[Betty Jo]

Thanks. 55,000 acres is the size of the ranch.So close to White Sands.

[Betty Jo]

http://www.currentargus.com/artman/publish/article_539.shtml

"Defense officials had said in May they were working on terms under which McMillan would dispose of stock holdings that could conflict with official duties.Owen said McMillan was involved with up to nine companies when he died."

[rubbertramp]

Permian Exploration Corp. is the name of his company....sounds a little like Permindex.