Frustrations Grow as U S Exporters Reconsider China Trade
U S exporters wary of dealing with China after Nixon’s visit. They cite China’s self sufficiency and limited consumer markets. Competition from Japan and Europe plus slow responses hinder access to Chinese trade fairs and direct deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Welch
Arthur D. Little, Inc
United States
Little Inc
John B. Connally
the Treasury
House Banking and Currency Committee
China
Welch
Peking
U.S
Nixon
United States-China
Seattle
Ron Benson
Benson Chemical Co
Unscrupulous Real Estate Developers Get How To Manual In New Report
A U S government audit details abuses in a subsidized housing program that funds private developers for low rent units. It cites inflated land values, overcharging architectural fees, self‑dealing via subsidiaries, and overstated construction times to boost profits, with some projects showing 65 to 195 percent gains. The report warns officials’ lack of training aided the schemes.
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U.S. Treasury
Midwest
Eds
California Gray Whale Returns To The Ocean
Gigi the California gray whale is back at sea after a year in captivity. Scientists say captivity confirms baleen whales can be raised and may inform food supply and breeding potential. Gigi weighed 4,300 pounds at capture and grew to 14,000 pounds before release, with a radio backpack to monitor movements.
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San Diego
Calif
California
David W. Kenney
Kenney
Sea World
Gigi
Scammon’s Lagoon
Baja California
U.S. Department of Interior
Gizi
Poteau Abolishes Parking Meters for Trial Period
Poteau will suspend downtown parking meters for three months starting April 1. A two hour limit and a $1 fine apply. City council hopes the move reduces operating costs and could boost revenue if permanent. Merchants advocate the change to save money.
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Poteau
Altus Mayor Named Chairman of Oklahoma Council on Community Affairs
Gov David Hall designated Altus Mayor Hoyt Shadid as chairman of the Oklahoma Council on Community Affairs. Organizational meeting set for March 23 at the Capitol with members including Rep Jam Townsend Shawnee and Marion Reed Midwest City along with a slate of regional leaders from Colcord Perry Wheeler Sallisaw Wilburton Atoka Frederick Perry Guymon Sapulpa and others.
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Oklahoma City
Altus
Hoyt Shadid
David Hall Monday
Oklahoma Council On Community Affairs
Capitol
Jam Townsend
Shawnee
Midwest City
Marion Reed
Dan Draper
Colcord
Perry Wheeler
Saliisaw
Fred Stovall
Wilburton
Buster Hight
Atoka
Cap Lanz
Frederick
Lloyd Moore
Perry
Don Wood
Guymon
Dorothy Crawford
Sapulpa
Early chicken domestication idea tied to ancient India
A fragment suggests chickens were raised around 2000 BC in India. The claim links early poultry practices to the subcontinent and reflects historical debates on domestication timelines.
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India
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AP Business Writer
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United
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Washington
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Robert F. Dernberger
University of Michigan
Department of Commerce
United Sates
Commerce Department
RCA
Shanghai
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Canton
Van
Couver
B.C
Canada
Taiwan
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Wiest Auto Service
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AAA Glass CO
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