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Published: August 15, 2009
Devon shortens plans for tower
STEVE LACKMEYER
Oklahoma City might still be able to brag about having the tallest skyscraper in the state when the new Devon Energy Corp. world headquarters is built, but the tower is no longer on track to top Dallas ’ skyline.

Klay Kimker , Devon’s vice president of administration, confirmed Friday to The Oklahoman the tower’s height has been dropped from 54 to 50 stories. He said the change is unrelated t...

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