FREEPORT MINERALS CO. v. UNITED STATES

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Harvey M. Applebaum, Covington & Burling, Washington, D.C., argued for appellant. With him on the brief were David R. Grace and Richard E. Neff, and Albert F. Rothwell, Freeport Minerals Company of New York City, of counsel.

Sheila N. Ziff, Commercial Litigation Branch, Dept. of Justice, Washington, D.C., argued for appellee. With her on the brief were Richard K. Willard, Acting Asst. Atty. Gen., David M. Cohen, Director, Washington, D.C., and Velta A. Melnbrencis, Asst. Director, New York City.

John M. Peterson, Donohue & Donohue, New York City, argued for intervenors; Joseph F. Donohue, New York City, was on brief.

Before SMITH, NIES and BISSELL, Circuit Judges.