Merry-Go-Round a Wash Post column on Vietnam weapon legacy
Years after U.S. exit from Vietnam, captured arms worth about 5 billion dollars remain in global circulation. Authorities note roughly 3 billion dollars of usable weapons, with items turning up in Africa and the Middle East. Smuggling, black market rings, and fraud persist as weapons bearing Made in U.S.A markers resurface worldwide.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
United States
Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
Southeast Asia
Defense Department
Africa
Middle East
Indochina
Laos
FBI
Edward Loyd
Dutchman
U.S.A
Congressional Budget Office
Northeast
Carter
Robert Strauss
Strauss
Commodity Futures Trading Commission
James Stone
Stone
Massachusetts
William Badley
Badley
Department of Transportation
Brock Adams
White House
Jimmy Carter
Capitol Hill
DOT
Editorials Worth Investigating Campaign finance links to major accidents
Congress probes into a central Pennsylvania nuclear reactor incident and a Chicago area DC-10 crash, with PACs from McDonnell Douglas and Babcock Wilcox donating to legislators. Edward Roeder notes many subcommittee members received substantial contributions, signaling possible undue influence in investigations.
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Congress
Nnance
House
Senate
Central Pennsylvania
Chicago
O'Hare
McDonnell Douglas
Scock & Wilcox
Babcock & Wilcox Pac
Republcan
Charities Benefit From Donated Gas Guzzlers Amid Shortages
Amid energy shortages charities nationwide report large rises in donated automobiles, mostly gas guzzlers. Agencies like Goodwill in Washington DC note hundreds of cars, far above typical yearly totals. Charities resell at rock bottom bids, often beating old clothes value, while donors seek tax deductions.
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Washington, D.C
Energy City
Houston
Volcker appointment sparks Wall Street enthusiasm
Paul Volcker's rise to Federal Reserve chairman triggers hopeful markets as investors praise his anti inflation stance. The Dow climbs to yearly highs and gold prices stabilize, while economists warn of inflation pressures and potential recession.
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Chet Carrier
New York
Paul Volcker
Federal Reserve Board
Wall Street
Carter
Volcker
G. William Miller
Fed
Bankers Trust Co
Washington
Wall
This Day in History August 23 1979 Highlights
On August 23 1500 Christopher Columbus faced accusations of mistreating natives in Haiti and was sent back to Spain in chains. In 1775 King George III proclaimed open rebellion in the American colonies. In 1839 Hong Kong fell to the British in a China war. In 1914 Japan declared war on Germany in World War I. In 1937 Japanese forces landed at Shanghai. In 1944 Allied forces captured Marseille. In 1962 Telstar relayed first live TV between US and Europe. Ten years ago South Vietnam's Premier resigned. five years ago Pan Am sought federal subsidy. one year ago Kenya mourned President Kenyatta. Today's birthdays include Gene Kelly, Tex Williams, Patricia Bride. Thought for today quotes St Augustine.
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Associated Press
Christopher Columbus
Haiti
Spain
George III
England
Hong Kong
China
Japan
Germany
Shanghai
France
Marseille
U.S
Telstar
America
Europe
South Vietnam
Tan van Huong
Tran Thien Khiem
Pan American World Airways
Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta
Gene Kelly
Tex Williams
Patricia
St. Augustine
Murphy Aides Friends Abroad Face Scrutiny In Congress
A veteran Democratic representative from Staten Island faces federal scrutiny over activities that favored foreign officials and close allies. Allegations include aiding Somoza and the shah’s government, steering maritime legislation with accompanying contributions, and helping a Mafia-linked contact obtain a trucking license. The Justice Department probes whether he failed to register as a foreign agent.
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Washington
Nea
Congress
John M. Murphy
Staten Island
N.Y
Murphy
Anastasio Somoza
Somoza
U.S
Nicaragua
Shah of
Iran
South Korea
Seoul
House
Tongsun Park
Carter
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
Interstate Commerce Commission
Thomas Gambino
New York City
Justice Department
Greece adopts anti inflation program with wage freeze
Athens announces an anti inflation plan including a wage freeze through year end, strict price controls, higher interest rates on deposits and loans, and sizable government spending cuts. Spending cuts exceed 400 million dollars. Deposit rates rise four points from 7.5 to 12.5 percent, loan rates up three to four points.
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Athens
Greece
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