Soviet cash to Portugal Communists unsettles Helsinki talks
UPI reports the Soviet Union is routing millions to Portugal’s Communist party, with estimates ranging from 15 to 75 million dollars. The funds, allegedly via the KGB and East German sources, support Alvaro Cunhal as Portugal pivots toward tighter one party influence amid a volatile political crisis.
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Million-dollar rains ease drought in Midwest amid Northeast floods
Rainfall drenched Nebraska Iowa Kansas and Missouri easing pollination fears for corn while floodwaters receded in the Northeast. New Jersey saw extensive flooding leaving about 800 homeless in Trenton as rail service resumed in New York Philadelphia corridor.
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Oil spill hits Florida Keys 25 mile coast
A major oil slick along a 25 mile stretch of the Florida Keys prompts a weeks long cleanup. Coast Guard Lt Cmdr William Monson warns mangrove damage risk while investigators trace the source to a tanker cleaning 126000 gallons of oil. locals report ruined lobster dives and widespread moaning about compensation.
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Coast Guard accused of rigging patrol aircraft deal
Rep. John Murphy charges the Coast Guard acted under Transportation Department pressure to favor Rockwell International in a $205 million contract for 41 Sabre Liner aircraft at $5 million each. Murphy says Coast Guard ignored competitive bids and pressed to lock Rockwell in after 1973 decision. Heffelfinger denies authority to influence bids.
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William Heffelfinger
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