1974 Press Photo Interior Secretary Rogers Morton speaks of oil production in LA

New Orleans, Louisiana. Interior Secretary Rogers Morton says the administration hopes to speed production from offshore oil and gas wells by helping industry beat manpower and steel shortages and environmental delays. The speed-up policy is part of the government's drive for energy self-sufficiency. Morton spoke to newsmen here after touring offshore production facilities.

Photo is dated 1974.

Photo measures 8 x 10 inches.