Ford Seeks Normalized Ties as China Visit Ends
Ford's China trip closed with a vow to normalize relations and a report that seven Americans are dead, with remains of two recovered. Kislinger said next of kin will be notified in 48 hours. Kissinger discussed Chinese acceptance of a Japanese model and restrained positions on Korea and Moscow. Ford promised continued independent policies and gradual ties strengthening.
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Lawton Fire Kills Two Children in Southwest Home Blaze
A fast moving fire at a widow's one story residence at 7107 Cherokee Ave in Lawton killed two of her five children and left three others, including the mother, escaping. Fire officials said eight residents aided by two dozen others battled the blaze. investigators collected debris for analysis to determine the cause. The tragedy began around 3 45 am as authorities probed the rubble and waited for pathology results.
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Refund feature of tax cut bill killed in House
The House defeated a 3 year carryback refund provision for capital losses that would have aided high income investors including H Ross Perot. The 379 to 27 vote accompanies final passage push for a 13 billion tax cut extension to 1876. IRS data warn of higher taxes if the measure fails.
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Rail Strike Averted as Settlement OK'd
Washington negotiators reached a tentative settlement averting a strike by 70 000 shopcraft unions that would have blocked most railroads. A formal noon announcement by federal mediator W J Usery followed a postponed 6 am walkout and covered issues including subcontracting work rules and safety testing.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies
Today remains cloudy through Friday with a low in the lower 50s. Friday's high in the upper 60s and a rain chance Saturday ahead of a warming trend Sunday and Monday. Wednesday saw a high of 70 and a low of 40.
Proposed Standards Hearings Nears On Air Act
The Oklahoma Air Quality Council will review Clean Air Act standards at a December 23 meeting in Oklahoma City. Critics fear restrictions will curb industrial growth while the final rules are tied to federal amendments and six months from now.
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No Change in Wholesale Prices in November
Washington reports seasonally adjusted wholesale prices were flat in November after a 0.4 percent drop in unadjusted figures. The Labor Department notes inflation pressures eased as the index shows no month to month change once seasonal factors are applied.
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