Ford dynasty ends as Benson Ford Jr steps down
DETROIT UP I reports that Oct 1 marks the end of the Henry Ford II era at Ford Motor Co. Benson Ford Jr. resigns as CEO and an outsider will take the reins. William Clay Ford becomes the top family voice, while Edsel Ford and William Jr. are noted as future players. Benson Jr. pursues stock and legal battles amid family opposition.
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Princeton University
Ruby linked to Hoffa mob ties in Kennedy case report
Columbus based WCMH reported that mobsters Santos Trafficante and Carlos Marcello may have played larger roles than Hoffa in Kennedy’s assassination. Frank Seltzer summarized links between Ruby, Hoffa associates, and Chicago gangsters, noting premeditation and a Dallas Motel meeting with a Chicago associate and his girlfriend. The House Assassinations Committee was cited discussing Ruby’s phone activity and possible conspiracy connections.
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Hoffa
David Yaras
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Chicago
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Ireland's shift to Republic status in 1949
The text notes that Ireland became the Republic of Ireland in 1949. It also recalls England's early conquest starting in 1189 and its later 15th century control over the whole island. The piece frames a long timeline from medieval conquest to mid-20th century state formation.
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Environmental controls raise Ohio Edison building costs
In five years environmental expenditures add about 535 dollars per customer to building costs. Federal rules will require 437 million dollars for environmental control facilities. Nearly one in five dollars spent on new generating plants goes to mandated controls, which do not generate power but raise the cost per kilowatt hour.
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