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Minutes for To: Members of the Board From: Office Of the Secretary June 7, 1963 Attached is a copy of the minutes of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on the above date. It is not proposed to include a statement with respect to any of the entries in this set of minutes in the record of policy actions required to be maintained pursuant to section 10 of the Federal Reserve Act. Should you have any question with regard to the minutes, it will be appreciated if you will advise the Secretary's Office. Otherwise, please initial below. If you were present at the meeting, your Initials will indicate approval of the minutes. If you were not present, your initials will indicate only that you have seen the minutes. Chin. Martin Gov, Mills Gov. Robertson Gov. Balderston Gov. Shepardson Gov. King Gov. Mitchell ,Q I 01 IAPt Minutes of a meeting of the available members of the Board Of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on Friday, June 7, 1963. The meeting was held in the Board Room at 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: Mr. Martin, Chairman Mr. Balderston, Vice Chairman Mr. Mills Mr. Sherman, Secretary Mr. Kenyon, Assistant Secretary Mr. Young, Adviser to the Board and Director, Division of International Finance Mr. Molony, Assistant to the Board Mr. Cardon, Legislative Counsel Mr. Noyes, Director, Division of Research and Statistics Mr. Koch, Associate Director, Division of Research and Statistics Mr. Solomon, Associate Adviser, Division of Research and Statistics Mr. Hersey, Adviser, Division of International Finance Mr. Katz, Associate Adviser, Division of International Finance Mr. Yager, Chief, Government Finance Section, Division of Research and Statistics Mr. Axilrod, Senior Economist, Division of Research and Statistics Miss Dingle, Senior Economist, Division of Research and Statistics Mr. Keir, Senior Economist, Division of Research and Statistics Mr. Wyand, Economist, Division of Research and Statistics Mr. Goldstein, Economist, Division of International Finance Money market review. Mr. Yager reported on developments in the Government securities market, including announced and prospective Treasury financing operations, following which Mr. Axilrod discussed bank reserves, bank credit, the money supply, and related matters. Goldstein commented on foreign exchange developments. Mr. -2- 6/7/63 All of the members of the staff except Messrs. Sherman and Kenyon then withdrew from the meeting and the following entered the room: Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Mr. Hackley, General Counsel Solomon, Director, Division of Examinations Johnson, Director, Division of Personnel Administration Hooff, Assistant General Counsel Leavitt, Assistant Director, Division of Examinations Doyle, Attorney, Legal Division ation at the The following actions were taken subject to ratific next meeting of the Board at which a quorum was present: Discount rates. The establishment without change by the Federal d, Chicago, Reserve Banks of New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Richmon co on June St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City, Dallas, and San Francis 6, g schedules 1963, of the rates on discounts and advances in their existin iate advice was approved unanimously, with the understanding that appropr would be sent to those Banks. Circulated or distributed items. The following items, copies of item numbers which are attached to these minutes under the respective indicated, were approved unanimously: Item No. Letter to Boston Overseas Financial Corporation, Boston e Massachusetts, granting an extension of time to purchas shares of International Factors A. G., a new Swiss holding company. 1 Letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston regarding whether a note held by a member bank, participations in which have been issued by such bank to correspondent banks, would be eligible for rediscount by, or as security for an advance to, the member bank. 2 6/7/63 -3Item No. Letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston regarding whether banks may pay a finder's fee for moneys referred to them by a third party for certificates of deposit. 3 Letter to The Sterling State Bank, Mount Sterling, Ohio, approving the declaration of a dividend payable June 30, 1963. Letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis regarding whether a funeral home may deposit in a savings account moneys deposited with the home by various individuals to cover the cost of future funeral services. 5 Letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City approving the appointment of Joseph M. Pope as Alternate Assistant Federal Reserve Agent. 6 Letter to Long Island Trust Company, Garden City, New York, approving the establishment of a branch at Jericho Turnpike and Woodland Gate, Town of Oyster Bay, and urging study of the bank's capital position. 7 Letter to Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Buffalo, New York, approving the operation of a temporary branch at 762 Main Street pending resumption of full operations at 715 Main Street. 8 Letter to Citizens Commercial & Savings Bank, Flint, Michigan, approving the establishment of a branch in Flint Township. 