Ford shares rise on U S takeover bid in Britain
London traders pushed British Ford common stock up as American Ford Motor Co offered to buy a majority stake. The share price jumped sharply on speculation before cautious profit-taking pulled it back. Analysts note possible effects on Britain’s asset mix if the deal proceeds and British holdings in Ford shift.
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First Lady Urged to Step Down in Norway Crisis
Oslo reports a heated dispute over Princess Astrid's betrothal to divorced commoner John Martin Ferner. The engagement sparks backlash within parties, churches, and media, with calls for Astrid to relinquish the role of Norway's first lady before the wedding.
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Pecan Pickers Prowlers On Roof Turned Out to Be Police
In Raleigh North Carolina two men were spotted on the roof of a printing company near the police station Monday night. The two men were found to be off duty police officers who had climbed the roof to gather pecans from a large tree nearby. Police Sgt. Q L Wilkerson led the investigation.
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Woman Seeks Treatment Notice From Jackson Mississippi
A personal ad from Mrs. Lela S. Weir of 2806 Arbor Hills Drive ED F in Jackson Mississippi requests free interment information after suffering from rheumatoid arthritis rheumatism and bursitis. The note asks readers to write to Box 2695.
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Arbor Hills Drive
Jackson
Mississippi
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