FTC Eyes Energy Company Mergers in Antitrust Probe
The FTC began a two year study of energy industry concentration amid allegations mergers reduce competition and raise profits. It plans analysis of Continental Oil Co. and Consolidation Coal Co. merger and probes possible collusion in Louisiana gas reserves while urging Congress to study ownership of energy reserves and long run supply.
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Senate Committee
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Joint Economic Committee
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Investigative Commission
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Continental Oil Co
Consolidation Coal Co
Consolidation Coal
United States
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Senate Antitrust and Monopoly
William Bianereninn
Winshaleman
Louisiana
Congress
Charge Dropped Against Peron Clears Path Home
An Argentine court cleared former dictator Juan D. Peron of a rape charge due to the statute of limitations. Now living in exile in Spain at age 75, Peron faces unlikely return to Argentina. The case stemmed from his 1954 55 conduct with a 13 year old Nelly Rivas.
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Juan D. Peron
Spain
Peron
Argentina
Nelly Rivas
Ervin Advises Civilians to Avoid Demonstrations
Sen. Sam J. Ervin says innocent people should stay off streets to avoid arrest during illegal demonstrations. He commends Washington police for keeping traffic flowing during the May 3 anti war march and notes some nonparticipants may have been arrested out of curiosity. He warns watching from corners can be risky and cites potential danger in a battlefield.
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Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Ervin
Washington
Congress
Civil Liberties Groups
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