OPEC Ministers Held Quiet Talks in Helsinki Meeting
OPEC ministers in Helsinki weighed price and production strategy for a demand uptick this fall while debating a secretary general choice amid Iran Iraq tensions. A Libyan candidate gained support as relations with Saudi Arabia improved, with officials signaling no immediate expansion of output.
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OPEC
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Iraq
Libya
Saudi Arabia
Organization of Petroleum Exporting
London
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Sheikh Ahmed Zaki
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Navy commander fired in parts price probe
Defense Secretary Weinberger announced a Navy commander was sacked as investigations into inflated costs for air craft spare parts continued. The fired officer led F A 18 simulator parts procurement at the Orlando center, with $80 204 spent though $3 658 could have been sourced from the government supply system. The case prompted leadership changes and closer control of the Orlando facility.
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Associated Press
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Senators fault MX debate silenced by opposition
Liberal lawmakers led by Senator Hart fault the MX missile fight as the Senate hears sporadic speeches with little response from missile advocates. Moynihan says the chamber is nearly deserted as the anti MX coalition presses a high stakes, fateful decision amid assurances that the issue has been fully aired.
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Daniel P. Moynihan
D-N.y
San. John Tower
R-Texas
Armed Services Committee
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