Iran buys 25 percent of Krupp steelworks in Western industry shift
Iran acquires 25.4 percent of Krupp Huettenwerke, the steel division of the 163‑year‑old Krupp empire, linking Iranian oil deliveries with Germany's gas service network. The deal marks a major step by an oil producer into Western industry and shifts board power, with a non‑German member joining Krupp’s 18‑seat supervisory body.
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Economic report belies optimistic predictions
Washington reports show a second straight quarterly decline in economic growth despite Nixon Administration forecasts of a rebound. The newly released government figures challenge earlier optimism and are likely to influence policy discussions and market expectations locally and nationally.
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Butterfield regrets nothing about tapes revelation
Alexander Butterfield, now head of the FAA, said he would repeat revealing the White House tape system. He recalled the July 13, 1973 session before the Watergate committee and said he answered directly when asked the direct question. He defended his stance toward Nixon and dismissed suggestions of a rift with the president.
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California
Spinola forms new Portuguese cabinet to curb crises
In Lisbon President Spinola swore in a 17 member military-led government aimed at stabilizing the economy and guiding Portugal through Africa wars. Col Goncalves named prime minister with ministers for labor interior defense and information. Communist Alvaro Cunhal remains minister without portfolio, while Mario Soares returns as foreign minister.
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UPI
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Vasco Dos Santos Goncalves
Communist Party
Alvaro Cunhal
Mario Soares
Goncalves
Adelino da Palma Carlos
Ruben de Carvalho
Portuguese Democratic Movement
Extortionist captures, kills Florida couple in Miami
Sydney Gans and wife Lillian were abducted outside their plant, then killed in their car after a $50,000 ransom. Thomas Knight, 23, fled into Everglades brush but was captured after a massive manhunt. After surrender, Knight faced two murder charges as investigators recovered the money and rifle.
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UPI
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Sydney Gans
Lillian
Thomas Knight
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Knight
Gans
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Whitaker
Dade County
Russell Kubik
Kubik
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Peace and Freedom candidate parades nude for governor bid
Elizabeth Keathely walks nude along a Los Angeles beach to campaign for governor. She claims nudity is a personal choice while opposing a city council ban on public nudity. Keathely taunts rival Edmund Brown Jr. and proposes a nude debate.
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UPI
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Peace and Freedom Party
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Polonium in Smoke Likely Drives Lung Cancer Link
Johns Hopkins professor Dr Edward Radford presents that natural low level alpha radiation from polonium in cigarette smoke may be key to cigarette induced bronchial cancer in men. He notes polonium-210 and lead-210 occur in tobacco smoke and argues polonium alpha radiation could initiate cancer, with risk easing after quitting.
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UPI
Johns Hopkins University
Edward
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Radford
Safeway Ends Marking Rising Prices on Shelves
Safeway Stores will not mark new prices on shelf items after a price increase. Shoppers may pay the old price until stock with new pricing arrives. backroom stock will be labeled higher. If prices fall, a new sticker stays. The policy aims to reduce confusion among customers. Safeway operates 1,950 stores in 27 states.
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