Nixon to hold news conference on Watergate probe changes
President Nixon plans a 7 p.m. EDT radio television news conference amid growing signs he may name two new Watergate special prosecutors. Deputy Press Secretary Gerald Warren outlined the format as questions likely focus on Cox’s firing and the tape surrender.
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Gerald L. Warren
Middle East
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Cox
U.S
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Chicago
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Congress
Justice Department
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Trade surplus in September rises to 873 million
Washington reports September exports at 6.448 billion and imports at 5.575 billion creating a record monthly surplus of 873 million. The nine month total turns in positive by 153 million, signaling possible full year surplus after deficits in 1972 and 1971.
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Tentative Ford Auto Workers Contract Reached
The United Auto Workers announced a tentative three year contract with Ford Motor Co ending a planned 10 am walkout by 185 000 workers. Negotiations continue for 49 of 97 Ford units as the union weigh ratification with details limited.
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Dearborn
Citibank Cuts Prime Rate Second Time
Citibank announces a 4 point cut in its prime rate to 9 percent, signaling easing in the tight money market. The move follows a prior 10 percent peak and reflects increased corporate loan demand and Federal Reserve tightening policies.
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Oklahoma board delays vote on controversial alcohol proposal
Oklahoma City AP report says the Alcoholic Beverage Board halted action on a contentious proposal set for November 30 after learning the original plan slated for today would face court challenge. Tropical Storm Gilda churned seas up to 25 feet with 65 mph winds from North Carolina to Massachusetts as the hurricane center forecast weakening and moving away from the mainland. In Norfolk Virginia, the aircraft carrier America reportedly ran aground in Hampton Roads while en route to the shipyards but was freed and headed to the docks.
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Deadline Set for Major Downtown Developers by Renewal Board
Urban Renewal Authority members set a January 1 deadline for major developers to declare intent for the Downtown Mall. Chairman Don Gaskins cited Hahn-Newman Development Corp of Kansas City as still highly interested, with other national firms in discussion on Hills Mall Palm Dale Center Parker Square and Bellview Plaza.
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Awton Urban Renewal Authority
Don Gaskins
Lawton Mall
Hahn-Newman Development Corporation
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Weather outlook for Southwest Oklahoma with showers possible
A 2 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms was forecast for Southwest Oklahoma this afternoon. Cooler temperatures and fair to partly cloudy skies are expected tonight and Saturday. Highs reach the upper 70s today, mid 40s tonight, and mid 60s Saturday. Thursday's high was 77, low 56, with winds turning northerly 10 to 18 mph tonight.
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U S Military Alert Phase Down Starts
Washington reports the United States began lowering the wartime alert level after warning the Soviet Union to keep troops from the Middle East. Defense Secretary Schlesinger cited diplomatic aims and noted the decision kept Nixon informed while NSC meetings occurred late Wednesday night.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends In Oklahoma City
Clocks return to standard time as daylight saving ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. To avoid being early for church or golf, set clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night.
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Oklahoma City
Soviets Claim Sends Representatives as War Zone Tensions Rise
The Soviet Union says it has sent representatives to the Middle East war zone at Egyptian President Sadat’s request while Israel reports repelling an Egyptian Army breakthrough. U N officials move to form an international cease fire force as the United States and Soviet Union oppose direct troop deployments.
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Soviet Union
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Middle East
Moscow
Communist Party
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Anwar Sadat
Gerald L. Warren
White House
Nixon Stand Unchanged On Truce Team Position
The White House said President Nixon would consider a UN request to send more truce observers to the Middle East but opposes the United States or the Soviet Union joining the uniformed truce team. Officials indicated US observers may remain under UN auspices if requested.
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First UN Military Units Due In Egypt
United Nations says initial units of the UN Emergency Force will fly from Cyprus to Egypt today aboard British jets. The Security Council authorized a peacekeeping force not including the permanent members, amid U.S. base alert and fears of a Moscow peacekeeping move.
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