Ford orders review of Jewish officer postings to Arab regions
President Ford instructed the Defense Department to review policies on assigning Jewish officers to Arab countries after the Army Corps of Engineers admitted avoiding Jewish officers in Saudi Arabia. The Pentagon denied racial discrimination in overseas assignments and pledged thorough investigation.
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Firms seek removal from Arab boycott blacklist
Several large U.S. firms report efforts to lift Saudi Arabia’s boycott with talks on criteria for restoration of trade. Monsanto Coca Cola Ford Xerox and others say negotiations continue though terms remain unclear and some were previously removed after long talks.
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OPEC Allows UAE Oil Price Cut Amid Demand Worries
In Vienna OPEC sanctioned a UAE price cut citing dwindling demand and dollar weakness. The communique allowed a 15 cent per barrel reduction to alleviate backlogs and rising revenue pressures in Persian Gulf states.
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