Dear Folks
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Released 1 April 2008
Chapter 14: 1953 is a memorable year in the history books. Most notably for Aramcons, it is the year when King Ibn Saud, the founder of Saudi Arabia, dies in the fall at the age of 73. His son, Crown Prince Saud, is named the new king by the royal family and another son, Faisal, is named crown prince. 1953 is another hugely successful year of oil production, international relations and overall growth and development. Aramco families – especially those of executives – enjoy the many privileges and benefits of “expatriate” life.
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Released 14 February 2008
Read the next chapter in Ken Slavin's "Dear Folks" series as Ken and Mildred Webster present their youngest daughter Susan with her own Arabian horse for her 12th birthday in January of 1953. While the Websters lived in Dhahran, they housed the horse, Nejma, at Hobby Farms, where Susan spent much of her time riding and training.
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Released 27 December 2007
Chapter 12: “The chief topic of conversation out here now is that the government has decreed NO MORE LIQUOR – ain’t that something?” In this chapter, Crown Prince Saud pays a visit, Ken goes to Harvard Business School, Judy graduates at the top of her class from Dhahran Senior Staff School, and Aramco produces its billionth barrel of oil.
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