Banks Idle Holds on Deposit Checks Draw Fire in Congress
Washington reports on Oregon bank practices delaying funds from deposited checks. The article cites the Federal Reserve and American Bankers Association data showing holds of up to three weeks, exposing depositors to costly penalties and prompting calls for Senate action to curb such delays.
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Washington
Oregon
Massachusetts
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Iatm
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Fed
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Esampie
Fashon
Rherk Ralis
House
Senate
Hutchinson Faces Backlash Over Frederick Debate Absence
Senatorial hopeful Don Hutchinson drew criticism for missing a Women’s Democratic League debate in Frederick five days late, while campaigning with the Maryland Builders Association. Reporters say he appeared polished and aggressive, but failed to apologize for the scheduling mix up, prompting scrutiny of his integrity and campaign discipline.
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Frederick
Women’s Democratic League
Frederick County
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Womer
Baltimore County
Maryland
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Builders’ Association
Egypt
Washington
SS Senate
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Israel
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Domue Ewing
Ron Young
Independent Hose Company
Baltimore
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Addion
Democratic League
American businessman recalls Libyan nightmare ends in hiding
An unnamed American businessman returning from Libya recounts a 33 day detention by Libyan secret police after signing textile contracts. He describes torture avoidance, extreme heat, and a 3 by 7 foot cell, amid claims of involvement with Khadafy’s network and a demand to profit from a Libyan trading front. He escaped and alerted the FBI, fearing retaliation.
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Washington
Moammmar Khadaf
Libya
Madatylang
Ths
New York
Switzerland
Lake Uno Nis Ceu Oluy
Libyan African Trading Co
Hay Ali
Anti Khadafy
Afrean Trading Co
Khadafy
Letters to the Editor on Hymnal Revisions Stir Controversy
A reader denounces the United Methodist Hymnal revision decisions as narrow minded and warlike. She defends songs like Onward Christian Soldiers and Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory arguing they glorify faith, not war. The letter cites Civil War context, civil rights progress, and questions upcoming General Conference actions in 1968. It includes a pastor parable about heeding emergency warnings and a note on Hands Across America donations being debated.
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United Methodist
Miss Howe
Jesus
Committee On Hymnal Revision
God
St Peter
Rey Shell
America
Christ
Cheet Duing
Lion Rescue Mission
Explosion rocks Chambersburg Tailoring Co plant injuring guard
A 2 am blast at Chambersburg Tailoring Co injured the watchman Harry M Lease with minor injuries. Dynamite caused the explosion, shattering panes in eight nearby houses. police identified the event as a dynamite incident. Lease is son of Robert M Lease of Frederick. Nearby buildings suffered window damage as investigators traced the cause to dynamite. The galvanized iron store awning in Frederick was removed as part of a store to apartment transformation.
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Chambersburg Tailoring Co
Harry M Lease
Frederick
Lease
Robert M Lease
East Sixth Street
CB Wallord
Patrick St
Tween 12 & 20 be motive By ROBERT WALLACE Ed.D
A reader asks if attending a mixed age slumber party with a new girl is safe given rumors. Dr Wallace advises calling parents if uncomfortable and suggests the girl may be allies with jealousy or mischief. The piece notes peer influence and safety considerations.
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Robert Wallace
D. Copley News Service
Alice
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