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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1972
Page
2
The noon Dow Jones industrial average rose 7.15 to 950.56, a level not seen since late April, as NYSE gainers outpaced decliners by more than two to one. Rubber, farm implements, aircraft, and tobacco stocks led the advance while most other groups were mixed. Analysts linked the gain to Tuesday’s progress despite news of a strong Communist offensive in South Vietnam.
New York stocks fluctuate in the afternoon session with notable gains for Corysh cit Finl and Colonnis while many issues show modest moves. Trading centers on financials such as RCA and Textron with price changes listed across broad market markers and assorted corporate listings.
An article explains the Fertile Crescent as a crescent shaped area in Asia. It stretches from the Mediterranean Sea between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to the Persian Gulf.
Market update shows the Noon New York Exchange index for industrial stocks with index values and movements reflected across the trading day. Details indicate overall market direction with sector performance and notable shifts in industrial shares.
Sanford declares a late entry to the Democratic race could be advantageous as he eyes 50 to 100 delegates for July’s Miami Beach convention. He denies seeking vice presidency and asserts he would prefer the presidency of Duke University over being vice president or Cabinet member.
Valarie Craft also known as Mrs Earl Kitover, aged 22, was acquitted in Evansville City Court of lewd behavior after a Dec 3, 1971 arrest. A nightclub dancer performed nude Tuesday night hours after the acquittal, judged by Judge Joseph Harrison to present a night contrary to contemporary standards in Evansville. The city has no ordinance banning nude dancing in nightclubs.
George C. Wallace edged past Hubert H. Humphrey to claim second place in Wisconsin's presidential primary. Wallace, nicknamed The Spoiler, drew about 34 percent in the 1964 context with cross-over Republican votes helping his showing. His Milwaukee campaign team and backers watched returns late as Secret Service kept crowds orderly.
President Thieu warned that North Vietnamese forces crossing the DMZ aim to seize Quang Tri and Thua Thien provinces to pressure a peace settlement. He called the fight the final battle for survival, urged US air and aid support, and ordered the army to prevent communist gains at any cost.
Sen. Muskie gains in Illinois and Wisconsin while McGovern fights to stay competitive in the 1972 race. Lindsay quits, Humphrey falters in Wisconsin, and Massachusetts, Pennsylvania contests loom as McGovern seeks funds and momentum toward California and New York primaries.
The Agriculture Department will start buying scrambled egg mix next week to raise prices for laying stock owners. Egg prices average 32 cents per dozen at mid March. parity would require about 56 cents. The mix will be donated to USDA food program participants. Last year 17 million pounds were purchased.
McGovern argues the Wisconsin result shows a strong campaign, signaling a victory though he cautions about frontrunner status. He targets Massachusetts on April 25 and notes Humphrey remains his toughest rival while Wallace calls his showing a solid win for momentum.
The flag that flew over Fort McHenry when the national anthem was written is kept in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D C. It bears 15 stars representing the original 13 states plus Kentucky and Vermont.
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