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Union Oil Chief Denies Attributed Quote Over Oil Spill
Union Oil Company of California president Fred L. Hartley defends the firm against a misattributed quote about the Santa Barbara Channel oil spill. He cites extensive cleanup efforts, wildlife protection, and cooperation with Gulf, Mobil, and Texaco as evidence of responsible handling and regret for the incident. The Wall Street Journal acknowledged an error in printing the misattributed statement.
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