Grand Jury Probes Reynolds Ind Throughout Tax Political Funds
Winston-Salem AP reports R J Reynolds Industries faces a federal grand jury inquiry into potential tax and related violations tied to political contributions. Spokesman Frank Slover says the probe also covers rebates and other payments. Company had disclosed up to $190,000 in political contributions by corporate funds over five years ending 1973.
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Winston-Salem
R.J. Reynolds Industries
Frank Slover
Bank siege ends as hostage taker surrenders in Toronto
Robert Hugh McLagan, 37, a Vancouver native, released the last four of 16 hostages after a 12 hour downtown bank siege. He claimed to be an Idi Amin fan and sought a Uganda flight. He faces bank robbery charges and will appear in court with further charges to follow.
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Amin‘Fan
Toronto
Uganda
Robert Hugh McLagan
Idi Amin
Amin
McLagan
Vancouver
Montreal
Zaire asks for more U S military aid amid attack
The Carter administration faces a tough choice as Zaire seeks new aid including ammunition for U S made weapons amid an invasion by Angolan forces. Washington has already shipped non lethal gear valued under 2 million and weighs indirect routes to supply Zaire or press France and Belgium for more arms.
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Washington
Carter
Zaire
State Dept
Angola
United States
U.S
France
Belgium
Mobutu Sese Seko
Kinshasa
Shaba
Katanga
Mobutu
Africa
Risk Of Frost Drifts In After Rain Clears
Weather forecast warns of a freeze tonight as rain ends this afternoon. Highs reach the upper 50s to low 60s with clearing skies and a low tonight around the upper 20s. Chance of scattered frost as winds subside and temperatures fall.
North Carolina Weather Forecast Mixed Frost Warning and Warming Trend
A detailed forecast covers a freeze warning for Piedmont and eastern slopes tonight with clearing from the west and lingering coastal rain. Highs reach 50s in the mountains and upper 60s along the coast, with frost risk in western areas and 20s to 40s lows elsewhere. Wednesday brings sun, highs in the 50s, and near zero tonight. Another 3 day outlook shows Sunday rain along the coast, then fair weather Monday and Tuesday with highs in the 60s and 70s in the southeast.
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North Carolina
Piedmont
Governors Press For Desulfurization Of Appalachian Coal
Seven Appalachian governors at Annapolis urge intensified federal research to desulfurize high sulfur coal and cut emissions. They call for profitable liquid and gas fuel processes and cooperatives to assist small producers while aligning with President Carter's energy plan. Governor Carroll states states must partner in policy.
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Annapolis
Regional Commission
Appalachian States
Carter
Congress
David Freeman
Federal Energy Office
Julian M. Carroll
Kentucky
Mercenary in Congo Aims for Africa Return and Amin
A man identified as McLagan, a former mercenary, expressed a desire to return to Africa and fight for Amin or, failing that, join the Zaire conflict in Shaba. A Toronto radio host countered his claim of mercenary past as fabrication. Police say his surrender was unconditional and his demands unmet as they prepared for a looming confrontation.
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Africa
Congo
Amin
McLagan
Zaire
Belgian Congo
Shaba
Katanga
Charles Doering
Toronto
CFRB
Doering
Panama
Canada
Harold Adamson
Saccharin Ban Still Questioned
Consumer advocates press House members to heed tests linking saccharin to cancer in animals while diet industry spokesmen and some lawmakers seek to modify the Delaney clause and suspend a July saccharin ban pending new FDA tests. Dr. Sidney Wolfe cites Canadian studies and a 1973 FDA report on malignant bladder tumors in rats, arguing large doses are needed to reveal cancer risk.
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Washington
House
Man
Paul Rogers
D-Fla
Congress
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Sidney Wolfe
Ralph Nader
Wolfe
Nestle raises prices on instant and freeze-dried coffees
Nestle cites sharp gains in green coffee bean prices and higher manufacturing costs as the reason for price hikes. Nescafe instant regular rises to 5.452 for 10 oz, Decaffeinated to 5.236 for 8 oz, and Decaf to 4.676 for 8 oz. Taster's Choice freeze-dried regular up 12 cents per ounce to 5.238 for 8 oz, Decaffeinated to 5.530 for 8 oz.
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White Plains
N.Y
Nestle Co
Nestle
Taster
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Raleigh
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Dad
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Calhoun Drug Store Inc
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Safeway Finance
N. Main St
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