COMECON to form joint bank as East Bloc seeks unity
Experts describe Bucharest talks on COMECON 16th session as copying the European Payment Union by creating a bank to handle eastern bloc finances and fund international projects. A multilateral payment system is seen as a first step toward currency convertibility and stronger economic coordination among member states.
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Peace Corps Receives Odd Volunteer Requests From Around The World
The Peace Corps was asked to send experts including a bartender cook and a bee keeper to various regions. Officials noted many requests were outside the corps duty, while some specific roles like a chicken plucker and chicken sexer were filled. Most volunteers still perform standard duties, such as teaching in Africa where over 1,000 volunteers serve.
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India
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Mass Transit Grants Likely for LA and SF
Sen. Claire Engle announced that Los Angeles and San Francisco would receive high federal priority in a new mass transit measure. The bill would offer grants only, not bond guarantees, to help fund rapid transit plans in the two California cities and reduce local tax rates.
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Arthur Godfrey Set for Second CBS Special
New York radio and TV host Arthur Godfrey will present a second one hour CBS special at 8 30 p m on February 1. The program titled Sounds of the City will focus on New York and its sounds and scenes.
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Annual January Clearance Sale Ends Saturday
A promotional notice announces an annual January clearance sale with a strict final day this Saturday. Shoppers are urged to visit the store for discounted merchandise and potential limited stock highlights.
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