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  "id": 882391,
  "title": "In 1968, California man fought over Pinnacles land price, then sold parcel for $7,400",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/in-1968-california-man-fought-over-pinnacles-land-price-then-sold",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T14:00:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1968-a-california-landowner-demanded-100-an-acre-for-land-inside-pinnacles-that-officials-valued-at-17-a-year-later-the-park-service-paid-more-than-46-an-acre-and-bought-the-parcel-for-7400/articleshow/133241860.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The US government's lengthy legal struggle with Dean Brimhall culminated in a $400,000 buyout. The resolution saw the demolition of commercial facilities, including a lodge and petrol station, adjacent to Capitol Reef National Park. The agreement also put an end to quarrying operations on the land. This settlement balanced private ownership with conservation needs in southern Utah, allowing for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}