Oil Prices Drive U S Trade Gap to Second Biggest
Washington reports 1974 closed with a $3.065 billion overall U S trade deficit, the second largest on record, driven by a threefold rise in imported oil costs to 24.6 billion dollars. Despite a 2 percent rise in exports, imports climbed 3.5 percent, reversing 1973's surplus.
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Mayors urge quick action to boost housing markets
Dallas AP report on the U S Conference of Mayors urging Ford and Congress to cut mortgage rates, expand mortgage money, and push multi family urban housing for low and middle income groups. Mayors Hatcher and Alexander lead the push after NAHB meeting. They call for federal subsidies, rehab over new builds, and a focus on preserving urban housing stock.
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OPEC to Hold Summit as 13 Nations Seek Unity
Capsule reports from Algiers say OPEC ministers agreed to meet customer nations and plan a four to six week summit to align positions. The communique also notes a state leaders summit in Algiers between Feb 21 and March 8 to finalize the unified stance.
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Weekend grease monkey banker makes tool rental bid
Miami banker David Brickes becomes a weekend grease monkey renting tools by the hour and doing his own labor at a growing do it yourself car garage trend aimed at white collar workers. In Washington, Rockefeller questions CIA overstepping authority and vows to pursue all leads. Rhodes predicts rising gasoline prices but says rationing lacks support against Ford veto. Levi seen as likely attorney general. Gainesville researchers tout synthetic eyes inspiring future vision aid for the blind.
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David Brickes
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House
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