9 Letter to Seattle Trust and Savings Bank, Seattle, Washington, approving an investment in bank premises. 10 Report on competitive factors (Columbia-Denmark, South Carolina). There had been distributed a draft of report to the Comptroller of the Currency on the competitive factors involved in the proposed merger of The Edisto Bank, Denmark, South Carolina, into The First National Bank of South Carolina of Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina. 4_2:1 1 -4- 6/7/63 After discussion the report, in which the conclusion read as follows, was approved unanimously for transmittal to the Comptroller: The nearest offices of The First National Bank of South Carolina of Columbia and The Edisto Bank are 50 miles apart and they are not directly competitive. Consummation of the proposed merger would not significantly alter First National's competitive capabilities in the areas in which it currently operates, nor alter its position in relation to other banks in the State. While the other banks in the Edisto Bank's service area would be confronted with the competitive capabilities of a much larger bank, it is not believed that they would suffer significant adverse effects because of the localized nature of their operations and the distances by which they are separated from the merging bank. All of the members of the staff who were present except Mr. Sherman then withdrew from the meeting, and Messrs. Young and Noyes returned to the room. Travel by Mr. Hersey. Pursuant to the request in a memorandum from Mr. Young dated June 7, 1963, Mr. Hersey, Adviser, Division of International Finance, was authorized to attend the meeting in Paris of the Economic Policy Committee of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on July 10 and 11, 1963, and the meeting of Working Party 3 that might be scheduled for July 12. In connection with this trip, Mr. Hersey also was authorized to visit the German Federal Bank and the Bank of Italy for two or three days each. The meeting then adjourned. Secretary's Notes: The requirements contemplated by the Board's action on May 1, 1963, in approving the issuance of a preliminary permit to Mellon International Finance Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, having been completed, a letter was sent to that corporation on June 5, 1963, transmitting a final permit to commence business. d -5- 6/7/63 Pursuant to recommendations contained in memoranda from appropriate individuals concerned, Governor Balderston, acting in the absence of Governor Shepardson, approved on behalf of the Board on June 5, 1963, the following actions relating to the Board's staff: Appointments Diane Quick as Secretary, Office of the Secretary, with basic annual salary at the rate of $5,045, effective the date of entrance upon duty. Daniel Edward Lucas as Analyst, Division of Bank Operations, with basic annual salary at the rate of $5,910, effective the date of entrance upon duty. Jo Ann Corrado as Clerk-Stenographer, Division of Personnel Administration, with basic annual salary at the rate of $4,110, effective the date of entrance upon duty. Salary. increases Margaret C. Caldow, from $5,685 to $6,055 per annum, with a change in title from Secretary to Assistant Supervisor, Stenographic Section, Office of the Secretary, effective June 30, 1963. Claudia Ann Mahoney, Secretary, Division of Research and Statistics, from $5,045 to $5,375 per annum, effective July 7, 1963. Acceptance of resignation Sam M. VatHook, Guard, Division of Administrative Services, effective at the close of business June 7, 1963. Acting in the absence of Governor Shepardson, Governor Balderston noted on behalf of the Board on June 5, 1963, a memorandum advising that application for retirement on disability had been filed by Ann Marie Peters, Statistical Assistant, Division of Research and Statistics, effective June 15, 1963. In noting this retirement, Governor Balderston approved on behalf of the Board an advance of sick leave for Mrs. Peters until the retirement date indicated. -6- 6/7/63 Acting in the absence of Governor Shepardson, Governor Balderston a proved on behalf of the Board on June 6, 1963, a letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (attached Item No. 11) approving the appointment of Charles A. Roloff, Jr., as assistant examiner. Acting in the absence of Governor Shepardson, Governor Balderston today approved on behalf of the Board the following items: Letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (attached Item No. 12) approving the appointment of Arthur J. Zohab, Jr., as assistant examiner. Letter to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (attached Item No. 13) approving the appointment of Duane B. Cretsinger as assistant examiner. Memoranda from appropriate individuals concerned recommending the following actions relating to the Board's staff: Salary increase Alex J. Harris, Jr.,Assistant Review Examiner, Division of Examinations, from $7,350 to $8,045 per annum, effective June 9, 1963. Outside activity Norma L. Neitzey, Secretary, Legal Division, to do part-time stenographic work for Alderson Reporting Co., Washington, D.C. BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. 