Interest ceilings penalize those with small savings
In times of inflation, Regulation Q caps savings rates, hurting depositors with less than $10,000. Consumers Union argues for abolition or a phased removal, while bankers warn higher rates could raise loan costs. The debate includes proposals to tie rates to inflation and to adjust gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consumer Reports
Savings and Loan Associations
Ellen Broadman
Consumers Union
House
Government Operations Committee
Itor
U.S. Treasury
Gray Panthers
Flea Market Aids Union County Historical Society Event
The third annual spring Union County Antique and Collectors Flea Market benefits the Union County Historical Society. It runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Anna fairgrounds with antiques collectibles books baked goods crafts plants and more. Booths cost 5 dollars. sign up via Jane Brown at 833-6805. Judy Stout of Ava earns statewide honor as top program assistant by University of Illinois Extension Service for CHEP work in Jackson County since 1973. The Walonville School alumni dance follows at Knights of Columbus Hall Du Bois from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Turnabouts live. tickets 6 dollars couple 3 dollars single. 1979 graduates free.
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Union County
Union County Historical Society
Anna Fairgrounds
Judy Stout
Ava
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
University
CHEP
Jackson County
Illinois Association of Extension Home Economists
U of I Urbana-Champaign
Illinois
Waltonville School
Knights of Columbus
du Bois
Engaged couples plan July 1979 weddings in Murphysboro and Sparta
Cynthia Ann Petrazio and Michael Preston Berry announce their July wedding. Petrazio, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Petrazio of Murphysboro, is a 1977 MTHS graduate and fashion model. Berry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Press Berry, is a 1979 MTHS graduate and sales man at Murphysboro Supply Co. The ceremony is set for July 28. Barbara Jean Baue and John Odom announce their July 21, 1979 wedding. Baue, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Baue of Sparta, is a Sparta High School senior employed at Kentucky Fried Chicken. Odom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Odom of Coulterville, works for Spartan Printing Co in Sparta.
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Cynthia Ann Petrazio
Michael Preston Berry
J. A. Petrazio
Murphysboro
Press Berry
Miss Petrazio
Murphysboro Township
Berry
MTHS
Murphysboro Supply Co
Dave Baue
Sparta
Barbara Jean
John Odom
Robert Odom
Coulterville
Miss Baue
Sparta High School
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Odom
Spartan Printing Co
Affluent family struggles to mail cookies to daughter
In a humorous reminiscence Erma Bombeck describes an affluent household that cannot mail cookies due to missing supplies. The piece details a quest for a box and brown wrapping paper, the scarcity of pencils, and the effort to communicate with their college daughter, ending with acceptance of defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Bombeck
Col. Sanders
Dear Ann Landers column about marriages and humor
A reader shares how separation and a snoring husband led to happiness with a new partner, while Ann Landers laughs at a girdle joke from a trucker letter. The column offers practical stain tips and responses from readers, highlighting humor and domestic advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann
Mornewegs to Renew Vows for 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Charley Morneweg of Johnston City will renew their marriage vows to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The ceremony takes place at 2 p.m. June 10 at the First Church of God in Marion Illinois 13, with a reception in the church fellowship hall from 2 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Morneweg
Johnston City
First Church of God
Illinois
Marion
Church Fellowship
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Union County Historial Society
Jane Brown
Ice
Cynthia Ann Petrazio and
Michael Berry
Barbara Baue
and Barbara Baue
Daddy
Wit’s End
Sunshine
Ann Landers
Standard Club
Chicago
Olivia Lounge
Royalton
Traverse City
S. Illinois Ave
Carbondale
Ill
Four Ear
Williams Bros
Main & Russel Marion, Ill
Curtis Mathes
Cane
Girahdeau Paanee
Mornewegs
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