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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
State House Chat

Governor and Mrs. Ralph y.
Brewster left on the train YESTERDAY
afternoon for Dexter, where they
will pass the remainder OF the week
as the guests of the governors par
ants. Mr.. and Mrs. William +. Brew
ster' Just before the governor leIt'
Col Charles E. Dustin, his secretary
brought up the 1926 number plate
APP which will designate the guper.,.
Material, Cadillac. "Very handsome,
said the governor, noting Interested
" the orange and black colors.
Col. Charles E. Dustin. secretary
to Governor Brewster, and Mrs. Dus-
fin viii PASS Christmas day at wa
tarvilIe as the guests of Mr.. Dustin
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Charies
Chief Arthur H. Field Of the state
highway police is passing the hoiioay
with relatives at Madison.
Jndge Edgar c. Smith. deputy
secretarv of State, is passing tne
christmas holiday with his daughter
in Dover -Foxcroft. IT
The new office of Cher arthur y,
Field of the State highway poh1s
which will be the room iorIieliS
used for blueprint developing on
the main floor, directly opposite MT
EYe,d's present office. will be FURNISH
ed and ready for occupancy IN ABOUT
a week.
In accordance with the custom Cd
served in former years when christ
mas day fell on Friday, the state
departments with the exception OF
the office of the secretary of state
will be closed on Saturday OF TINS
week as we'll as Christmas day. the
Office of the secretary of State Will
remain open all day Saturday. how
ever, for the issuing of 1876 auto
registrations.
The employees OF the State fish and
game department had a Christmas
tree and party Thursday forenoon. at
which Chief Game Warden Richard
J. Upton officiated as Santa Claus
and was/assisted in distributing the
presents by Ralph Coombs. acting
curator of the State museum. Light
refreshments were served.
Miss Helen Curran, who has been
visiting relatives in Rumford for the
past few weeks, will return to the
city Saturday and resume ner work
on the auto registration lists the
first of next week.
Miss Violet E. Ward, chief clerk
in the State highway police office
went to Brunswick yesterday after
noon to pass the holiday with heI
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott B. Ward
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
FREEDOM
Academy Notes

Freedom Academy closed Deem
Der Is for a two weeks vacation.
The following students missed no
session for the entire term of 16
weeks: Mildred F. Bessey. Howard
G. Boynton. Airline L. Bradstreet,
Pauline F. Bryant, Wilberta E. Bry-
ant. Robert c. Carter. Alice NJ. Hurd,
Acadia L. Hutchins, Gertrude w.
Larnson. airline s. Morse, Erna L.
Plummer. Edith M. Thompson, Ella
V. Thompson.
Honor List, "a: Seniors-Ella B.
Weber, Erna L. Plummer, Leland
NJ. Vose; Juniors-Alcadia I. Hutch
ms; Sophomores-Robert c. Carter,
Frank E. Fuller; Freshmen-Arline
l.. Bradstreet, Pauline F. Bryant,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Died at Wells

Harry j. Godfrey, formerly of Au-
gusta died Wednesday at Wells, Me
He is survived by widow: five sons,
the Oldest about IL years; one sister
Mrs. Stanley Hawkins of this city,
and brother residing in California
Funeral services will be held at the
residence of Mrs. Fannie Brooks, IL
Melville street, Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

The boys at the Hartford fire sta
ton were most appreciative of the
neighborly spirit of C. l.. Wakefield
veterinary surgeon who lives at
Grove street next to the fire station.
when DIR. Wakefield brought in to
them a fine five pound box of candy,
Thursday. The Christmas gift OF
candy was most acceptable to the
men on duty at the Central station
and they desired to publicly express
their thanks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Salvation Army Party
For Poor Riddles Tonight

The Salvation Army will be hosts
to the poor children of the city at
Christmas tree and entertainment at
the Salvation Army hall this even
ing. The festivities will commence
at 8 o'clock and there will be pre-
sents for everyone with Santa Claus
himself on hand to, distribute the
gifts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
AUGUSTA LOCALS
The Community Xmas Tree Speak