1 6/7/63 OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25. D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE HOARD RESt .6* *otio** June 7, 1963 Boston Overseas Financial Corporation, 67 Milk Street, Boston 6, Massachusetts. Gentlemen: This will acknowledge your letter of May 17, 1963, transmitted through the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, referring to the Board's letter of July 23, 1962, which among other things, granted consent for Boston Overseas Financial Corporation to• "(2) Purchase and hold stock of International Factors A, G. ('IFAG'), a new Swiss holding company to be incorporated in the Canton of Zug in Switzerland, which will hold stock in various factoring companies, at a cost not to exceed US$250,000;" subject to certain conditions and provided the shares were acquired within one year. It is noted that you have purchased 141 shares of IFAG at a cost of $32,648.55; that you propose to make additional investment in IFAG which will ultimately bring your purchase of shares of IFAG up to, or close to, $250,000; but that you do not believe the program can be completed by July 23. In the circumstances, you have requested a six month extension of the time within which to exercise the consent previously granted. In accordance with your request and on the basis of the information furnished, the time within which the shares of IFAG may be acquired is hereby extended to January 23, 1964. Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. (.1 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. 2 6/7/63 OF THE • /1 - IN ,,, ; FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM ''' N • WASHINGTON 25, D. C. ..0 ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD 44'.. .ititREs0:•* ...ft... June 7, 1963 Mr. 0. A. Schlaikjer, Vice President and General Counsel, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Boston 6, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Schlaikjer: and earlier This refers to your letter of November 21, 1962, by a member held note correspondence, regarding the question whether a to bank by such bank, participations in which have been issued redisfor 13 n sectio correspondent banks, would be eligible under member bank. the to, e advanc an for ty count by, or as securi ented by a While an equitable interest in a note, repres (1917 Federal ount le for redisc participation certificate, is not eligib been have ns participatio Reserve Bulletin 949), a note as to which note the g holdin bank issued is eligible for rediscount by the member ise otherw note or as security for an advance to such bank, if the of Regulation A. complies with the requirements of section 13 and is that the tion One of the requirements prescribed by the Regula e must be advanc an paper offered for discount or as security for , meet this course of not, negotiable; and the note in question would note the of y abilit negoti requirement if under applicable law the ns ipatio partic held banks would be impaired by the fact that other in the note. a Federal Even if such a note is eligible for rediscount, or as ount redisc for it accept Reserve Bank obviously should not satisfied is l Counse Bank's security for an advance unless the Reserve Bank would e Reserv the bank, that, in the event of default by the member ded preclu be not would and course have the rights of a holder in due extent full the to note the upon from enforcement of and realization of the Reserve Bank's interest therein. Very truly yours, (Signed) Merritt Sherman Merritt Sherman, Secretary. ; BOARD OF GOVERNORS P776r. OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25, D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD June 7, 1963 Mr. Luther M. Hoyle, Jr., Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Boston 6, Massachusetts. Dear Mr. Hoyle: ing a This refers to your letter of May 10, 1963, enclos husetts, Massac , Boston letter from The B. C. Morton Organization, Inc., for fee 's finder a pay requesting advice as to whether a bank may certificates of deposit. moneys referred to them by a third party for be referred to the As to national banks, the inquirer should chartered banks, State to as Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; banking authorState iate the inquiry should be directed to the appropr ity. Federal There appears to be no statute, administered by the such of t paymen the r, Howeve on. Reserve, that deals with this questi or unsafe an red conside be fees under certain circumstances might to criticism and unsound practice and, accordingly, subject the bank of the finder's part if , course appropriate disciplinary action. Of have to be treated will n portio that tor, fee is passed on to the deposi whether excessive ning determi in ration as interest and taken into conside t. interest is being paid on the deposi Very truly yours, (Signed) Merritt Sherman Merritt Sherman, Secretary. BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. OF THE 6/7/63 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25, D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD June 7, 1963 Board of Directors, The Sterling State Bank, Mount Sterling, Ohio. Gentlemen: The Board of Governors has received from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland