Old West Crowned Uncrowned Stetson Bows Out
The John B. Stetson Co. will stop making hats early in 1971 as demand fades, ending a 105 year run. The company cites a severe decline in hat use and negotiates using the Stetson name with a Midwest firm. Stetson hats long symbolized the West from Custer to Buffalo Bill and were worn by figures from Tom Mix to Lyndon B. Johnson.
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Gray Fox of Vienna Hidden Cash Cache in Powell's Room
Springfield reports an $800000 cash cache found in the apartment of former Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell. The money, mostly $100 bills with some larger notes, was hidden in a shoebox and briefcases in a locked closet. Powell, a longtime Chicago-area influence and Vienna Democrat, had died Oct 10, and the discovery could push his estate beyond $2 million. Internal Revenue and tax authorities notified. funds placed in Illinois National Bank. Powell's career featured shrewd politics and colorful quotes despite recurring scandals.
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Callas Sues for Divorce in Italian Court
Maria Callas of Brescia filed for divorce from Italian industrialist Battista Meneghini after a five year separation. The action follows Italy's new divorce law approved by Parliament allowing divorce after five years separating.
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