Abstract

In these days of stringent proration, oil finding price-cost squeeze, and threats of increased taxation, the Geologists of American have a challenge which they must accept. They should no longer remain in the background as pure scientists, but must be willing to speak up and publicize honestly the hazards and opportunities of the oil business. They should speak as citizens and scientists about taxation, depletion, and government paternalism.

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