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The Board of Directors of F & M National Corporation, at its meeting Wednesday, October 4, increased the regular quarterly dividend one cent to 16 cents per share for the fourth quarter. The dividend is payable December 28 to shareholders of record as of December 1.
The directors also declared a five per cent stock dividend. The stock dividend is payable December 28 to shareholders of record December 4. Fractional shares will be paid in cash. This is the third consecutive
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