Ford May Delay Oil Tariff Amid Democratic Energy Talks
President Ford signaled a possible 60 day postponement of the 1 per barrel oil tariff hikes set for March 1 and April 1 to give time for a bipartisan energy program. White House aides said a decision could come by Monday or Tuesday after talks with Democrats and Republicans.
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Fog Shrouds Southland Weekend Weather
National Weather Service forecasts continued fog cloudy skies and chilly conditions in the Southland this weekend. Lingering fog could trigger airport closures and traffic snarls as Los Angeles International Airport remains on alert and Riverside County reports a major pileup on the Riverside Freeway with about 200 vehicles.
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Hell of a whodunit in Skid Row Slasher case expands suspects
Los Angeles police say there are well over 50 good suspects in the Skid Row Slasher murders, with a large task force reviewing backgrounds, MO s, and prison records. The investigation, entering a nitty gritty phase, aims to solve nine throat slayings across Skid Row and Hollywood.
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U S space mission in jeopardy amid McDonnell Douglas strike
U S space officials fear the 19 day-old IAM strike against McDonnell Douglas could delay the joint U S Soviet space mission. Federal mediation urged a meeting in Los Angeles with IAM and McDonnell Douglas leaders to resolve the dispute as 19000 workers conducted strikes in St. Louis Florida California and Arizona. The docking system test aims to enable international space rescues if needed and the Cape Kennedy prep site remains active with an Apollo spacecraft ready for launch.
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Lockheed deal canceled
Textron and Lockheed announce the investment and loan plan to terminate the federal loan guarantee has expired after the deadline. Lockheed will continue working with banks Bank of America Bankers Trust Lazar Freres & Co. to strengthen its equity base while operations remain unaffected.
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FHA and VA loan rates cut to 8 percent
The government said the maximum rate on FHA and VA loans will drop to 8 percent effective Monday, down from 8.5 percent since January 1. Officials attributed the cut to lower commercial interest rates.
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Low mood cited as possibility in recession debate
Demo economist warns recession could slip into a low mood with the economy lagging. Anna Schwartz blames the Fed for delaying recovery, while Arthur Burns says the Fed is accelerating monetary growth. Banks cut prime rate to 8 percent as loan demand sags.
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Sihanouk proposes reconciliation with United States
The United States pursues a negotiated end to the Cambodian war but faces a lack of clear counterparts in Lon Nol's Phnom Penh government. Sihanouk, based in Beijing, calls for U.S. withdrawal of interference and talks with his Royal Government of National Unity while Kissinger notes negotiations reflect on-the-ground realities. Ford asks Congress for 222 million in Cambodian aid, warning negotiations cannot substitute for battlefield conditions.
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Vietnam
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World Oil Glut Hides Prices You May Not See
A brief item notes an oil glut lowering prices in theory, but consumer visibility remains limited as markets adjust. The report hints at broader economic effects and consumer impact across industries.
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