The Community Xmas Tree Speaks
They little notice me by day,
The busy crowds that pass me by,
A simple fir tree then am l,
AS unadorned as they.
All! Patiently stand. until
The kindly Nighttime comes again,
Nor need l ever wait in vain,
Dusk cloaks each vale and hill.
They see me then. the happy throng.
My shining branches blaze with light
With cleaning dots, red, green and
white,
That raise each heart in song.
A symbol fair of Him who died.
OF Peace on Earth, Goodwill to
Men:
"Of all the Things that Might Have
BEEN"
A passing Stranger sighed.
But Oh! The children love me most,
They gaze and wonder speechlessly,
Each murmurs low, "A Christmas
Tree"
Then join the passing host.
Kenneth Fuller Lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

The opening meeting of the series
Of Sunday afternoon meetings for
boys, which is to be. held this sea-
son at the Y. NJ. G. A. has been
postponed from next Sunday. Dec.
27, to Sunday. Jan. 3. This was done
because of the dedicatory service
which is to be held Sunday afternoon
at st. Marks Episcopal church, at
which TINA the new carollion OF
eleven beautiful chimes will be dedi-
TOD
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Announce Four
Promotions, 240th
Coast Artillery

Adjutant General James w. Han
son announced yesterday the fol-
lowing promotions and appoint.
ments of officers of the Maine Ma.
tional Guard:
End Lieut.. Moore Greenwood al
LIST lieutenant, Coast Artillery, tt
rank from Dec. 8. 1925; assigned tc
Battery B, 240th Coast Artillery
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Movie patrons have treat in store
for them at the Colonial Theatre
where for the first times today
"Drusilla with a Million,"s Elizabeth
Cooper's wildly read novel, enjoys its
first screen presentation. Nothing so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Highway Police
Send Reports of
Auto Accidents

. Bulletins were sent out yesterday
from the office of Chief Arthur H.
Field of the state highway police de-
partment, asking all officers to keep
an eye out for. q Studebaker sedan
bearing Massachusetts number plates
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Hinds.Cottle

Robert Kinds. son of Mr.. and Nm
Colfax Kinds of Winthrop, and I'M,
Irma Cottle, daughter Of Edward cot
tie of Mt. Vernon. were united in mai
riage at Oakland Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Martha E. Hubbard. Gertrude w

Martha Il. Hubbard. Gertrude W.
Lamson.
Honor List "B": Seniors-Mayn-
ard Z. Bessey. Florence A. Boynton;
Sophomores-Alice NJ. Hurd, Edna l.
Upham; Freshman-Mildred +. Bes-
sey, Phyllis Bessey, Leroy c. Dyer
In spite of the fact that one stud
ent lost SIX weeks. the per cent OF
attendance has been very good for SO
long term, over ninety-five.
The school has had more visitors
this term than uuring any other term
for years, but no parents were in
cluded in the list. We shall be glad
to have them visit us durin the
coming winter. We hear that new
students are expected next term.
Miss Pierce will pass her vacation
in Gardiner and Oakland.
Gard of Thanks
] wish to express my sincere
thanks to the patrons of Route No.
l, for the beautiful floral tribute to
my dear wife.
George r. Worth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Augusta, Maine

home from Mortified. Mass, owe,
the holidays.
Linwood Andrews. student ii II.
Maine Central Institute at PittssslS
is the guest of his sister. Mrs. FIDT
Yeaton. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Christmas-Tide

Gold and frankincense and myrrh
Offered wise men in days Of old,
And down through the ages the GUS
tom has come,
Fraught with rare beauties untold
And on this glad Christmas-tide,.
Along with our gifts of good cheer
May we offer our lives in sweet SER
vice to ALL
For love Of the Christ-Child so dear,
-Winona Jenkins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
ADJUSTMENTS
COLONIAL THEATRE

