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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1970

Page

6

Several Large Banks Cut Prime Interest Rate to 8 Percent

New York reports that Irving Trust, Bank of America, Morgan Guaranty, and United Bank of California lowered their prime rate to 8 percent on Wednesday. Banks split on the move with Manufacturers Hanover criticizing it as premature and unjustified. J. R. McNeill voices concerns for Manufacturers Hanover.

New York UPI Irving Trust Co Bank of America BAM Washington Window Morgan Guaranty Trust Co United Bank of California Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co R. E. McNeill Irving Trust Chemical Bank New York Trust Co Chemical

Senators Surrender Ancient Privileges

Senate adopts rule of germaneness to curb long speeches and speed up business Each morning starts earlier as Byrd pushes for tighter discipline The shift leads to more roll call votes and faster sessions while some oldtimers grumble at a faster pace The measure aims to finish work by Labor Day and reduce use of unanimous consent to stall proceedings

Washington UPI Senate Sen Robert C. Byrd D-W.va

Priest Forms New Church For Conscientious Objectors

In Biddeford Maine the Franciscan Church for Conscientious Objectors is formed by Rev Matthew Audibert to train people of all faiths who oppose war. He says training aids those questioning military policies and moral grounds for conscientious objection while maintaining affiliation with other churches. The college notes Audibert acts independently of St Francis College.

Biddeford Maine UPI St. Francis College Franciscan Church Matthew Audibert Audibert

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