CALL ON MALL SAVINGS MADE FOR POSTAL DELAY
San Antonians rely more on postal savings during the five day Texas moratorium. Long lines formed at postal windows. withdrawals were limited and many deposits were not made. The post office opened an additional window to handle crowds while payroll and government checks were processed in limited ways.
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San Antonians
Texas
Federal Building
Lucas
Gettine
Wrs
Interns! Revenue Department
Federal District Clerk's Office
Sterling rises as London markets show dollar demand gains
In London trading the dollar edged higher against key European currencies with the dollar quoted around 14 cents above prior levels in early dealings. The franc weakened near 49 and a half to the pound while guilders touched 41 and Swiss francs around 19. to 72 cents. Canadian dollar offered around 3 cents, with discount rates at 12 3 4 cents yesterday. A brief market note mentions Mary Lou program on KONO at 2 11 o'clock on Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings.
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New York
London
Wall Street
Boettcher Grand Jury Sessions Probe Kidnapping Case
Claude H. Boettcher, father of Charles Boettcher II, testified before a Denver grand jury amid a broad inquiry into the kidnapping. The elder Boettcher produced photostatic copies of ransom notes and said he would spend as much of his fortune as needed to catch the abductors. The panel questioned witnesses including the victim and close advisers as investigations into all aspects of the incident continue.
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Denver
INS
Claude HK. Boettcher
Charles Boettcher II
Boettcher
Federal
Secret Service
Grand Jury
Farl Weblengel
Workshop to Present Four One-Act Plays at Green Gate
Four one act plays will be presented by the Little Theater workshop at the Green Gate theater on College street on the evenings of March 17 and 18. Don't Tell a Soul will be directed by Judy Drought. The Way of the Island, written by Kay Crews and Rolly Hamilton, will be directed by Hamilton. Ambition will be directed by Al Minor. Cocktails for Two, written by Eleanor Leutcke, will be directed by Berry Stroeger.
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Little Theater Workship
Green Gate Theater
College Street
Judy Drought
Oklahoma City Uses Scrip For $600,000 Payrolls Amid Bank Closures
Oklahoma City reports all state banks closed by executive order yet payrolls and business proceed with $600,000 in scrip issued by an emergency merchants and bankers organization.
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Oklahoma
Oaklahoma City
Okla
Marquette Banks Yet Undecided on Open Monday
In Marquette Michigan bankers in the upper peninsula remained undecided about continuing open on the bank holiday. They had operated under a 100 percent stay during the Michigan moratorium and stayed open despite the Minnear polis federal reserve bank closure. Tonight they learned the ninth district bank would be closed until further notice. A decision on Monday by Marquette bankers was pending.
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Marquette
Mich
Upper Michigan Peninsula
Michigan
Minnearpolis Federal Reserve Bank
Upper Peninsula
Ninth
Federal Reserve District Bank
Texas debt sales halted by new four week moratorium
Austin reports the Texas legislature passed banking relief measures declaring a four weeks moratorium on executions sales. The bill, introduced by Senator Stone, passed both houses and was signed by the governor within 12 hours. Sales scheduled for March 7 are postponed for four weeks.
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Austin
Texas
Stone
Missouri Scrip Bill Drafted for Banking Holiday
Jefferson City March 4 An emergency bill was drafted in the senate proposing issuing house scrip to be used as currency during Missouri banking holiday The measure would grant the governor and state finance commissioner sweeping power to handle the crisis
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Senate
Use of Montana Scrip Is Urged
Leading Montana businessmen urged Governor Erickson to sanction clearing house certificates during the bank holiday proclaimed today until further notice. The move aims to keep commerce flowing as state authorities manage the financial disruption.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
Erickson
Free Show Helped by Theater Admitted Checks in Austin
In Austin on March 4 the bank holiday shortage of small change is not expected to cut theater attendance. One theater will accept checks for admissions and another will open doors today and tomorrow free to the public, aiming to boost turnout despite the cash crunch.
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Austin
Quebec Farm Debt Holiday Bill Moves For 12 Month Pause
Quebec legislators tabled a bill to grant a practical debt moratorium for farmers lasting 12 months. Debtor relief would be secured by a judge’s order to prevent foreclosures. Classified ad notes a furnished duplex for rent at 2415 South Fore.
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Quebec
London Girl 13 Amuses Babies for Busy Mothers
London report on Muriel Barfield a 19 year old in London running a baby entertainment service for busy mothers. She employs schoolgirls to help take out babies earning money kept fees and a portion shared with friends. Her aim is to save for tabies and later broader aims.
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London
Muriel Barfield
Muriel
Jacob
Dallasites Lease Cripple Creek Mines in 16-Year Deal
Dallas mining men led by H. H. Adams J. M. Trwin Clinton Murchison and Walter Reed closed a lease on the Strattan properties in the Cripple Creek district for 16 years with an option to buy. The deal values the property at about 3 million dollars.
WA to Limit Money Orders
Western Union announced a financial emergency measure limiting telegraphic money orders in the United States to 100 dollars each. The restriction applies nationwide as the company seeks to conserve cash during the crisis. The move affects all customers and telegraph offices across states including New York.
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New York
INS
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Benton Bank Stands Open Amid Moratorium Talk
The state bank of Whittington near Benton Illinois remained open as usual. President Dr. Grover C. Buntin stated the bank has funds to meet all depositor demands and sees no need for a moratorium or government aid.
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