Ford, Firestone marriage sorely tested

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JOHN K. TEAHEN JR.

September 11, 2000 05:00 AM

Sometimes a long-term business relationship begins with a chance encounter. Like a buggy salesman delivering a set of pneumatic tires to a would-be automaker.

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