Brazilians Try American Beans After Native Crop Setback
In Rio de Janeiro and beyond, American white beans hit Brazilian shelves as a government move lowers tariffs to curb a bean price spike. Early sales were strong and test tastings found the U.S. beans nearly as good as local varieties, though cooking times differ.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
United States
Kansas City
Amazon Jungle
Rious
Rio
Ipanema Beach
U.S
Rio Docks
Fernando Vasconcelos
Ari Rodrigues de Carvalho
New ULDB Sloops Redefine Offshore Racing Fast
The Transpac race from Los Angeles to Honolulu showcased a new breed of ultra-light displacement yachts. Young dinghy sailors on Chutzpah, a 35-foot sloop, won overall handicap honors, while penalized USDBs proved speed over comfort.
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Almon Lockabey
Los Angeles
Honolulu
Chutzpah
Bill Lee
Santa Cruz
Calif
Transpacific Yacht Club
Court Upholds Life Sentence in 1968 Chief Slayings
Oklahoma City AP The State Court of Criminal Appeals upheld Marvin R. Gibson Jr. life sentence for the 1968 murder of Cushing Police Chief O C Rowden. While en route to Stillwater to face burglary charges Gibson attempted to seize the steering wheel triggering a crash that killed Rowden and Deputy Jerry Beall.
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Oklahoma City
Marvin R. Gibson Jr
Cushing
O. C. Rowden
State Court of Criminal Appeals
Gibson
Stillwater
Rowden
Jerry Beall
Payne County
Nixon and Hirohito planning planned visits
President Nixon and Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka agreed on a visit exchange between Nixon and the Emperor of Japan. A date will be set later and Nixon's trip to Japan may occur before year end, possibly in December.
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Coast Guard
Washington
Nixon
Japan
Kakuei Tanaka
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Sheridan Rd
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Silent Guard
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