March 7, 1979

Rice career and resignation discussed; he denies any wrongdoing; his role in loans to Duffel at time when both took part in outside real estate venture detailed; Duffel holds most of loans have been repaid; bank repr John J Bell comments; Rice and Clausen illus (M)

Mimi Sheraton article on developing palate that will enhance enjoyment of eating; drawing (L)

Natl Steel agrees to acquire all common stock; Natl chmn George A Stinson comments (M)

Pres Carter orders carrier task force into Arabian Sea to show concern over Southern Yemen's continuing drive into Yemen, to warn USSR of risks involved in backing incursion and to demonstrate support for Saudi Arabia; map (M)

11 persons, including reputed organized‐crime members Michael Clemente and Tino Fiumara, are indicted, Fed Ct, NYC, for conducting racketeering activities on NYC's waterfront; indictments name 3 officials of ILA identified as Thomas Buzzanca, Vincent Colucci and Carol Gardner; defendants are charged with extortion and illegal labor payments; other defendants identified as Michael Copolla, Gerald Swanton, Manuel Castelo Jr, Joseph Castelo, Robert Melli and George Zappola; earlier indictment of local pres Anthony M Scotto noted (M)