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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1972
Page
2
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.80 points to 964.40 at noon with gains led by blue chips while advances outpaced declines 3 to 2 on the New York Stock Exchange. The AP reports broad market strength aided by improving first quarter earnings and higher consumer spending amid mild wholesale price gains.
The article recalls James F Byrnes known as Jimmy, noting his long public career from Congress to the Supreme Court bench and White House. It mentions a statue bill for Byrnes on the South Carolina State House grounds and his death prompting flags at half staff. It also shares personal notes from his early life and rise as a court reporter in Aiken County in 1900.
AP report shows the noon New York Stock Index with the Industrials at 61.24, down 0.16. Transport shares listed as MU at 37.85, down 0.02.
The High Point Chapter hosts the annual Triad meeting with Greensboro and Winston-Salem chapters on Thursday April 13 at 6 p.m. in Greensboro Sheraton Motor Inn. Main speaker Horace R. Kornegay president of the Tobacco Institute formerly U S Congressman for North Carolina's Sixth District.
Dunhill of High Point owned by Robert L. Baker receives national recognition from Dunhill Personnel System Inc New York franchiser for top monthly production by local employment counselors. Since October 1971 High Point counselors have placed among the top 12 to 15 nationwide based on dollar volume of billings. Marie Williams, the Lady Dunhill counselor, stands out in clerical work.
S Sims Howell operations director at Alderman Studios in High Point and James C Dorety senior vice president administration and finance for Thomasville Furniture Industries received certificates after completing UNC Chapel Hill’s executive program at the business school.
D M McLean local representative for Southern Life Insurance Company with Greensboro home offices received a service pin and certificate from company president W L Carter Jr. marking his two decades of service.
Boston AP reports Dr. John H. Knowles former Massachusetts General Hospital director says prepaid health groups show up to 50 percent lower surgery incidence than the general population. He asserts fee for service drives unnecessary admissions or procedures while salaried doctors reduce vested cost interests. He will become president of the Rockefeller Foundation July 1.
John Stewart Battle former Virginia governor died at 81 from a massive stroke after five months of illness. He rose to national notice during the Martinsville Seven case and later spoke at the 1952 Democratic National Convention. Survived by his widow and two sons, funeral at University of Virginia Chapel.
Pentagon confirms no broad alerts but reports indicate the carrier Midway may depart from Mayport for an extended eight month tour off Vietnam. Two jet squadrons from Cecil Field join the carrier as the fleet speeds up training off Southern California and readies Far East operations.
Tunney cites an interview in which Wilson quotes ITT lobbyist Mrs. Beard claiming she wrote the Anderson memorandum and that Merriam received it. Beard and Merriam deny writing or receiving the memo. Gurney notes conflicts but sees no basic testimony clash. CBS Face the Nation questions follow. Also reports about Air Force and Marine aircraft deployments to Southeast Asia and 700 warplanes in range of Vietnam.
In Tokyo AP reports Governor Bob Scott says the American furniture industry can enter the Japanese market. He plans a Raleigh briefing for NC furniture leaders and Commerce officials to gauge need for a trade mission. Governor West of South Carolina is leading a textile export mission to Japan this year.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson remains with a myocardial infarction diagnosis after a heart attack. Dr. John Willis Hurst reports few serious danger signals linger, notes improvement and plans to move Johnson to Atlanta when feasible.
A reflective note urges drivers to consider safety and preparedness as conditions worsen, emphasizing vigilance and prudent choices behind the wheel. It frames the moment as a test of responsibility for all road users, without prescribing specific actions.
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