Venezuelan Oil Talks Headline Perez Carter Summit
President Perez travels to Washington to press for restoration of Venezuela’s preferred tariff status under the 1974 trade act, arguing it harms U S relations and the country’s image. Venezuela, an OPEC founder, increased oil output to meet U S demand amid cold weather. Perez backs human rights and nuclear energy controls in talks with Carter.
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Carter
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Emirates
Organization of American States
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Large Job Loss Petrochemical Industry Threats
New York AP reports President Carter's energy plan includes taxes aimed at oil and petrochemicals that could push the $40 billion industry abroad, risking about 390,000 U.S. jobs. Industry leaders warn of higher costs, lost export markets, and potential plant closures if taxes proceed.
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Carter
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Ways and Means Committee
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Celanese Corp
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Wishart
Union Carbide
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Mitchell
Mideast
Jim Bishop
Women's credit lines rise as laws promote independence
Under new laws and growing working women, female credit card usage increases with Diners Club reporting 59,000 women owning cards in 1977 up 28 percent from 1976. Visa notes 7.2 percent of new accounts in 1976 were by women, while Master Charge shows 14.4 million women cardholders in 1976, up 12.5 percent from 1974. Authorities emphasize equal opportunity, not guaranteed credit, with dual listings optional and notices to existing joint accounts by Oct. 1.
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Fate of B1 Bomber Decision This Week
Washington AP report says Congress and President Carter face pivotal choices on the B1 bomber. House votes to strip production funding from a defense bill while Carter plans a final decision on produc tion versus scrapping the bomber.
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Addabbo
D-N.y
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D-Mo
CIA
House Rules Committee
Suspect in Scout Slayings Tied to Hart Case
LOCUST GROVE Okla AP At least one person besides fugitive Gene Leroy Hart is being considered a possible suspect in the slayings of three Girl Scouts. Mayes County Dist Atty Sid Wise says Hart charges should not rule out others. Hart fled Mayes County Jail in 1973 after rape and burglary. Local search with FBI teams continues through rugged terrain.
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Okla
Gene Leroy Hart
Mayes County
Sid Wise
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