Tribute to Wright Patman A champion of banking reform
A retrospective honors Wright Patman, Texas congressman who exposed bank interlocks, promoted consumer credit and the credit union movement, and educated the public on money and banking. His long career included battles with large banks, hearings on foundations, and calls for reform despite limited press recognition.
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Wright Patman
Texas
East Texas
House of Representatives
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Federal Reserve
Patman
New York
Washington
House Banking & Currency Committee
America
Congress
Texarkana
Jim Justice
CIA
Consumer Cooperative Finance
Congressional Record
Federal Reserve System
Wall Street Gains Open Year Amid Fed Policy Doubts
Opening the Wall Street market shows gains so far this year but analysts remain uncertain about Federal Reserve Board monetary policy and the prospects for higher interest rates.
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Federal Reserve Board
FBI targets of terrorists at Republican Convention
FBI received information of a plot to assassinate President Ford and Ronald Reagan during the Republican National Convention in Kansas City this August. An informant from Northern California described a commando style squad planned to trigger chaos during Aug 16 to 20. Investigators noted raids had been done three weeks earlier and emphasize the plausibility of the threat. The report linked with broader fears of terrorism and political violence unfolding around federal events.
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Chicago Tribune
San Francisco
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Ford
Ronald Reagan
Kansas City
Justice Department
Bay Area
FBI
California
FSI
Cali
Amtrak station to add parking plan reported
Amtrak spokesman Joseph Vranich said the Elyria Area Chamber of Commerce aided raising the parking issue with railroad executives. The Chronicle Telegram, Elyria Ohio, March 15, 1976, No. 75.
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Elyria
Amtrak
Buckeye Street
Joseph Vranich
Elyria Area
the Chronicle-Telegram
East Avenue
Lorain teachers strike enters fifth day amid talks
The Lorain strike enters its fifth day as the LEA asks a Common Pleas Court judge to issue a temporary injunction forcing the board to negotiate staff reduction policies. A countersuit by the board seeks a separate injunction to end the walkout. About 90 percent of 800 teachers are out, with 1,100 students and 69 teachers attending classes Friday as the district keeps schools open.
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Lorain County Common Pleas
Floyd D. Harris
LEA
Madison County Common Pleas
Robert W. Murray
LBA
Dave Majesky
Majesky
Berea teachers vote on tentative pact after week-long strike
After a week-long strike, BEA members and supporters could vote on a two year package that would raise starting pay from 8650 to 9200, reduce class size, and boost life insurance to 15000 along with dental care for teachers. The package failed 303 to 0 with 129 of 782 teachers abstaining or not voting.
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BEA
Berea
Middleburg Heights
Riveredge Township
Olmsted Falls
Sprowls
Europe emerges from recession across Western Europe
Western Europe shows signs of recovery as output rises and inflation falls. Britain appears to be emerging from stagnation while unemployment remains high. Political futures are uncertain with governments facing left right challenges. West Germany, Britain, Italy and France see shifts, Spain unsure, Portugal stabilizing. Recovery lags the U.S. by months.
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Brussels
Belgium
UPI
Europe
Britain
West Germany
Portugal
U.S
Germany
France
Italy
Shortages tied to 1970s BMW scheme unfold in court
A long running $660000 state auto tax shortage ties Keller’s agency to 1973 74 losses plus similar gaps in Elyria Columbiana Columbus and Ironton. Prosecutor Turkelson Lebanon police chief Kilburn and State Auditor Ferguson lead an audit nearing May grand jury. Marsico Koppelberger Goodwin Gallatin figures joined the case with prison and sentencing outcomes.
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Keller
Warren County
Morris Turkelson
BMW
Turkelson
Wallace
Elyria
Columbiana
Columbus
Ironton
Lebanon
Lester Kilburn
Thomas Ferguson
Marsico
Koppelberger
Eddie Goodwin
Oberlin City
Kenneth Gallatin
Rocky River
Comics Bring Boost to New Britain Library Display
In New Britain Connecticut the public library expands kid friendly holdings with about 120 comic books. Batman Hobin Superman Casper Archie Spider Man Speed Buggy Little Lulu and Dennis the Menace are added after a grades four to six survey guided librarians. Laurel Goodgson notes the move aims to reshape the library image and show it has material for all readers.
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New Britain, Conn
UPI
Batman and
Hobin
Superman
Casper the Ghost
Archie
New Britain Public Library
Spider Man
Speed Buggy
Little Lulu
Dennis the Menace
Laurel Goodgson
Lorain County Farm Bureau lists grain prices
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association announces local grain prices for the farm season. Wheat at 3.20 per bushel, shelled corn 2.50 per bushel, oats 1.40 per bushel, soybeans 34.38 per bushel. Prices reflect market rates for members and participating farms.
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Elyria
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Co
United States
Lorain
Cleveland
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, Inc
Celebrity Chauffeur Tony Iannacone Reads Fame Behind the Wheel
Tony Iannacone, a former Cadillac dealer turned chauffeur for celebrities, describes risks and rewards of driving stars like Pat Boone Sammy Davis Jr Olivia Newton John Liz and Dick and Marlon Brando while balancing crowds and security. He gravitates to country stars, enjoys cooking stories with Brando and Douglas, and would only settle for a select few clients including Bette Davis.
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Vacy
Jed
Soley
Pat Boone
Sammy Davis Jr
Doc Severinsen
Olivia Newton- John
Rona Barrett
Charlie Rich
O.J. Simpson
Buffalo Bob Smith
Tammy Wynette
Anita Bryant
Mike Douglas
Tony
Vic Damone
Marlon Brando
Brando
Long Island
Liz
St. Regis
Iannacone
Perry Como
Jackie Gleason
Bette Davis
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Leah Forestone
US Steel
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A&p
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Christian Democrats
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Spain
Oberlin Ave
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Maxine Koppleberger
Medina
Jefferson City
HOVEY
Kaiser Insurance Associates, Inc
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KaIser
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Pau G, Hovey
Lorna Coutt Ban Paisivrg Forall
POE
Joey Heatherton
Mattress
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Iran
Charley Pride
Tony Jannacone
Mid-Ohio Securities Corp
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