Bernard Ridder Jr Chosen on Associated Press Board
Bernard H Ridder Jr publisher of the Duluth News Tr ibune and brother of Herman H Ridder Jr was elected as a member of the board of directors of the Associated Press at the organization s annual meeting in New York. He and Harold A Fitzgerald of the Pontiac Press filled seats left by Roy A Roberts of the Kansas City Star and Palmer Hoyt of the Denver Post who were not eligible for reelection after three terms. Also introduced were Bernard TH Ridder Sr Victor Ridder and Joseph Ridder of the Ridder newspapers all noted as long time publishers.
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San Francisco Banks Discuss Merger Plan
Two San Francisco banks Crocker First National Bank and Bank of California and California Bank of Los Angeles disclosed discussions of a merger. If approved, the combined institution would hold deposits near 1.4 billion dollars.
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PG&E Pays New Record Property Tax in California
Pacific Gas and Electric Co completes the largest property tax payment in state history, distributing 33.59 million to 48 counties 182 cities and over 1500 school districts plus other districts. Public schools receive about 15.76 million while state taxes total 3.54 million and overall 1953 revenue surpasses 364 million.
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