General firming of interest seen across regions
Sees general firming of interest as banks and savings institutions raise yields in New York and Florida while California plans cuts. Predictions point to higher mortgage costs if the tax cut spurs demand. January may see a lull as year-end borrowings fade. Regional competition and federal policy factors shape the outlook for rates, funds, and credit.
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Finest Yule Present for America
Washington’s Christmas night crossing of the Delaware in 1776 led to the Battle of Trenton. Despite frost, ice and scarce gear, about 2500 American soldiers pressed the charge, scattered Hessian outposts, and forced a surrender, a pivotal moment in the War for Independence.
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New Way to Lose a Basketball Game in Joplin
McAuley High School trailed St Agnes of Springfield but led 71 88 with one second left. A high throw out of bounds hit a rafter, buzzer reset, St Agnes gained possession and Larry Mueller scored on a throw in for an 8 7 lead as time expired. In overtime St Agnes produced fouls and McAuley lost 73 76.
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Fragmentary 1776 Battle Notes Reflect Resolve At Christmas
Fragmented OCR recalls a fierce clash with Hessians, reporting 930 prisoners and 20 to 40 Hessian dead, with American casualties four wounded. The passage links the battle to renewed independence optimism and a referenced note about “When the Hessians came at America.”
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Hendrix College Considers Integrating Classes by Spring
Conway Ark. Hendrix College President Marshall T Steel says the school is studying integration and may admit qualified students of any race by next spring. The board has not yet acted but a definite parity policy appears likely.
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Two Jailed for Counterfeiting in Abilene Abilene Men Arrested
Secret Service officers disclosed Monday the arrest of two men tied to a counterfeit operation after bogus bills were mailed from Abilene to Little Rock. George D. Graves, 40, of Abilene, was arrested Monday in Abilene.
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All-African Force Sought to Replace UN Congo Troops
Ghana leader Kwame Nkrumah advocates in a 3000 word letter to UN Secretary General U Thant that an all African force should replace UN military forces in the Congo when they withdraw. He urges Thant to begin consultations to arrange the new force.
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Abilene and Plaskett Face Counterfeit Charges
Abilene faces charges of possessing 820 counterfeit bills. Leroy Letteer, head of the Little Rock Secret Service office, revealed the arrest of Donald Plaskett on the same charges. Plaskett was arrested in the lobby of the Little Rock Post Office as he picked up a package containing 5000 dollars in counterfeit bills. He was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner John E. Coates and held in Pulaski County Jail under a 20000 dollar bond.
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Talks to Restore Cambodia South Viet Nam Ties
Cambodian Foreign Minister Huot Sambath arrived in Saigon to lead talks with South Viet Nam aimed at restoring diplomatic relations after last year’s Buddhist temple raids. Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Dang Lam expected to visit Cambodia later as part of the effort.
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Somalis in Moscow denounce Ghanaian student protest
Tass reported Somali students met in Moscow to condemn last week's Ghanaian student demonstration and Western news coverage. They said the Ghanaian action was by a small group of African students who were "obnoxiously notorious" and that Western reports sought to divert attention from imperialist brutalities.
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Man Killed in Car Train Collision in Arkansas
Elton Haynes, 42, of Mabelvale, died late Monday when his car collided with a Missouri Pacific train near Little Rock. Authorities say the wreck remains under investigation and no other injuries were reported.
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Parker Tackle to Hula Bowl
HONOLULU AP Wesley Bryant a tackle from Arkansas has been chosen for the South squad in the Hula Bowl in Honolulu on January 4. He is the sole Arkansan named. Other Southwest Conference picks include Baylor end Jim Ingram Texas tackle Scott Aleton Rice guard John Nichols Texas A&M center Ray Kubala Baylor Don Trull Texas halfback Tommy Ford Texas and fullback Tommy Crutcher Texas Christian.
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Train collision near Little Rock sparks investigation
Pulaski County Deputy Sheriff Elmer Miller reported a freight train impact caused the car to be carried 222 feet. He noted snow on the road as Haynes car approached the tracks, though the road was nearly level.
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