Shell to acquire Belridge Oil in record U.S. merger
Shell Oil Co agreed to take over Belridge Oil Co for 3.65 billion. Shareholders approving 63 percent supported the deal despite Mobil and Texaco opposition. Belridge holds about 376 million barrels of reserves and Kern County field assets across 50 square miles.
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Large firms challenge plan to share oil in court suit
Nine refiners seek an injunction in U S District Court Washington D C blocking the Energy Department order that would force them to sell crude to Ashland Oil Co Amoco Shell Exxon Gulf Marathon Mobil Arco Chevron Texaco file separate suits asserting the allocation authority is illegal Ashland a large but minor producer lost about 100000 barrels daily in Iran embargo last month plaintiffs argue the plan oversteps authority and violates law
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IEA nations cut back on oil imports in five-year plan
Paris reports that 20 IEA nations led by the United States agreed to cut oil imports faster to counter fears of reduced OPEC sales. By 1985 total IEA imports will be 24.6 million barrels per day, about 5 percent below the May ceiling of 26 million. U.S. imports drop to 8.3838 mpd.
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Parmesan crime and price crisis hit Parmesan cheese trade
In Parma Italy thieves raid cheese depots stealing over 300 wheels worth more than 100000 dollars as Grana Padana mimics Parmigiano Reggiano. Escalating prices drive consumers to switch to Grana while producers push direct sales and tighter security amid a glut and ads promoting new serving ideas.
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Iran crisis widens as clashes kill in northwest Iran
In Tabriz and nearby Uramieh violence flared as loyalist guards faced dissident supporters of Ayatollah Shariatmadari. At least two killed and about 20 wounded in Monday fighting while a government peace commission held talks to halt bloodshed. Shariatmadari accused Khomeini of dictatorship and breaking promises, and Khomeini blamed American spies for the chaos amid hostage tensions in Tehran.
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Marine hostage says he is no spy in Tehran
Cpl. William Gallegos, 20, of Pueblo Colorado, in an NBC interview from the U S embassy compound says he and 29 other hostages are well treated though kept in small cubicles and not allowed to speak unless spoken to. He denies being an agent and asks for his family to know he is okay. His parents say he has lost about 20 pounds and remains patriotic and determined.
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Vance seeks European and Japanese aid for Iran boycott
Secretary of State Cyrus Vance arrived in Rome from Paris seeking Italian accord on a broad set of economic measures to pressure Iran into freeing U S hostages. He met President Pertini at the Quirinale and planned talks with Prime Minister Cossiga before heading to West Germany.
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Nicaragua wartime crimes chief vows speedy fair trials
In Managua Nora Astorga, a famed guerrilla turned chief prosecutor, says accused war criminals will face speedy but fair trials. She notes about 7,800 alleged war criminals, supporters, and Somoza era soldiers await trial, with all implicated in crimes to be brought to justice.
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NATO set to OK missiles in Western Europe plan
Defense ministers of NATO were to start planning on deploying nuclear missiles capable of hitting the Soviet Union, despite opposition from the Netherlands and Belgium. A joint defense and foreign ministers meeting was scheduled midweek to decide on beginning production and deployment in 1983 amid emphasis on modernization.
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Soviets Break Up Silent Human Rights Day Rallies
Small dissident groups marked Human Rights Day with silent protests in Moscow and Leningrad. Police dispersed the gatherings, detaining 15 to 20 people. In Leningrad a tear gas like substance dispersed about 50 protesters outside a former cathedral now the Museum of the History of Religion and Atheism, as fumes spread quickly.
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Seven killed in anti-terrorism march in El Salvador
Ten thousand women marching against terrorism were attacked by armed leftists using pistols clubs gasoline bombs and stones. Witnesses say three men protecting the Pro Peace Committee marchers were shot and killed while a car plowed into the rally near its end, killing a woman and a youth with another marcher dying in a separate incident.
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Egyptian man jailed for attempted street kiss
Cairo court sentences Farag Ghali, 28, to three years in prison for trying to forcibly kiss a girl in Helwan. He whispered love, grabbed at her, she yelled, passersby intervened, he fled but was captured and confessed. The judge said the girl was decently dressed and did not invite molestation.
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Treen Holds Dwindling Lead in Louisiana Governor Race
Dave Treen, aiming to be Louisiana's first Republican governor in a century, led by about 10,000 votes as official counts began amid claims of irregularities by his Democratic opponent. The margin narrowed further after preliminary results and a 57-vote tabulation error was found by clerks.
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