Investor’s Guide on Public Ownership and Bond Ratings
A reader discusses seeking information from brokers and rating agencies, noting reliance on analyst reports and brokerage intelligence. Mentions Fitch ratings on several utilities, including Alabama Power and Duke Power, with bonds maturing in 2003. Also recalls a column advising tax treatment of bond income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitch
Alabama Power
Appalachian Power & Western Public Service
Ohio Power
Atlantic City Electrics
Delta Power and Light
Duke Power
Texas Power & Light
Tax questions on US savings bonds and accruals
Reader asks who pays taxes on accrued interest when redeeming Series E and H bonds. Explains federal taxes due on interest, no state local tax, and notes front‑face accruals like 408.20 may trigger tax. Mentions insured bank deposits and asks about reporting through a column.
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Ek OK
Great Bridge Play Illustrates a Four Diamonds Hand
Oswald and James note Waldemar von Zedlwitz discusses a match point private game where four diamonds play led to three no trump with an overtrick. He recounts dummy's diamond setup and two successful finesses, then a third that backfired as partner ducks, dummy's ace exposed, and the hand unraveled with heart and club play and a dangerous king reveal.
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Waldemar von Zedlwits
Waldy
Stacy
South
Bridge Hand Bids Follow Flowing Pass Sequence
In a brief bridge hand a four spades contract is discussed after the West North East South sequence ends with pass remarks. The bidding shows a simple pass and response pattern with emphasis on a final contract choice.
NE Side Water Tank Drained Plan Repairs
NE Side Water Tank drained as the city conducts maintenance. Water department officials say the reserve water is hot drained and work can be done inside. water is flowing through an open fire hydrant for now. No drop in water pressure expected in the NE side tank serving the area.
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Watley
Bains Morey
Gily Water Department
Walter
L Cily Water Department
Hippie Candidate Promises Haircut If Elected Mayor
MOAB Utah United Press International reports Steven Winchell, claiming to be the first hippie candidate for mayor, pledges to cut his hair if elected. He says the haircut pledge is his sole campaign promise, a bold contrast to rivals.
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Moab
Utah
UPI
Steven Winchell
Hods
Hal
Vieumim Velerar
Storm Gilda Downgraded as It Drifts Toward Atlantic
Miami reports that Gilda, once a tropical storm, has weakened further and drifted eastward. At 10:20 p.m. Monday its center was diffuse with winds under 15 mph near Eleuthera. Forecasters expect a slow drift east with slight forward motion and no regain of strength.
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Miami
Gilda
Bahamas
Eleuthera
Cedar Rapids Emergency Numbers List
A compact local notice lists emergency contact numbers for Cedar Rapids including Ambulance FBI Fire Highway Patrol After Hours Police Sheriff and Medical Society Crisis help lines. It notes none of the physicians are listed and provides a crisis contact for Foundation II with a midnight service.
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FBI
Highway Patrol
Police Eeevesseus
Sheriff
Medical Society
Foundation
Sliver Star member WE claims stance on people
Holly the Sliver Star and Winehell discuss their WE affiliation. They declare they stand with We thin People, asserting loyalty to the group and its views amid ongoing party discourse.
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Holly
Sliver Star
Winehell
Tax dodge cited on heating fuel used in diesels
Harrisburg reports expose on using heating fuel for diesel engines. Officials say the practice cheats fuel tax and costs millions yearly. Pennsylvania official Robert Meller cites state losses around gin million annually, with nationwide impacts possibly reaching about 1 billion over two decades. Also notes a 40 years ago item about singer Julius altos and Arthur Gatrey.
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Harrisburg
Ita
Federal
Royarmen
Robert Meller
Pennsylvania
Bureau of
Caiyquiul Fuels Tag
Hull
The
Mail Order Bride Fraud Strikes Norton Meeting
Leonard Clifford, 26, traveled to Over Norton to marry a woman he had courted by mail for two years. He found Elizabeth Cain posing as the intended bride, and Mrs. Cain pleaded guilty in court to obtaining by fraud an engagement ring, presents and 860 dollars from Clifford. The report also recalls a 30 year old Berlin radio disclosure about Hitler seeking a conference with Bulgarian regents over a Balkan problem.
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Ciapping
Norton
England
Leonard Clifford
Over Norton
Clifford
Elizabeth Cain
St.ea
Berlin
Hitler
Balkan
Bulgaria
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East
Aling
Oswald & James
Tomarrow
Carpetland
U.S.A
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Arthur Gattrey
Tommy
Big George
Pap
Virgil Partch
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Sioux City
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Halonat Atsarat Nti
Catiat Rapids
Robert J. Sedenka
Pia
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Linn Coustios
Lloyd Schaufenbuel
Frienps Herdlitan
Pita & Bay
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Johnson County Raptisantativa
Bert Vincent Sot Dag
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