Special Christmas Attractions-Mati.
nee at 200; Evening 7.00-"Orus.
silIa with a millionaire Accord in
"The Call of Courage"-Last Epi-
sode Of "PeriIs Of the Wiid"-News
Weekly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank the Pythian Sis
tiers and friends for their kindness AM
floral offerings at the time of our be
reavement.
WALLACE S. LADD,
LEON w. LADD,
MRS. EARL CAREY,
MRS. A. z. LEACH,
MRS. r. II. DYER.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Regular meeting of the Bible class
this evening at West Crescent street
conducted by Evangelist Greenwood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Mrs. Gove's home cooked pies,
cakes. doughnuts, baked beans,cream
salad dressing-cooked to order. 90
Myrtle ST.. Tel. 936-M. nov21dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Hand woven articles. hand made
rugs, Chinese novelties and linens,
home made fruit cake, pound cake,
nuts and candies. Ye Hand Work
Shoppe. 169 State st. Tel. 81.
Dec7mon. wed. rift
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
LOCAL NOTICE

Last thought FOR Xmas present.
give a box of chocolates A fine Al.
sortment of Apollo. Durand, at win,
throp Drug Co. dec2ld,t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Bond OF
Winthrop, Mass, are visiting in this
city over the Christmas holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles o. Tib-
belts, State street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Leo King, who is employed at
Newark, N. j.. arrived Thursday
moring to pass Christmas as the
guest of relatives in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Rev. James Nixon of Woolwich
will pass Christmas day as the guest
of Rev. and Mrs. CRUDE B. Cornish
of LA Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Miss Emma j. Packard, r. N, of
Lowell, Mass, is passing the holi-
days with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. E. Packard of Dayton street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Dr.. and Mrs. Chas. O.. Titus of
Amesbury. Mass, are visiting their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A G. Titus of
Winthrop street, during the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Assistant Secretary Andrews re-
ported progress in cutting off boot
leg supply sources.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Virginia senator. was appointed
alien property custodian.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Mrs. Coolidge aided Santa Claus
in spreading Christmas cheer among
poor child ZEN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

CHRISTMAS DAYS SILENT STATIONS
Ths following stations ar. closed down
.n Say on Deeember IS. in obseryennSs
Of Christmas Day: CFAC, CFCA. S KCL'
CNRc, CNRM, cNRO, CNKk' ,s,Cnn'
WcAP' WEAF, WEAO. WFBc, WEI
WCHB. WCR, WHB, WAR, W.T.
WKRC, WMAK. WMAQ,, NM
Wos. WRc, WSAI WSUL, WTAG.
WTAM. vito, WWJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
The Day in Washington
,veral cabinet members

StVGTdI CdUIH6L IHVuIUCIS IVIL
town for Christmas.
The winter wheat area was esti-
mated slightly less than sown last
fall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25
nA1IY RADIO PROGRAM
ga Aasrry ebrtstn,as to pou ALL"
,compiled by the United Press'
CHRISTMAS DAY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER rs

Christmas Days Best Features
wAHC-organ recital
W. staff recital: Dextra Chorus.
WCY-WGY Players in plays
WfsLChieago Little symphony. -
CTHERS-Christmas services anu
music r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

Howar. Sutherland. former We
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-25

"a M. time shown IN heavy hsuie'
P. NJ. in light hgures.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03

Mercersburg, Pa, June 2.-(AP)-
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge today sat with
the Mercersburg Acadmy schoolmates
of her SON Calvin, Junior. who died
last July, and saw them unite in hon
oring his memory as that of IAN ideal
American boy"
The tribute was paid in the unveil-
ing of q portrait which tonight took
its place among those of the most rep
resentative boys or Mercersburg. Only
year ago, in the ceremonies which
marked the graduation of Calvin's ell
der brother, John, the series was start
ed and among the paintings already
upon the walls is one of DIR. Joel
Boone. the presidents physician and
member of the class of 1909.
The boys of Mercersburg also Joined
in offering their respect to Mrs. Cool
idge when, in an unannounced cere-
mony, the members of the class OF
1915, of which Calvin was a member
and with which, had he lived, he would
have been graduated tomorrow. pre-
scented Mrs. Ciilodge with a watch.
It had been planned to present the
gift at the public ceremony at which
the portrait was unveiled. At the last
moment the plans were changed and
the presentation took place privately
in one of the school buildings with
only the members of the class of 1925
and a few friends and faculty MEM
bers present.
The watch was presented by Theron
r. Green of st. Louis, one OF the leao-
ers of the class, and former 1rleno
of the presidents son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
Believes Public
Growing Weary of
Merchant Ship Row