copies of President R. G. Webber's letters dated May 14 and 22, 1963, in which he requests permission for the declaration of a dividend by The Sterling State Bank of $2,4001 payable .June 30, 1963. The Board's permission for the declaration of this dividend is required by the provisions of paragraph 60 Section 9 of the Federal Reserve Act and Section 5199(b), United States Revised Statutes. After consideration of the facts, the Board approves the declaration of a dividend of $20400 payable June 300 1963. This letter does not authorize the declaration of any other dividend in 1963 or later. Very truly yours, (Signed) tlizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. Item la). BOARD OF GOVERNORS 5 6/7/63 OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25, D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD June 7, 1963 Mr. M. H. Strothman, Jr., Vice President and General Counsel, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Minneapolis 2, Minnesota. Dear Mr. Strothman: This refers to your letter of May 20, 1963, enclosing a g letter from First National Bank in Worthington, Minnesota, presentin account the question whether a funeral home may deposit in a savings moneys deposited with the home by various individuals to cover the cost of future funeral services. It is stated that these funds are kept in a separate account, home, and there apparently not commingled with the funds of the funeral funds Will be no withdrawals except at the death of a client when such Will be withdrawn and used toward funeral services for that person. It is assumed that any part of the deposit in excess of the cost of not services rendered will become part of the deceased's estate and benefit the funeral home. Upon these conditions, it seems clear that the funds would qualify as a savings deposit under section 217.1(e)(1)(i) of Regulation Q as they consist of funds "in which the entire beneficial interest is held by one or more individuals". Very truly yours, (Signed) Merritt Sherman Merritt Sherman, Secretary. BOARD OF GOVERNORS .•''' •• • °of (.01,4, • (10' Item No. 6 OF THE 6/7/63 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25. D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD • •.&AL nst,%' June 7, 1963 Mr. Homer A. Scott, Chairman, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Kansas City 6, Missouri. Dear Mr. Scott: Mathews' In accordance with the request contained in Mr. approves the appointment letter of May 23, 1963, the Board of Governors e Agent to of Mr. Joseph M. Pope as Alternate Assistant Federal Reserv of Mr. Self. fill the vacancy on your staff resulting from the death that Mr. Pope This approval is given with the understanding the Board and will be solely responsible to the Federal Reserve Agent duties, except that, of Governors for the proper performance of his Reserve Agent or a during the absence or disability of the Federal will be to the Assistant vacancy in that office, his responsibility Federal Reserve Agent and the Board of Governors. as Alternate When not engaged in the performance of his duties al of the approv the with Assistant Federal Reserve Agent, Mr. Pope may, the Bank for work Federal Reserve Agent and the President, perform such ant Assist ate as will not be inconsistent with his daties as Altern Federal Reserve Agent. ed of the It will be appreciated if Mr. Pope is fully inform the of staff the importance of his responsibilities as a member of ndence indepe of Federal Reserve Agent and the need for maintenance responsibilities. from the operations of the Bank in the discharge of these Office which Please have Mr. Pope execute the usual Oath of notification with Should be forwarded to the Board of Governors along of the effective date of his appointment. Very truly yours, (Signed) Merritt Sherman Merritt Sherman, Secretary. 1850 BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. 7 6/7/63 OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25. D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD June 7, 1963 Board of Directors, Long Island Trust Company, Garden City, New York. Gentlemen: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approves the establishment of a branch at the southeast corner of Jericho Turnpike and Woodland Gate (Unincorporated Area), Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, by Long Island Trust Company, provided the branch is established within one year from the date of this letter. At the time of the July 27, 1962, examination the capital structure of Long Island Trust Company was below desirable levels, and the March 18, 1963, Report of Condition indicated further deterioration in the bank's capital position. The Board urges the directors of the bank to study carefully the bank's capital position in relation to its responsibilities and risks. An adequate capital structure is important if the Long Island Trust Company is to grow so that it may better serve this expanding community. Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. (The letter to the reserve Bank stated that the Board also had approved a six-month extension of the period allowed to establish the branch; and that if an extension should be requested, the procedure prescribed in the Board's letter of November 9, 1962 (S-1846), should be followed.) BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. 