alta. 15 YEARS Dexter E. Agee, Decatui; B[. Marion F. Smith, Union 76 Divrsion, Frank W. SchneideB Calgay, Alta. David H. Dodson, Decatu[ lil. Streamwood,11. , October 17,1960 Ezell Singleton, DccatuB Th. Ar(hut' W. Woodall. Union 76 Division. Port Neches, Tx. , July 29,1948 UNION ENERGY MINING DIVISION 5TEARS AlemM, Bays, DccatuLH. Rosemary Chambers, Decatub Th. August 1984 July 1984 Claire 8, Amett, Union Chemicals Division, 15 YEARS John R. Ljung, Parachu(e, Co. Hofiinan Estates,11. , September I,1967 Charles E+ Bragg, Union 76 Divrsion, lansing,11„ Dcccmber 30, 1968 Patrick J. Couius, Union 76 Division, Peso Robles, Ca.` Ma}' 7,1984 Michael Cummius, Union 76 Division, Berkeley` Ca., April 28,1984 Harold J. Davison, Union Chemicals Di\isioll, Carlsbad, Ca.` May 3` 1984 Stanley Deal, Union 76 Division, Cypress. Ca. ` Ma}t 26, 1984 Elea Desormcaux, Oil & Gas Di\Jision` Vinton, la. May 17, 1984 Charles Z. Dick, Union 76 Di`'ision` Lynnwood, Wa.. Ma}' 31,1984 Frank A. Everett, Oil 8c Gas Division. Moorpark, Ca , May 19,1984 Raymond G. Fenncr, Union 76 Division, Columbus` Oh., May 16,1984 Charles G. Burk, Union 76 Division` Chai.les Fitzgerald, Uiiion 76 Division ` [ckewood, Caw July 11 ` 1944 Concord` Ca.` April 27.1084 Walter R. Fillipponc, Science & Tech nolog)'. Raymond Galiher, Sr. , Union 76 Di\rision. Placen[ia, Ca„ Apnl 18,1955 Mesa, Az., Ma}i 9.1984 William M. Finn, Science 8c Tcchnolog}'. Ronald D. Gibbs, Corporate, Placcntia, Ca., April 15,1957 Pasadcna, Ca.. Ma}i 18,1984 donald J. Hickman, Union 76 Dlvision, Ervin Golisch, Corporatc` Joliet.11.. 'June 10,1941 Hemet, Ca., May 20,1984 Charles R. Kccgan, 011 & Gas Division, Gertrude A. Helm, Union 76 Dj\rision. Midland, Tx. , January 3. 1951 Fcrtile, Mn . , March 29, 1984 Roger J. Kinsella, Scie'nce & Technology` Robert V. Hcrman, Union 76 Division, ha Habra` Ca.` February 24,1944 Saint Paul. Mn . , May 30, 1984 Esther I. I.cc, Science & Tech nology, Aziel W. Hollister, Corporate. Brca Ca. , Fcb"ary 7, 1968 Glendale, Ca., Ma)r 15,1984 Harold S. Mccall, Union Chemicals Division, Hubert Jones, Union 76 Division, Brea, Ch„ August 24` 1959 Dundas,11„ May 7, 1984 Douglas I. Mccawley, Science 8c Technolog}J, Gertrude L. Kcllet, Corporate, Fullerton` Ca., June 24,1949 Los Angelcs. Ca., April 13,1984 Robert Neiberger, Union 76 Di\Jision ` Anthony J. Kielma, Union 76 Di\rision` IJ)ng Beach, Ca. . August 7, 1944 Lemont,11., May 21,1984 Winford 0. Plant, Oil 8c Gas Division` Clarence C. Lutz, Oil 8c Gas Division, Dcl Mar, Ca.` July 10,1950 Oklahoma Cit}', Ok„ April 13,1984 Noman W. Pohll, Union 76 Di\Jision` Robert I. Mccullough, Union 76 Divlslon. ha Crescenta` Ca., May I,1951 Columbus, Oh., May 16,1984 Robert W. Putnam, Corporate. Reynold R. Miller, Union 76 Division, Sanca Monica` Ca., February 2,1954 Monterey Park, Ca. , Aprll 15` 1984 I.orrainc 8, Rodrigues, Union Chemicals Division. Clifford G. Mitchell, Union 76 Di`Jision, Fremont, Ca. . October I I ` 1965 Belle`Jille, Mi., April 30` 1984 Robert A. Roycc, Union Chemicals Division, Ifster L. Monroe, Union 76 Division` Walnut Creek, Ca. , July 6, 1948 I.ong Beach, Ca. ` May 26,1984 Marion A. Schuhardt, Union 76 Di\'ision, I,awrence K. Moms, Oil & Gas Di\Jision. Ncderland, Tx. , September 9. 1949 Del Mar. Ca. . April 21. 1984 Joe 0. Valdcz, Molycorp, Mema Neuman, Union76 Division, Taos` N.M., )une 7,1967 Scattlc` Wa., May 28,1984 Clarence W. Paulson, Oil 8[ Gas Divisior`. IN MEMORIAM Taft` Ca„ May 10, 1984 Roy F. Pilisbury, Union 76 Di\'ision, Employees Wilmmgton` Ca., May 4,1984 J. W. Harrison, Union 76 Division, John J. Pirge, Molycorp, Bcaumont, Tx. , April 27` 1984 Tucson, Az„ Ma}r 9, 1984 Frank L. Landry, Union 76 Di`'ision, Wilmcr E. Rich, Union 76 Di\'ision. IJ)ng Beach, Ca. . April 30, 1984 Whittiep Ca. , May I,1984 William E. Sadler, Union 76 Divlsion. Rctirees Bakers field, Ca , March 7,1984 Harvey H. Adkison, Oil & Gas Division, Marie Salden, Union 76 Divislon , Tulsa, Ok„ April 27` 1984 Phoenix, Az.` April 30` 1984 Elizabeth S. Bacon, Union 76 Di\ision, Harold A. Schchr, Union 76 Di\'ision, Mt. Prospect,11„ March 31,1984 Lockport,11., Ma}J 19,1984 Raymond W. Blakenship, Union 76 Di\'ision, )oseph Soares, Oil & Gas Division. San[a Maria, Ca. , May 21,1984 Myrtle Beach, S.C., April 20,1984 Ed Bollinger, Union 76 Division. Wall:er C. Sullivan, Union 76 Division, Auburn, Ca . May 15,1984 Newark, Oh . , May 27, 1984 William E. Bollsingrr, Union 76 Di\'ision , Barbara Ulmer, Union 76 Division, Indio, Ca„ I:ebruar\J 9, 1984 Mt. Prospect,11„ Ma}' 3,1984 Edward C. Campbell, Union 76 Division. Joy S. Whcaton, Union 76 Division, Martincz. Ca.. Ma}7 22` 1984 Clear lcke, Ca. . April 29, 1984 Ann L. Chlysta, Union 76 Divislon, Ernest R. 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