New York, June 2.-(AP)-Immedi-
ate sale of useless units of the govern
ment's merchant fleet for junking and
transfer Of serviceable ships to pri-
vate owners who are able to stick 1t
out in competition with foreign vessels
was the program outlined tonight by
Chairman T. v. OConnor Of the u. s.
Shipping Board, to the Marine Writ
ers' Society. Hhe announced his in
tention of urging the board to adopt
the program as based upon orders
from the American business public.
1.-The public is the owner Of the
Ships" he said, land the public seems
clearly to say to me that If buyers
will offer to put in modern Diesel pro-
polling machinery I should recommend
to the board that the cost Of ship,
whether 81 ton or 500 ship, is
not important"
Although public interest in shipping
has been stimulated, the chairman de-
clared he has recently Sensed grow
ing public WEAKNESS with the problem.
II believe I have heard distinctly
from a nearly unanimous public, why
don't you get rid of lot Of useless
ships? Sell them wholesale and at
once for what you can get for scrap
Sell your useful ships to American
business men who will spend money
to make them more useful. If they
are going to spend great deal OF
money. to put the ships in shape to
compete with ships of other nations,
bear that in mind in making price,
Describing the difficulty experienced
in arousing public interest, Mr.. OCon-
nor declared: Except for bathing
purposes, the ocean was a thing OF ma
tional Indifference.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
Inv land Found in North
Rv Macmillan Will Be
Chancellor United States
maine BAPT|STS
open Three DAY
MEET IN LEWISTON

Lewiston, Me-, June 2.-More than
500 delegates assembled at the United
Baptist church here today for the first
Of the three days annual convention
Of the United Baptists Of Maine. Chief
among the conferences was that of the
Ministers Association which was ad-
dressed by DR.. Samuel G. Neil, d. D.,
Of Philadelphia, Pa, field secretary Of
he-American Baptist Publication So
ciety, whose topic was 1.-THE Laws Of
the Spirit in Present Day Evangelism"
Officers elected were: President, e. M.
Holman. Camden; secretary, A., D.
Paul, saco: treasurer. e. M. Fogg,
Freeport. The Women's Missionary
Society Of Maine reported a successful
year Of work. The annual address was
given by Miss Annie J. Gwynne, the
president. In the evening a young
peoples banquet was held, followed
by an open convention at the church,
at which DR.. Neil spoke on THE Cos
pei of Good Cheer"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
Rep. Burton Defends
League of Nations
AT Arms Conference

Geneva, June 2-(AP)-Represen-
tative Theodore E. Burton. head of
the American delegation, came into
the limelight at the arms traffic con-
ference again today when he de-
clared that the covenant of the
league of nations was not scrap of
paper and that 1t assured the pro-
lection of European countries.
The Lithuanian delegate remarked
that he was rejoiced to lear SUCH
warm appreciation of the league
from the chief Of the Americans.
The incident occurred at . most
when it was sought to allay the ears
of Russia's neighbors, who do not
want to be bound by a convention
until it is applicable to Russia. The
committee recommended that, pend
ing the adhesion of Russia to the
convention, Poland, Rumania, Es-
thonia, Latvia and Finland should
be exempted. provided the list of ex-
ceptions was not increased.
Lithuanian, Chinese and Persian
delegates protested, The Lithuanian
representative pointed out that only
q band Of territory so miles .separ-
ated his country from Russia.
Mr.. Burton explained that the
countries 1t was proposed to except
were either all or in part former
Russian territory; their exemption
seemed reasonable, but if exemptions
were extended to adjacent countries
they might go on until they reached
the Atlantic He did not believe
other countries were in peril, because
the other nations of Europe would
not remain aloof in case they were
attacked
Mr.. Burton's intervention proved
decisive and the conference adopted
the committee report.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
Agitators Urging They Be
Driven From City-Disturb-
ances Over Labor Differ
ences COntinue-One Ameri-
can Wounded-1O,OOO Work
ers in Industrial Plants on
Strike-Armed Guards Seen
Everywhere

