This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1973
Page
6
A fragment notes growing margin calls on investors as stock prices fall, pressing traders to post more cash or acceptable collateral. The text hints at tighter requirements and potential account liquidations, reflecting broader market stress.
In a fragmentary report, readers note margin requirements and calls during a volatile market. It mentions a 18 year old Michael Servey of 6015 Sharon Lane NW receiving a margin call as brokers demand more cash or securities to cover losses. The piece weaves in stray references to the postwar period, Federal Reserve rules, and stock buying on margin affecting investors nationwide.
Those receiving appointments to West Point are Kirk Tbbetts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tbbetts. Accepted for study at the Air Force Academy are Scott Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Moots of 1014 Pawnee Drive NW, Jenus Cerney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cerney of 45 Valley Drive, Marlon Hyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hyde, and Clint Hyde, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hyde of Clinton.
A series of names including Mr and Mrs Crabbs and others appear linked to a Kings Point appointment to the merchant marine academy. The piece then surveys margin trading risk and how investors face calls for more funds, with cited figures on margin accounts and Federal Reserve requirements, noting a contrast with 1929 dynamics.
Washington reports Dr. Malcolm Currie of Fullerton California will become the new director of research and engineering in the defense department. President Nixon announced the appointment after accepting the resignation of Dr. John Foster who had held the post since 1960. Currie 45 has been vice president for research and development at Beckman Instruments in Fullerton.
Bristol council of Alcoholism warns that local candy shops market shandy to children. The near beer made from lemonade and 2 percent ale allegedly fuels thirst for stronger alcohol, as officials describe.
A terse promotional line urges engagement with Morris Plan by claiming a win comes from saving, noting even squirrels are taking the hint. The exact offer and context remain unclear from the fragment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.