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Oil firms told to yield price data or face jail
California lawmakers pressed an inquiry into crude oil pricing with subpoenas seeking confidential data from major companies. Judge Harry L. Hupp refused to quash the records demand, scheduling Oct. 24 for a full hearing. Assemblyman Kenneth Cory warned executives could face jail for contempt if they refuse to cooperate as Exxon challenged the subpoenas as beyond scope.
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Sacramento
California
Kenneth Cory
Los Angeles
Dept. 85
Cory
D-Garden Grove
Joint Legislative Committee On Public Domain
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Oid
Exxon
Long Beach
Arthur D. Fox
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Dept. of Oil Properties
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Oklahoma
Louisiana