U S grain export rules loosen for cross border shipments
The U S agriculture department announced that from July 1 grain sent by rail or truck to Canada and Mexico will be exempt from mandatory federal inspection and weighing. Inspections remain available on request. The change follows requests from exporters and the Mexican government’s principal grain purchasing agency. Canada was not consulted.
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Elephant at San Diego Zoo Loses Giant Molar
Lucky the 40 year old female Asian elephant underwent a four hour operation to remove a 2.2 kilogram molar using a sledgehammer crowbar and power drill. Dr. David Fagan noted the procedure carried a high potential for disaster but the animal was doing fine afterward.
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Tensions rise as Soviet diplomats face expulsion in Bangladesh
In Dhaka protests mount over alleged Soviet espionage amid calls to expel diplomats. Bangladesh accuses Moscow of attempting to import equipment for its embassy and protests forces after a security intervention at the airport. Scattered links are sought between the Soviet Union and Libya regarding President Ziaur Rahman's assassination.
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U S reevaluates clean air standards amid Canada protests
Washington reports Interior Secretary James Watt will reconsider proposed clean air act changes that would curb federal pollution controls. Canadian Mines Minister Judy Erola says Watt withdrew threats to bar Canadian mineral leases on U S federal lands and promised Canadian input in the final decision.
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African presidents assail Reagan Namibia policy at Nairobi summit
At a three day African Unity summit in Nairobi Sierra Leone president Siaka Stevens denounces a tilt toward South Africa by the Reagan administration. SWAPO leader Sam Nujoma calls Washington's stance pro Pretoria as Namibia's independence and UN Resolution 435 dominate talks.
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