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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
8
A New York Mount Vernon ordinance takes effect July 1 detailing how credit costs are shown for installment plans. The law clarifies price increases, aids choice between store terms and external loans, and helps shoppers compare financing across lenders and terms. It aims to empower buyers to influence terms through transparent disclosures.
The Truth in Lending Act takes effect July 1, labeling consumer credit and agricultural loans. It aims to clarify true costs behind discounts, service charges, and easy terms, but protection remains limited as lenders and laws favor the borrower little.
New York AP columnist HAL BOYLE muses that misfortune and daily irritations shape philosophers. He lists relatable trials from baldness and broken romances to financial jabs, gym mishaps, and property woes, arguing enduring hardship fosters character and wit.
Bus workers reach tentative agreement with Anheuser Busch Inc. ending a four week strike across seven plants. Details await union approval after Chicago meeting. The walkout began May 27 at Houston with pickets at Jacksonville and spread to St. Louis Newark Los Angeles Columbus and Tampa affecting about 10 100 employees, most at St. Louis plants.
The name Brutus traces to a Roman usage meaning heavy or dull in origin. Historians note the term evolved as a surname for several notable Romans, reflecting ancient language shifts and social naming practices.
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