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Fortune Magazine – January 12, 1981 – Day of Reckoning for Oil Refiners
This is the January 12, 1981 issue of Fortune Magazine, featuring the lead article “Day of Reckoning for Oil Refiners” and in-depth reporting on the deregulation of the oil industry, emerging high-tech financing firms, Canon’s American expansion, and the strategic evolution of major U.S. corporations.
Condition: Acceptable condition with good interior.
There are creases on the front cover, marks and wear throughout, and possible rips. Pages are missing from the back, but the primary content remains intact and readable.
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Included Articles and Features:
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Day of Reckoning for Oil Refiners
As government regulation winds down, many in the industry second-guess what they once demanded.
by Tom Alexander -
Refineries Refined
A photographic look inside the maze-like processing plants that handle America’s crude oil. -
Why an Oil-Patch Legend Joined Tenneco
A closer look at Houston Oil & Minerals’ collapse and its high-profile acquisition.
by Alexander Stuart -
Richardson-Merrell Unswallows a Pill
The Vicks parent company divests its troubled drug business—Dow Chemical steps in.
by Carol J. Loomis -
The Coming Clamor for Price Controls
A warning that Reagan’s economic strategy could bring calls for controls if inflation-fighting leads to rising unemployment.
by Herbert Stein -
The Folks Who Brought You Apple
Venture capital firm Hambrecht & Quist’s bold role in financing Silicon Valley’s tech revolution.
by Susie Gharib Nazem -
Japan’s Canon Focuses on America
With eyes on calculators and copiers, Canon prepares for long-term dominance in the U.S. market.
by Louis Kraar -
The Animals of Silicon Valley
A profile of John Doerr and the aggressive tactics behind Silicon Valley’s tech growth and market strategies.
by Bob Tamarkin -
The General Mills Brand of Managers
An inside look at General Mills’ version of the product-management system borrowed from Procter & Gamble.
by Jay M. Morrison
Also Includes:
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Business Roundup: Fortune's 18-month forecast predicts a brief downturn followed by steady recovery
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In the News: Executive changes at GE, Merrill Lynch, RKO, and Perrier; cultural expansions in cable TV
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Bed and Board: A fiery wok and hot dining in Houston
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Keeping Up: Column by Daniel Seligman
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Personal Investing: A guide to investing in Oriental rugs
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Books and Ideas: The demographic resurgence of small towns
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Letters to Fortune
A compelling issue for collectors and researchers interested in the energy sector, 1980s deregulation, Silicon Valley’s financial foundations, and global corporate strategy.