Rebozo SBA loan case draws Smathers pressure
The $80,000 SBA loan to Charles Rebozo drew probes of political favoritism. Former Senator George Smathers pressured agency staff from his Senate Small Business Committee post, while Rep. Wright Patman urged immediate repayment and scrutiny of special favors.
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Monroe Abstract and Title Co. of Miami
Merchants Bank of Miami
House Banking Committee
Washington
Logan Hendricks
SBA Office of Loan Procurement
Hendricks
Jobs for Vietnam Veterans Delivers Jobs in Chicago
Quenton Simeon, a Vietnam veteran, found work in two days through City Hall’s Jobs for Vietnam Veterans program. Since February 1968, the program has referred 4,537 men and hired 2,279, with 2,000+ placed to date. Salaries range from about 2 to 7.60 an hour, and many veterans work for City, County, or private firms.
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Quenton Simeon
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Richard J. Daley
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Ted Coleman
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