Shell reports 1970 first-half earnings drop
Shell Oil Co. reports first-half 1970 net income of 114.2 million dollars, 23 percent below the prior year, with earnings per share of 1.69 versus 2.19. Cause cited include low spirits prices, high taxes, and start-up costs at the Houston Olefins Plant. Six-month revenues total 2.118 billion, crude oil and NGL output up 5 percent to 569,000 barrels daily.
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Win a Free Bicycle From the Deer Park Progress
The Deer Park Progress advertises a free bicycle offer with contact Carl at 479-5263 for information and entry details.
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HLPCO Joins Newly Formed Electric Group
Houston Lighting and Power Co joins a Texas electric utilities coalition to form the Electric Reliability Council of Texas ERCT to ensure reliable low cost power. It will exchange planning data coordinate restoration efforts after disasters and provide regional studies and regulatory reporting channels to improve future power needs.
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