| 31. | The change came as a surprise to the energy and investment communities, even to Messman himself.
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| 32. | Messman said he foresaw no major layoffs, but he noted some duplication in the companies'administrations.
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| 33. | Messman touted Union Pacific Resources'" strong performance regarding production growth and reserve replacement ."
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| 34. | It also could sell oil and gas properties belonging to Pennzoil or Union Pacific Resources, Messman said.
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| 35. | Messman said that SuSE, which employs just under 400 people, would retain much of its independence.
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| 36. | Messman said he wants control of Pennzoil to " drill up " its oil and gas properties.
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| 37. | Pate, in a letter to Messman, said a merger would create a premier exploration and production company.
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| 38. | Now, it is Messman's turn to make the overtures, but Pate is no longer interested.
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| 39. | He trained at Norfolk, Va ., and was assigned to the USS West Virginia as a messman.
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| 40. | "But this deal is not about taking on Microsoft on the desktop, " Messman said.
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