Mercantile Denies Political Fund Allegations
Missouri's Mercantile Trust Co denies creating a political fund for officers and a million dollar Charpel Trust for political and charitable donations. An independent review found a 1960s bond deal with J W Conran yielded 75,000 profit. former Gov Hearnes aided a political committee. Bank says funds were distributed to various campaigns, with a total of 10,000 raised since 1969 and Charpel funds later discontinued. Also notes favorable loan terms to Charpel Trust and no bank liability for reported tax issues. Local note: Keith Benskin graduates with an air conditioning tech degree from Linn Tech in Linn, Missouri, and earns honor roll.
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Knievel to Try 13 Again in London September
Evel Knievel announced plans to return to London in September for a second attempt at jumping 13 parked buses. He spoke from a stretcher after injuring himself May 26 during the first Wembley Stadium jump and was taken by ambulance to Kennedy Airport. He said he would not be deterred by his earlier vow to quit stunts.
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Macmillan Hails UK Vote To Remain In Europe
Harold Macmillan, 81, lauded Britain's decision to stay in the Common Market calling it a triumph for moderates. Speaking in Lagos at the start of a Nigeria visit, he noted Britain's long effort since 1961 to gain European status and said the country has finally achieved it. Great Britain voted Monday to remain in the economic community.
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Ohioan Named Deputy Director for Domestic Economic Policy
President Ford appoints William F. Gorog of Dayton Ohio as deputy director for domestic economic policy at the White House He will serve under chief economic adviser L William Seidman Gorog 49 is former chair and CEO of Mead Technology Laboratories in Dayton and was named to the post on Tuesday.
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Hathaway Becomes Sixth Ford Cabinet Appointment
WASHINGTON AP With Senate approval expected today Stanley K Hathaway Wyoming governor and Republican set to be named interior secretary making Ford’s cabinet majority. Hathaway defends environmental record noting West upbringing and commitment to environmental protection while committee questions over his bank ties and income resolved in his favor as he succeeds Rogers Morton.
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Berlin Lutherans Urge Hess Release
The Lutheran Church of Berlin calls for the release of Rudolf Hess contending further imprisonment cannot be justified ethically. Hess, 81, is serving a life term in Spandau Prison, with the four occupying powers urging Soviet support for a humanitarian pardon. Hess has occupied Spandau since 1946 after the Nuremberg tribunal verdict.
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Probers Expand Northrop Inquiry Over Goose Shoots and Bribes
Senate investigators widen the Northrop probe to include free goose shoots used to woo Pentagon brass and lawmakers, plus censored expense accounts shielding guests at venues in Maryland and San Francisco. The panel questions officials from the State Department, Pentagon, and Lockheed as it probes overseas bribes related to the F17 sale. Northrop chief Thomas V. Jones and Sen. Dick Clark face requests for guest lists, with confidentiality sought for names.
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