First US commemorative stamps honor Benjamin West 1875 issue
The 10 cent Benjamin West stamp kicks off the American Arts Series of 1975 featuring West, Griffith, and Dunbar. First day covers depict West paintings and are offered by the International Stamp Collectors Society. Isle of Man issues announce 1975 stamps with Parliament Field and Ramsey Bay vignettes.
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Benjamin West
National Gallery of Art
D.W. Griffith
Paul Laurence Dunbar
Quebec
London
Bouquet
Death
Stamp Collectors Society
P.O
Los Angeles
Calif
Ramsey Bay
U.S. Postal Service
Continental Congress
Reader asks about insured savings and tax-exempt bonds
Column summarizes insured savings accounts under various titles and explores risks of holding multiple titles. It covers tax-exempt bonds returns, broker commissions, and scenarios for widows retirees travelers and estates, advising on safe investments and income expectations.
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U.S
CAB Official Found Dead in Virginia Apartment
The Civil Aeronautics Board enforcement director William Gingery was found shot to death in his Virginia apartment. Police called it an apparent death by his own action, with a rifle found nearby. Gingery oversaw enforcement of FAA acts and CAB regulations.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Board
William Gingery
Virginia
Gingery
Airinea
GM recalls 220000 1975 GM cars over rear wheel bearing defect
General Motors recalls about 220,000 1975 intermediate size Chevrolets Pontiacs Oldsmobiles Buicks and GMC Sprints to inspect rear wheel bearings after up to 4500 potentially defective side thrust plates were found. No injuries reported. inspections and replacements are free.
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Detroit
General Motors Corp
Chevrolet Motor Home
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Lola
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Kant
CAB
Kroehler
La-Z-Boy
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Batea
Lane
Smulehof
Thomasville
Drexel
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Hibriten
Tares
Ln-Z-Boy
Barcalaunger
Berkline
Lana
Basse
Henredon
Hammary
Simmons and Sealy
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