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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1971
Page
6
The unreadable OCR fragment lists various places and completion notes with scattered names and times. It mentions cranes and worksites, several individuals, and a mix of dates and areas, reflecting an industrial or construction record page.
A three year study by the Nations Petroleum Council headed by Western Canadian geologists finds that current reserves could supply global demand for three to five times, depending on usage. The report notes significant uncertainty and warns costs factors may hinder future energy availability.
Tulsa special reports that projected 1972 auto sales above 100 million amid declining engine efficiency raise U.S. gasoline demand. Industry predicts 4-5 percent fuel-economy reduction as Detroit trims horsepower to meet emission rules, with more cars planned to run on low lead and no lead fuels despite limited public acceptance and higher costs.
Geologists were nominated to lead the American Association of Petroleum Geologists for 1973-74. Names include Sherman A. Wenpserd as president and others from Northwestern University and the University of Texas system. The slate lists officers and committees, with total allocations for treasury and consulting roles.
Sun Oil Co. chief executive Robert G. Dunlop argues that domestic energy needs require prices to rise to market levels. He cites historical crude price declines and warns against overregulation in natural gas pricing, urging acceptance of higher costs, conservation, and environmental goals.
A.C. Cullen Akins humorist and philosopher to address South Plains Section of AIME Thursday at 6 30 p m at Red Raider Inn Convention Center. Akins will speak on Your Human Relations are Showing mentioning his West Texas oil field career and public policy work. He has 40 years in sales management and public relations with National Lead Co Montell Inc and Texas Chemical Co in Odessa. He serves as director of High Sky Girls Ranch and is noted for a dynamic blend of humor and sophistication.
Tulsa based natural gas leaders criticize the Nixon wage price freeze while the OEP rules that wellhead prices remain subject to federal limits. Industry spokesman Tankersley explains the need for price incentives to boost exploration and supply, aligning with Nixon's economic goals.
Texas Health Department reports malaria cases increased to 11 in 1961 from earlier, all cases acquired abroad. The majority involve veterans recently treated for malaria after service in Vietnam.
Dallas special reports that A. Busehman of San Antonio was elected president of the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, the 23rd president in its 52 year history. Kenneth R. Joynt of Mobil Oil was named executive vice chairman and will serve as president of the association’s information program. New district vice presidents were elected including N. E. Loomis of Longview and A. W. Joneson of Albany. Re-elected officials include W. M. R. Thacker Jr., James L. Morris, Paw Turnbull, Jeff Montgomery, J. G. O'Brien, Alvin Hope, and Jack Kadane. William H. Abington was re-elected executive vice president and John W. Wagner as vice president for public affairs.
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