Shanghai. June 2-(AP)-Chinese
agitators made public appeals to-
night on the streets of Shanghai for
a general uprising to drive out all
foreigners.
Officials Of the foreign settlements
expressed confidence that they could
handle the situation, but admitted
that the outlook was perhaps more
grave than at any time in the city's
history.
Delegations of students are patrol
ing all roads into the city, preventing
the bringing Of food supplies into the
city.
A delegation of about one hundred
Marking students, arrived tonight
from Marking to reinforce the
Shanghai students.
Upwards of 10000 workers in
Shanghai industrial plants are on
strike. These include mechanics and
filters at the Riverside power station
In the eastern district, from which
the major part of the foreign settle
ment receives its electric current.
Strikers also have forced the closing
down of many cotton mills and less
er industrial establishments.
A tour Of all sections of the city
by the Associated Press correspon-
dent at ten o'clock tonight showed
the situation generally. quiet, but the
Continued on Page 9-Col, 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
Object to Fourth
AS Day to Stage
II. S. Defense Test

Washington, June 2-(AP)-Along
with the message of q number OF
governors expressing approval of the
July defense test plans, Governor
Trumbull, of Connecticut, told the
war department today that the
choice of the national holiday as the
date was not appropriate.
Connecticut, he said, was In COM
plete sympathy with the national de-
tense test policy. but with excur-
sionists leaving towns andAcities over
the Fourth, which falls on Saturday:
the demonstration would be one Oh
weakness rather than strength.
The program, he added, would be
more representative of what Connec-
ticut could do If undertaken at
time when it would not be at the ex.
pense of the working mans holiday.
ITO call out the Connecticut mill
tary organizations on that date" ne
said, would be to ask the members
to give up their holidays and de-
priye many soldiers of an opportuni-
ty to spend the week end with their
families at the seashore, or in the
country, and without their usual
pay.
Among the governors who ap..
proved the plan today were those OF
Oklahoma, New Mexico and New
Hampshire, while Governor Richie OF
MARYLAND declared he would confer
with his adjutant general about II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
Seek New Suspect
In Staying of Kane
Girl in New York

New York, June 2-(AP)-A aim,
but promising new trail was opened
today in the labyrinth surrounding
the murder of Miss Florence Kane,
as thousands lined Brooklyn streets
to watch the funeral procession.
The actions of white youth. re-
ported by Mrs. Mary Rogers, whose
home overlooks the lot in which the
girls body xas found, pointed to the
possible abandonment of the theory
that her assistant was negro with
unusual strength in arms and hands
Mrs. Rogers declared her attention
was attracted early Friday morning
by screams and looking from her
window she sa wa man run from the
lot in the direction Of confectionery
store one block away. Mrs. Anna
Rubin, the proprietor, had previously
reported the excited behavior of this
man.
A notice was sent to pawnbrokers
to watch for a gold wrist watch and
set of blue opal rosary beads, miss
ing from the body.
Standing at the head Of the flower
heaped coffin, the Rev. William j.
Costello, pastor of st. Mathews
Church, who conducted the funeral
mass, declared responsibility for the
crime could be laid at the door of the
city administration for failure to pro-
vide adequate police protection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-03
Italy Gets Private
Loan of $50,OO0,OO0
From House of Morgan

Rome, June 2.-(AP)-The gov
eminent through the finance min
lister, Professor De Stefani, announc-
ed this evening that support for the
dangerously topping Ira had come
as a privately arranged credit of
$50, 100000 from the American
banking firm of J. p. Morgan and
Company.
The declaration of the loan In the
chamber Of deputies followed in the
wake of flood Of bitter comment
that the alleged insistence of the
United States on payment of the war
deb constituted the most imminent
threat against Italy's new economic
structure. The minister attempted
to take the sting. out Of the ating
out of the action of the government
in seeking foreign aid by intimat-
ing that the step was semi-private
and by asserting that the money
would be utilized only in the case of
emergency.
A semi official statement explains
that the loan has been arranged as
between the Bank of Italy, the Bank
of Naples and the bank of Sicily
and a representative of J. p. Nor
gan and Comply. the credit of $780,
Q0Q. 900. being for the purpose q
exercising eventually a moderatfng
influence in the fiuctuation of the
Ira exchange"
Although the transaction is not
openly official it is official in a prac-
teal sense because the three banks
are all nder government control.