New French Move Triggers Debate On Gold And The Dollar
William L. Ryan analyzes President De Gaulle's push to convert large francs into dollars and seek a new world currency system. He notes critics view the tactic as political pressure to curb American dollar dominance while France hopes for monetary reform and a multilateral reserve framework.
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U.S
London
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Tisty outstanding dollar obligations and gold debate
The article discusses France presses for gold revaluation and stronger liquidity reserves as the US dollar is questioned. It notes current gold holdings, the Treasury price history, and mixed expert views on gold cover and the dollar’s privileged status. It also mentions De Gaulle's aim to curb US investment in Europe and France’s capital controls.
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Parttime Tech Students Seek Jobs In Lubbock
Texas Tech Placement Service reports 209 or more applicants for spring, seeking part time work as sales clerks office aides and similar roles. Students offer accounting and bookkeeping skills and can work nights or afternoons. Employers may call Mrs Mercie Knight at PO 28811 ext 4131 to hire student workers.
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Million-to-one odds beat by own hand suicide attempt
Robert B. Fulmer, 58, disabled by multiple sclerosis, tried to shoot himself in Santa Barbara with a .25 pistol but the bullet lodged in his head, missing the brain. He stayed home three days before a friend found him and an ambulance carried him to General Hospital, where doctors reported no brain injury and the bullet remains in place.
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U.S. Casualties In Viet Nam Week End Report
The Defense Department notes six U S service members killed and 29 wounded in South Vietnam for the weekend ending January 25. Total U S deaths since January 1 1961 reach 2 412 wounded 2 412. Ten missing and ten held by Viet Cong. Two combat deaths and 115 non combat deaths among the total. Several incidents attributed to air strikes and other actions.
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U.S. Used 27 Billion Bottles and Jars in 1964
The Glass Container Manufacturers Institute reports about 27 billion new bottles and jars were used in 1964, averaging 140 per person. It notes that bottles are reused for many products and that Americans in 1961 used a higher total across foods beverages and medicines.
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