$35 Million Grant Shuffle In Nixon Era Rail Push
Mobile Alabama AP A Transportation Department grant valued at 25 million was awarded to the Chicago South Suburban Mass Transportation District for 130 commuter cars leased to Illinois Central. Secretary Boyd who was joining Illinois Central declined to comment. White House said reports on delaying the grant would be checked. Boyd said he learned of the grant only after its initial July 1967 application and that he instructed staff to withhold information. The grant was approved by Urban Mass Transportation Administration in mid December 1968.
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William B. Johnson
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Transportation
Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission
Federal Civil Aeronautics Board
Commerce For Transportation
Mount Union Set to Inaugurate New President
Alliance Ohio April 25 marks the inauguration of Dr Ronald G Weber as Mount Union College seventh president He has served as acting president since October 1967 after the resignation of Carl C Bracy
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Dr. Weber
Carl C. Bracy
Mortgage rate rise aimed at easing FHA insured loans
Washington AP reports the maximum rate on FHA and VA insured mortgages increased to a new interim level amid a surge in lending difficulty. Housing secretary George Romney calls the move overdue and tied to anti inflation policies, noting 46 million FHA loans remain unaffected along with two low income housing loan programs.
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Veterans Administrations
George Romney
Housing and Urban Development
Romney
Cleveland airport hemmed in risks loss of air commerce
Aviation expert A G Hardy warned at a regional conference that Cleveland Hopkins International Airport lacks room to grow and risks drying up passenger and cargo revenues. He urged Cleveland to become a hub serving Buffalo Toledo Pittsburgh Akron and Columbus, with Lake Erie as a potential site for a regional airport. Airline and city representatives called for further study.
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A. G. Hardy
Aviation Employer Co
Greater
Hardy
Lake Erie
Early retirement brings social perks and purpose
J Russell Kendall retired at 62 after careful budgeting and medical advice. He moved to a youthful look and attitude, choosing light colors, shorter hair, and loafers. He guides his postwork life into community service, becoming president of the Community Church Council, proving age and money not all that matter.
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California
Kenndall
Kendall
Community Church Council
Earnings Set Records For Colonial Stores in 1968
Colonial Stores Inc reports a 1968 fiscal year ending December 28 with record earnings of 8,336,888 dollars or 2.96 dollars per common share. Net income rose to 7,120,549 dollars per share 2.51, while sales reached 562,321,049 dollars. The chain includes Albers Supermarkets in Ohio and Kentucky and Big Star stores in Dayton.
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Colonial Stores Inc
Ernest F. Boyce
Southeast
Midwest
Albers
Ohio
Kentucky
Big Star
Dayton
Bank robbery arrest after motel manager notes license
Motel manager Hans Aldershof watched a robber draw a gun at a Bank of America teller in San Diego. He recorded the getaway car license, alerted police, leading to the arrest of the man and his female companion. Authorities recovered $3,700 from under a mattress.
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San Diego
Calif
Hans Aldershof
Bank of America
Aldershof
Aldershot
Assistant Managers Named At Manchester Motor Inn
Paul D. Galeese announces promotions at the Manchester Motor Inn as Lewis L. Hamilton and Ivor Roberts become assistants to the manager. Hamilton, an Armco veteran since 1954, will oversee personnel administration excluding food and bar service. Roberts, formerly chef and steward since 1963, will head all food and bar service activities and staff.
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Ivor Roberts
The
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Fisher Ave
Armco
Manchester
Food and Bar Service
Ohio payrolls rise across eight cities in November
Ohio Bureau reports a 2 percent payroll gain from October with total November payrolls 38.2 billion after seasonal adjustment. City results vary. Columbus leads November gains at 16 percent year over year, while Akron and Dayton show declines from October.
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Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research
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Dayton
Canton
Cleveland
Columbus
Youngstown
Cincinnati
Toledo
Three Knox defendants fined for drug charges total 1600
In U S District Court three defendants were convicted on drug charges and fined a combined 1600 dollars. A source close to the investigation said undercover purchases by agents to convict the trio cost 1900 dollars.
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Knoxville, Tenn
U.S. District Court
Petroleum Production Began in Canada in 1857
Canadian oil history notes that petroleum production started in 1857 marking an early milestone in the nation's energy industry. The statement anchors Canada’s exploration of fossil fuels to the mid 19th century.
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Canada
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