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Tulsa Geological Society

Abstract


Tulsa Geological Society Digest
Vol. 30 (1962), Pages 150-151

A Geologist Looks at the Oil Industry: Abstract

Robert Rettger1

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.

(See entire talk at the end of this section.)


 

Acknowledgments and Associated Footnotes

1 Sun Oil Company, Dallas, Texas

October 30, 1961

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