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ASHLAND INC 0000007694 5160 610122250 KY 0930

4 34 001-02918 02852333

50 E. RIVERCENTER BOULEVARD COVINGTON KY 41012 6068153333

50 E. RIVERCENTER BOULEVARD COVINGTON KY 41012

ASHLAND OIL & REFINING CO 19700806

ASHLAND OIL INC 19920703

POTTS CHARLES F 0001023575 OFFICER

3340 PEACHTREE RD NE TOWER PLACE ATLANTA GA 30326 6063294784

C/O ASHLAND INC 1000 ASHLAND DRIVE PO BOX 391 RUSSELL KY 41169

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