How to Stop Bank Runs

How to Stop Bank Runs   By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com Marriner Eccles, who was chairman of the Fed from 1934 to 1948, was reputed to say that the main problem with banking was that there were 13,000 banks in the U.S. and not that...

There have been many changes since the 50s and 60s

There have been many changes since the 50s and 60s By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com   The publication date of this issue of The Focus is three days after my 76th birthday on July 21. I find it hard to believe that I am this old, but I also feel blessed...

Right and Wrong

No man is an island, entire of itself; any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. John Donne By Dr. Jim Ferguson I didn’t know him, but my friend did. In fact, they worked together caring for patients. Any untimely death is a tragedy, but when it...

Watermelon

Watermelon One of the Joys of Summer! By Ralphine Major They come in different shapes and sizes.  Some are long; others are short and round.  They may be very large, more medium in size, or very small.  Many are light green in color and striped.  Others may be a dark...

Ball Camp Elementary at a Different Time

Ball Camp Elementary at a Different Time By Joe Rector Someone the other day asked several questions about Ball Camp Elementary School. Several people responded with answers and new topics of discussion. I put my “two cents” in on one of the questions. I graduated...