Miki Takes Japan Premiership Amid Inflation Battle
Takeo Miki, 67, elected prime minister by Liberal Democratic allies in Japan, vows to tackle 25 percent inflation after Kakuei Tanaka resigns amid corruption charges. The story notes party-line votes in both Diet chambers and Miki’s plan for modest living to ease the economy. The piece also covers big business opposition to Democratic economic recovery proposals and wage price controls, citing NAM and Campbell Soup Co. executives.
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Bridge slam slips as misguess costs Kimijima
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