Houston and Dallas Bankers Battle for Texas Banking Capital
Undercover prestige clash unfolds between Houston and Dallas banking circles as quarterly deposit figures shape the mythic Texas Banking Capital. Dallas economist Zorn argues turnover and debit activity prove Dallas stronger in money movement, while Houston bankers tout higher overall deposits and regional strength.
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Dallas
Texas
Tom Decola
Eugene Zorn
Republic National Bank
Zorn
Ben Love
Texas National Bank of Commerce
South
Love
Area Banks Break Deposit Records Across South Plains
A sweeping Avalanche-Journal survey found 76 banks in 57 towns holding $1.242,991,855 in deposits as of December 31, 1969, up from 1968 and doubling the 1960 figure. Bankers linked the rise to a strong economy, crops, and industry with expectations of higher first-quarter 1970 figures.
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Amherst
Andrews
the Aspermont
Anton
Bavina
Brownfield
Colorado City
ZQUEL
Crosbyton
Denver City
Dammitt
Barth
Farwell
Floydada
Kiona
Hale Center
Cee
Hart
Hereford
Dalou
Jaston
Kress
Tamesa
An. A. Ae
Levelland
Laeheldelt
Lockney
Lorenzo
Lubbock
Matador
Memphis
Midland
Morton
Bee Muleshoe
Ds. Aie
O Donnell
Orton
Paducah
Petersburg
Plains
Post Plainview
Quitaque
Ralls
Seagraves
Seminole Shadowater
Erton
Spur
Stanton
Sudan
Sundown
Tohoka
Tulsa
Turkey
Wilson
Wolfforth
Dh Amenities
The
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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Mornine & Sun
Sun
Mora-Eve
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