Time Clock: Mar. 31, 1961

NEW COMPACT CAR, described as a "spacious small car," will be marketed next year by France's Citroen in competition with Volkswagen and U.S. compacts. Called the AMI 6, the four-door sedan has a front-mounted, air-cooled engine, front-wheel drive, 62-m.p.h. top speed. U.S. price: under $2,000.

AIRLINES' BOYCOTT of credit cards, other than their own Universal Air Travel Card, was stopped by CAB. The ruling opens the door to American Express, Diners' Club and Hilton credit cards to sign up 118 airline clients.

INTEREST RATES on Series E savings bonds will be increased to 3.75% from 3.47% on 11-to 20-year-old bonds. Treasury also extended...

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