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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1969

Page

3

Discount Rate Hike Seen By Federal Reserve Officials

Washington reports indicate officials expect further tightening of credit as the Fed considers narrowing the wide spread between the discount and prime rates. A rise could curb business expansion and housing activity, potentially aggravating a looming housing shortage. Preston Marlin warns higher rates may tighten homebuilding nationwide.

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Hostilities Renewed in Suez Areas

United Press International reports renewed clashes in the Suez Canal region as Egyptian and Israeli forces exchange shelling and embankments. Fires erupt in Suez City, a desert storm ends, and a three hour firefight across the Bitter Lakes ends with a mutual ceasefire. One Israeli soldier is lightly wounded.

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Train Kills 16 Deer on Tracks Near Steele North Dakota

A Northern Pacific train near Steele North Dakota killed 16 deer from a herd. Game Warden Bennie Belland said the animals were bedded on the tracks Sunday near a grove of trees and likely fled ahead of the train, unable to jump clear due to snowbanks.

Hijack Doubleheader Stuns Skies In 1969 Cuba Run

In a third 1969 hijacking wave two airliners were diverted to Havana. Delta and Faucett crews described calm responses amid the tense ride. Passengers and staff recall the hijackers demanding routes and broadcasting political lines before landing at Jose Marti airport.

Income Now Versus Growth Stocks and bonds guidance

Investor Sam Shulsky weighs options for immediate income vs long term growth. He notes 7 percent yields on good quality corporate bonds and utilities stocks, while growth stocks favor capital gains over current income. U.S. guaranteed bonds and government notes offer around 6 percent, with tax deferral on certain bonds.

Sabotage Ruled Out in Venezuelan Air Crash

Venezuelan officials ruled out sabotage in the crash of a VIASA jet near Maracaibo that killed at least 155 people including 46 U. S. citizens and 71 on the ground. Pilot error was considered unlikely. the plane failed to climb and struck a neighborhood after taking off from Musquitoa airport, with extensive destruction and a temporary morgue set up as U. S. consular staff arranged repatriation.

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