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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1970

Page

10

Bankers Skeptical About Interest Drop

The article reports bankers across the country skeptical a substantial drop in the prime rate is near. Small Arkansas Wisconsin banks and big New York institutions discuss future policy, with leaders like Scott Hutchinson Maurice Stats and David Rockefeller weighing in on rate moves and economic impact.

Arkansas Wis New York Robert White Forest American Survey of Large National Bank of Edmonds Wash Secretary of Commerce Scott Hutchinson Maurice Stats Canal National Bank Portland Maine Stans George Scott First National City Bank New York Bank Cincinnati Chicago First National Bank Uring Fe Richard Wilde American National Bank of Salt Lake City Washington House ‘Banking Committee Wright Patman D-Tex David Rockefeller Chase Manhattan Bank of New York

New York City Gets New Police Head

Detroit Police Commissioner Patrick V Murphy resigned to become head of New York Citys 90000 member Police Department. He leaves Oct 1 for a post with a salary jump from 31800 to 41000. Officials say prestige and career goals drive the move.

New York City Detroit Patrick V. Murphy Murphy New York Washington, D.C FBI J. Edgar Hoover New York Police Commission Howard R. Leary

Cholera Death Toll Rising in Indonesia

Jakarta AP reports at least 133 people died from cholera in Indonesia between July 26 and August 22. Health Ministry spokesman noted 572 recorded cases for the period but warned more cases likely exist.

Jakarta Indonesia Ministry of Health

Odd church names include Barbecue and Featherbed

AP report catalogs unusual church names from across the United States. From Kissimmee Florida to Carrollton Ohio and beyond, congregations such as Featherbed, Black Jack, Slaugh­ter’s Christian, Slash, and Economy Friends mark a humorous pattern in denominational listings curated by church writers. The feature notes a surge of follow‑ups across several sects including Presbyterian and Lutherans, with a trend toward tongue‑in‑cheek identifiers.

Kissimmee Fla New York Cranks Presbyterian Church Cranks Blackjack George W. Cornell Kissimmee Presbyterian Fl Jet Jovers'lane Featherbed Slaughters Christian Church Odd Church Laughters Paries Jet Christian Church Jet Menical Weekly Christian Century Marlin Marly Pearman Chicago Gunpowder Friends Meeting Col- Sparks Hasty Friends Colo Friends Economy Ind Fearss United Mont Brown Church Lebanon Sava Barbecue Presbyterians Savage, Mont Haredit Oliva N.C Carrollton Ohio Nonesuch Presbyterian Cannon Ball Versailles Ball N.D

Heavy B52 Raids Near Laos As North Vietnamese clash

SAIGON AP report says fifth day of heavy U S Air Force raids near the Laotian border targeted Fire Base O Reilly with about 300 tons of bombs. B52s hit bunkers and depots while fighter bombers pressed mortars and rockets. U S and South Vietnamese forces report enemy and own casualties as fighting continues across the area including near Hue and Quang Tri.

Saigon U.S. Air Force O'Reilly Vietnam Hue Quang TH City Oday U.S. Command South Vietnam 9Th Infantry Division Nixon Binh Dinh U.S. 4Th Infantry Division Cambodia Phnom Penh

Philadelphia Site For Big 76 Show

Philadelphia has been chosen as the site for the international exposition of the American Revolutionary Bicentennial Celebration in 1976. Sen Hugh Scott said the announcement will be made later by President Nixon. Boston Washington and Miami will also participate in the program.

Washington Philadelphia Hugh Scott R-Pa Nixon Boston Miami

Husband Is More Than Just A Man In Marriage Roles

East Brunswick article argues a husband transcends male identity through shared life. It describes transformation from youth to husbandhood as gradual and shaped by daily deeds, shared losses, and mutual adjustments, culminating in a unified partnership. The piece uses intimate examples like buying a suit and a wife’s approval as markers of the shift.

East Brunswick Fearnett Re Cni Aisc Slaris

Bond Calls For Fair Deposit Plan

Springfield Missouri Republican candidate for state auditor Christopher Bond calls for a non-discretionary, objective formula to allocate state deposits among banks. He cites past political influence and urges public, legislated standards with a cap on bank deposits and a voluntary interim approach to restore public trust. Bond says he will veto depository selections to enforce fair standards.

Springfield Christopher Kit) Bond Missouri Bond Tllinois

Ford and GM push new small cars in U S market

Ford introduces the Pinto and General Motors unveils the Vega as Detroit battles foreign imports for the growing small car segment. The piece notes the rise of imports from Germany Japan Italy and others and contrasts past U S gains with current plans to recapture share amid the ongoing auto market shift.

John Cunniff NEW York Ford General Motors Germany Japan Italy Sweden France England Wall Street Jourhal Volkswagen Toyota Datsun Detroit Rtal U.S United States

Bargaining Brings Budget Camera from Denver Pawn Shop

James Joseph, traveling with a small budget, eyes a camera at a Denver pawn shop after advice to avoid camera stores. He negotiates from 120 down to 16 dollars for a compact “arm and snap” model, spotting a newer display camera priced 8.95 with a leather cage flash. The shop owner explains the price tag as he questions its meaning.

Harry James Joseph Jeffrey D. Alderman James Joseph O'Connell United States Ford Denver O'Connell O Connell

Mia Farrow Marries Andre Previn in Hampstead Chapel

London AP report confirms Mia Farrow and conductor Andre Previn wed at Rosslyn Hill Chapel in Hampstead. The ceremony was attended by Farrow’s mother. honeymoon plans were undisclosed. Previn departs Monday with the London Symphony for a two week Eastern Europe tour.

London Mia Farrow Actres Andre Previn Jacee Thursday Rosslyn Hill Chapel Fashonable Hampstead Previn London Symphony Europe Dory

Couple’s Twin Birth Ends Marriage Rift at Country Home

A Mexico Missouri Ledger notice recalls a marriage born at a country home and the 1966 Sinatra connection, noting a February birth of twins and a dissolution two years later. The article fragment mentions a couple living at their Surrey site and references a July 1966 event.

Heir Country Renate Surrey Sitea Sinatra

Hatfield Considers Not Seeking Re election in 1972

Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon, a leading Indochina war critic, says he may not run again in 1972. He cited high Senate office costs keeping him from family and that most of his 28 000 dollars in honoraria last year went to expenses. He stressed he has not decided his next move and mentioned possible educational foundation work.

Washington Mark Hatfield Oregon Senate

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