Suburbs Face Rat Boom Despite Control Program Gains
Federal rat control shows progress in 17 cities with a 25 percent average decline, including 80 percent in Buffalo and Charlotte, yet New York City and Atlanta saw rises. Suburban areas such as Nassau County and Montgomery County report increased activity, linking rats to gar bage service and strike impacts.
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G. C. Thelen JR
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Robert E. Novick
Bureau of Community Environmental Management
Novick
Buffalo
N.Y
Charlotte
N.C
Atlanta
New York
Montgomery County
Washington
New York City
Nassau County
Pennsylvania
Antirat
Big Banks Cut Rate Of Interest To Seven Percent
Four of the nation’s seven largest banks lowered their prime rate to 7 percent from 8 percent starting Monday. Morgan Guaranty Trust sparked the move, with Bank of America Chase Manhattan and Chemical Bank among others following by day’s end. Fed official said consumers would feel little immediate effect.
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New York
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
Bank of America of
San Francisco
Chase Manhattan
Chemical Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
North Carolina Banks Follow Suit On Rate Cuts
North Carolina banks moved to reduce their prime interest rate from 8 to 7 percent, joining banks nationwide after Morgan York's move. NCNB led with the cut, followed by Bank of Asheville Wachovia First Union National and Northwestern Bank as the trend spread. Addison Reese NCNB chairman attributed the change to lower money market rates and easier Fed policy, signaling potential easing in credit demand.
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Associated Press
North Carolina
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co
New York City
North Carolina National Bank
Bank of Asheville
Wachovia Bank &Trust Co
First Union National Bank
Northwestern Bank
Addison H. Reese
NCNB
Federal Reserve Board
Key tips to help thwart auto theft and safe parking
An analysis shows thieves target easy prey when owners leave ignition keys in cars or park in obvious spots. Practical advice covers locking garages, using hidden ignition disruptors, and avoiding devices that fail independent testing, to deter even amateur thieves.
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FBI
National Auto Theft Bureau
Three Men Arrested on Marijuana Possession Charges
Three Avery County men Steven Grubb 21 of Todd Charles B Phillips 23 of Jefferson and Larry D Edwards 21 of West Jefferson were arrested by State Bureau of Investigation agents after a weekend stakeout near Jefferson on marijuana possession charges.
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West Jefferson
N. C
Avery County
Jefferson
State Bureau of Investigation
Steven Grubb
Todd
Charles B. Phillips
Larry D. Edwards
Tito to step down in Yugoslavia after 25 years
President Tito announced he will relinquish power after 25 years and shift Yugoslavia to a collective leadership. He did not specify his future role but suggested remaining head of the Communist Party during an initial presidium phase.
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Belgrade
Tito
Yugoslavia
Communist Party
Zagreb
Moscow
Soviet Union
Agnew Seen As Harbinger Of Violence In Debate
Vice President Spiro Agnew clashed with four student participants on a televised David Frost Show episode. Student leader Richard Silverman called Agnew a precursor of violence, while Agnew blamed campus unrest on a permissive college atmosphere and defended his own rhetoric as civilized discourse. The talk also touched on Kent State shootings and construction worker protests. Agnew planned to campaign next in Louisville, Memphis, and Indianapolis.
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New York
Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Richard Silverman
University of Washington
David Frost
Silverman
Kent State University
National
National Guard
Kent State
Ohio Free
Eva Jeffferson
Northwestern University
Miss Jefferson
Gregory Craig
Yale Law School
Steve Bright
University of Kentucky
America
Craig
Louisville
Memphis, Tenn
Indianapolis
Prosecutor accused of threats in Tate murder trial
An affidavit alleges Vincent Bugliosi threatened a Manson clan member with the death penalty after claiming several followers tried to kill Barbara Hoyt with LSD. The claim, raised by Irving Kanarek, prompted a contempt citation request as Tate and others face murder charges.
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Los Angeles
Sharon Tate
Charles Manson
Vincent T.bugliosi
Manson
Irving Kanarek
Bugliosi
Paul Fitzgerald
Barbara Hoyt
Fitzgerald
Miss Hoyt
Honolulu
Kanarek
Sandra Good
Hall of Justice
Niss Good
Miss Good
Charlie
Miss Tate
Hendrix Death Secret Until Inquest Held in Britain
Jimi Hendrix, 27, was found unconscious at a friend's home and died at St Mary's Hospital. An inquest is pending after a postmortem was completed, with results to be withheld until a coroner's hearing is scheduled. The guitarist had arrived in Britain on September 6 for a series of appearances.
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London
Jimi Hendrix
Hendrix
St. Mary’s Abbot Hospital
Britain
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