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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1974

Page

6

Ex-Vesco captain recalls threat on pilot linked to Vesco

Senate panel heard Jay P. Cook describe a Godfather like exchange over a pilot who cooperated with the US. Vesco relatives offered a deal the pilot could not refuse. Cook testified Vesco family warned of harm as Vesco faced SEC probes and an arms smuggling case linked to Costa Rica.

Vesco Washington PTA Gnaniler Bateert Vesco Senate Henihs Vesco Tseuss Jay P. Cook Henry M. Dakson D-Wash Wesco Hook Costa Rica Senate Permanent Investigations Subcommittee David Mier Wescn Learjet Subcommittee United States Miller Eqn Cook Spare Jackson

Meat packer fined in union bribe plot

The world’s largest beef packing firm was fined seven thousand dollars for a one million dollar conspiracy to bribe supermarket officials to open the New York market to boxed meat. Co founder Holman was convicted but spared penalty.

New York Dusiniee Burton Roberts Cartier J. Holman Inwa Reef Processors, Inc LBP Roberts Holman

Byrd eyeing role on 1976 Democratic ticket

Senator Robert Byrd indicated he may be interested in a spot on the 1976 Democratic presidential ticket. He said he would not rule out a national backup position and is watching developments, noting there is time to observe potential candidates.

Byrd Washington Senate Robert C. Byrd West Virginia Democrat

Japan seeks U S explanation on nuclear ship disclosures

Japan asked the United States via its Washington embassy for an explanation of disclosures by retired Rear Admiral Gene Larocque that U S warships armed with nuclear weapons regularly call at Japanese ports. Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka, under fire over nuclear policy, pressed for clarity as opposition parties urged Diet questioning.

Toryvo United States Tong Staning Patio Kakuei Tanaka Washington Gene Robert Larocque Laracque USS Oklahoma U.S Okosuka Japan Jinnl Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy Susumu Nikaide Wye Po Dou Kowei Tanaka Diet Socilist

Arms sale of century delayed by four nations

A $20 billion warplane deal dubbed the arms sale of the century was postponed by American, French, Swedish analysts and defense ministers from Helglung, Morkand, Norway and Denmark. A December decision is now expected as bids and contract talks continue for a replacement for the aging FIM Starfighters.

Brussels UPN Fonr Hel Glung Morkand Norway Denmark

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