Bank Holding Companies Expand Over Missouri
Missouri banks face rapid expansion as holding companies buy smaller banks. Commerce Bancshares acquires Mexico Savings Bank and Van Ialia State Bank by First Union, while state bankers push new rules to curb expansion. Regulators warn of competition effects and focus on pricing and market dominance.
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Missouri
William H. Kester
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Mexico Savings Bank
Commerce Bancshares of
Kansas City
Van!talia State Bank
First Union of
St. Louis
Kester
Missouri Independent Bankers Association
Board of Directors of Association
General Assembly
AP. Berger
Citizens Bank of
Owensville
Association
Missouri Bankers Association
Berger
Federal Reserve Board
Bank Holding Company Act
Department of Justice
Department
Bancshares
Audrain County
Justice Department
Commerce Bancshares
Bradford Brett
Commerce
Mexico
Missouri Finance
C. W. Culley
Comptroller of the Currency
State Finance
Ee A Lee
Brimmer
Colorado
Virginia
Wisconsin
Mechanics Bank and Trust Co
Moberly
State Bank of Lebanon
Commerce Bancshares, Inc
James M. Kemper Jr
Boatmen’s Bancshares, Inc
Boatmen's National Bank of St. Louis
Bank of
Concord Village
Kirkwood Bank
Chariton County Exchange Bank
Union State
Bank of St. Charles and Methaniel Bank and Trust Co
Delmar Bank
University City
Kirksville
Joplin
Springfield
Mexico Savings
American Trust of
Hannibal
Mechanics of
Stock Exchange
Commerce Bancshare
Kemper
Greek airliner seized at Athens airport hostage crisis
Arab militants seized a Greek airliner at Athens airport holding six passengers and crew demanding the release of two Jordanian terrorists due for trial Thursday. The terrorists are charged in a November bombing at the Athens office of an Israeli airline.
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Athens
Bowie Bans Disposable Drinks Citywide
Bowie Maryland approves an ordinance banning sale of soft drinks and beer in disposable containers. The rule takes effect April 1, 1971, with a maximum fine of 100 dollars and or up to 30 days in jail.
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Bowie, Md
Bowie
Jewelry Store Robbery and Political Notes Split Headlines
A Springfield jewelry store was robbed by two men who seized a bag of jewelry after forcing the proprietor and a salesman to the floor. The loss ran into thousands as trays and display cases were emptied before the robbers fled. In Jefferson City a state committee eyed a constitutional convention, debating merit hiring, tax sharing, consumer laws, and extending the vote to 18-year-olds.
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Washington
Panama City
Pla
Becky
Red Ching
Florida
Gulf Coast
Dent Nixon
Springfield
Lockmiller
Leadinallad
Tatiana
Albin Richardson
Miller
Richardson
David Cooper
Democratic National Committee
Cooper
Richard M. Scammon
Republican National Committee
Richard Curry
Jefferson City
St. Louis
Kanee
Varsas
William J. Cason
D-Clinton
Missouri
Louis
Johnson
Raymond Johson
Fish
Georgia
Kentucky
Two Years Prison For Overcash In Callaway County
David Overcash a 21 year old Mexico resident was sentenced by Callaway County Circuit Court to two years in prison with no parole for a stealing charge. The terms run concurrently with a prior three year sentence for escape after a pre sentence investigation. He and his brother Tony 22 face additional charges regarding burglaries and thefts as authorities pursue multiple counts across counties.
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Falton
David Overcash
Mexico
Callaway County
John M. Cave
Davis Overcash
Callaway
Overcash
Serais
Tony
Driver Nearly Hits Seal At St Louis Zoo
A shaken driver reported to police in St Louis that he almost struck a seal near Forest Park, two or three blocks from the zoo seal pit. Police and humane society workers recaptured the seal named Skippy, with no explanation for how she escaped.
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ST. Louis
Forest Park
The
Humane Society
Skippy
Pup
Mexico Ledger listing publication details and rates
The Mexico Ledger shows its publication schedule, office address at 500 N Haestagian St Mexico Mo Iowa, and subscription prices by mail across counties. Rates include 1 year $18, 6 months $13, 3 months $6, with regional variations and a weekly service note.
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N. Haestagian St
Mexico
Iowa
Tade
Audrain
Alot
Henry Luce Estate Put at $103 Million
Henry R. Luce, head of Time-Life, had his estate valued at 103.014 million in a court petition. The filing estimates New York State taxes at 2.423 million and notes 7.915 million in federal estate taxes already paid. Luce died February 28, 1967.
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New York
el- Henry R. Luce
Time-Life
New York State
Luce
Art On Sidewalk Art Show at Mc Willan Playground
A sidewalk art show will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Mc Willan playground. Young artists may contact Cindy Page, playground director, for information on the exhibit.
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McWillan Playground
Cindy Page
Nobody Bids On Presidential Yachts
Newport, RL AP report that the presidential yachts Patricia and Julie failed to attract bids at auction. Dorothy Ring, sales contracting officer, noted restrictions on yacht use limited buyer interest. Minimum bids stood at 100000 for the 92 foot Patricia and 65000 for the 64 foot Julie as Nixon seeks an economy move.
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Newport
Patricia
Julie
Omg
Dorothy Ring
Delcon Surplus Sales Office
White House
Nixon
No Communists As Teachers Says Agnew
Vice President Spiro Agnew declares that an avowed Communist should not teach in any tax supported or private school. He argues the restriction targets those seeking to destroy the country. Sells 800,000 tickets in New York lottery amid 500,000 sold. three months of sales with a late September drawing.
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New York
State Tax Department
Firemen buy 23 old brass poles from department sale
AP reports Seattle fire department sold 23 old brass poles used for firefighter slides. All poles were purchased by firefighters themselves rather than external buyers, reflecting a small unit auction within the department.
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Ap University
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Jcy College
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Courtney
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Supreme
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Lorraine Weber
South St. Louis County
Anthony Liporace
North Adams
Mass
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary
Dales Shoe Store
Truman Coolley
Centralia
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Columbia
Henry Luce
Little Dixie
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