Liquor Industry Faces Whitewash Under Crackdown
United Press International reports that the liquor business, with annual sales over 34 billion, is cleaning up amid a severe crackdown on corruption since Prohibition. Investigators note declines due to self policing and pressure rather than prosecutions, while scandals and indictments surface in several states.
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United Press International
UPI
U.S Justice Department
Kentucky
Washington State Liquor Control Board
Utah
State Liquor Control Commission
Washington
Indiana
Iowa
Internal Revenue Service
New Jersey Senate
Growers seek Carter aid on exports and supports
Wheat growers asked the incoming Carter administration for help to push an export promotion drive raise loan supports for 1976 and 1977 crops and consider export subsidies and a new reserve program. NAWG leaders urged an aggressive export policy and trade teams abroad to address a surplus and weak prices.
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Washington
UPI
National Association of Wheat Growers
Agriculture Department
Carter
Ford Administration
NAWG
Lung cancer study expands high risk occupations list
A USC Cancer Center study of about 4000 white males who developed or died from lung cancer adds 15 new high risk jobs to the previously listed asbestos connected roles. Exposures to asbestos and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons link most occupations to elevated risk. The list includes dental lab technicians photoengravers roofers auto repair bakery dairy workers clothing ironers electricians leather workers and several service and industrial roles.
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Los Angeles
UPI
University of Southern California Comprehensive Cancer Center
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