8 6/7/63 OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25. D. C. ADDRESS orriciAL CORRtSPONONCL TO THE BOARD June 7, 1963 Board of Directors, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company, Buffalo, New York. Gentlemen: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approves the operation of a temporary branch at 762 Main Street, Buffalo, New York, by Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company until such time as full operations at 715 Main Street may be resumed. Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. 9 June 7, 1963 OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25. D. C. ADDRESS orriciAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD June 7, 1963 Board of Directors, Citizens Commercial & Savings Bank, Flint, Michigan. Gentlemen: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approves the establishment by Citizens Commercial & Savings Bank, Flint, Michigan, of a branch at G-3023 Miller Road, Flint Township, Genesee County, Michigan, provided the branch is established within one year from the date of this letter. Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. that the ( The letter to the Reserve Bank stated ion extent nth six-mo a ed Board also had approv ; branch the ish establ to d of the period allowe ted, be reques should and that if an extension s letter the procedure prescribed in the Board' followed.) be should 6), of November 9, 1963 (S-184 1. Item No. 10 6/7/63 BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25, D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD June 7, 1963. Board of Directors, Seattle Trust and Savings Bank, Seattle, Washington. Gentlemen: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System approves, under the provisions of Section 24A of the Federal Reserve Act, an investment of $435 0000 in bank premises by Seattle Trust and Savings Bank, Seattle, Washington, for the purpose of Purchasing property, adjoining the head office building. The proposed investment will increase the need for and the Board is therefore pleased to note that funds, capital the bank plans to provide additional capital funds during the latter part of 1963. Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. 11 6/7/63 OF THE • ov cove *. d? • 1iiiii Q.. FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM .• • 1..1• WASHINGTON 25. D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD . •.kALRE.ss.• June 7, 1963 AIR MAIL CONFIDENTIAL (FR) Mr. Leland Ross, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Chicago 90, Illinois. Dear Mr. Ross: In accordance with the request contained in your letter of June 3, 1963, the Board approves the appointment of Charles A. of Roloff, Jr. as an assistant examiner for the Federal Reserve Bank nt. the of date appointme Chicago. Please advise the effective It is noted that Mr. Roloff owns four shares of common stock of The District National Bank of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois. is Accordingly, the Board's approval of the appointment of Mr. Roloff any in te participa not he will that ding given with the understan examination of The District National Bank of Chicago so long as he owns stock in that bank. Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael ' Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. .r 4 - BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Item No. 12 6/7/63 WASHINGTON 25. D. C. CE ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDEN TO THE BOARD June 101 1963 CONFIDENTIAL (FR) Mr. John L. Nosker, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Richmond 13, Virginia. Dear Mr. Nosker: contained in your letter In accordance with the request ntment of Arthur J. appoi of June 5, 1963, the Board approves the al Reserve Bank Feder for the Zohab, Jr. as an assistant examiner of Richmond. ted to Virginia Trust It is noted that Mr. Zohab is indeb Accordingly, the bank. mber Company, Richmond, Virginia, a nonme is given with the Zohab Mr. of t Board's approval of the appointmen examination of any in e cipat parti understanding that he will not . dated liqui been has ss that bank until his indebtedne Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary. BOARD OF GOVERNORS Item No. 13 OF THE 6/7/63 FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM WASHINGTON 25. D. C. ADDRESS OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE BOARD June 10, 1963 AIR MAIL CONFIDENTIAL (FR) Mr. Thomas R. Sullivan, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Dallas 2, Texas. Dear Mr. Sullivan: ned in your letter In accordance with the request contai of Duane B. tment appoin the of June 4, 1963, the Board approves Reserve Bank l Federa the for Cretsinger as an assistant examiner of Dallas. indebted to The Graham It is noted that Mr. Cretsinger is Board's approval the ingly, Accord National Bank, Graham, Texas. the understanding with given is of the appointment of Mr. Cretsinger that bank until of ation examin that he will not participate in any his indebtedness has been liquidated. Very truly yours, (Signed) Elizabeth L. Carmichael Elizabeth L. Carmichael, Assistant Secretary.