Grain watchdog Ryan sparks reforms amid grain probe
Harlan L. Ryan heads the USDA grain inspection office in New Orleans and has become a central figure in a federal probe into grain export operations that has touched New Orleans Chicago Des Moines and other sites. Indictments against 48 men and four companies Es reveal bribery misgrading theft and fraud as investigators plan further work with GAO and FBI. Ryan recalls early lessons from a Iowa farm boy background and argues for strict enforcement and conflicts of interest checks in the grain trade.
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GrainInspection Scandal Sparks Federal Probe At New Orleans Port
Illinois official Ryan reveals a grand jury probe into grain inspections at Baton Rouge and New Orleans area elevators. The port handles about a billion bushels yearly as companies face alleged false weights and quality issues. Threats accompany his whistleblowing and safety concerns rise for his family.
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Stocks slip as borrowing needs spook rates
New York stocks fall slightly as investors gauge higher federal borrowing and potential rate rises. The Dow Jones Industrial Average at 2 p.m. down 2.74 to 614.92 with more decliners than gainers on the NYSE amid sluggish trading. Citicorp led activity though fell 0.28 after a block trade. gold shares dropped with bullion prices easing in London.
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Commodity Closings From London and U S Markets
Quotations courtesy of Madda Trading Co. show London gold at 147 50 down 1 75, IMM Sept gold 147 10 down 2 10, Oct silver 4 537/10 down 5 3/10, Oct platinum 157 70 down 3 30, Sept copper 54.1 down 0 5, Sept wheat 4.06 down 0 04, Sept corn 2.98 down 0 02, Sept soybeans 5.472 down 0 09, Oct live cattle 47.52 down 0 20, Oct live hogs 89 40 up 0 45, Feb pork bellies 394.70 up 1 50, Sept fresh eggs 55 ie down 0 02, Maine potatoes 317.60 down 0 00, Sept plywood 124 00 down 7 70, Dec cotton 53 44 down 0 01, Oct sugar 15.78 down 0 35.
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Mullen names accounts chief in Phoenix firm
Carter K Mullen of Scottsdale is named account supervisor at Robert A. Mullen Advertising in Phoenix. Formerly in Ogilvy & Mather Los Angeles media, he has worked in marketing with Carnation Airwest and Mexicana Airlines. Ray W McAuley of Scottsdale named comptroller for the Arizona Coliseum and Exposition Center after moving from Michigan in 1971.
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Business Briefs Highlight Valley executives and Phoenix appointments
J Wilson Barrett chairs fundraising for Gompers Rehabilitation Center starting with The Serendipity Sale on Saturday. December drive includes a winter festival on Dec 6 and the Bar-B-Kue Karnival. Barrett joined Valley National Bank in 1939 after Pacific Coast Banking School study. Dick Etter joins Patton Agency as public relations director after leading KTAR Radio news and KLVX Las Vegas productions. Chuck Kersey named Hyatt Regency Phoenix sales manager after roles with Valley of the Sun bureau and Del Webb Townehouse. James W Cheyne named Howard P Foley branch manager in Phoenix replacing Frank Leach who moves to San Francisco. Cheyne formerly Phoenix office assistant manager.
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