Market Mixed as Dow Edges Higher Near Easter
The New York Stock Exchange closed on a cautious note with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 2.71 at 895.24 at noon. Trading slowed from a brisk pace Wednesday as investors awaited the Easter weekend and an expected Good Friday closure. Key gainers included United Aircraft Alcoa Lorillard and Johns Manville with Du Pont leading Wednesday’s surge fading today.
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Wall Street Stock Ticker Highlights Mixed Dow Moves
Broad trading in New York signals fluctuating activity as companies across sectors show varied results. Strong names like Coca Cola and IBM appear with mixed percentages while broader sentiment edges uncertain amid market shifts.
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Stock Averages Drift As Markets Start May Mayfair
The AP stock report notes modest moves in key averages with May values showing small gains. Maytag and Varian Associates appear among listed items with minor shifts, reflecting a calm session as investors assess current data.
Students End Sit In At Duke University
About 1,500 students and some 1,500 faculty members ended a seven day sit in at Duke University. They planned a night meeting to decide next steps and marched a mile from the men's campus to the women's campus. The group pressed for higher wages for nonacademic staff with a $1.60 hourly minimum to take effect by July 1, 1969.
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New York Stock Exchange Noon Index Report
The New York Stock Exchange noon index shows the market at mid session with fluctuating levels across key industrials and rails. Investors weigh economic data and corporate results as trading moves across major issues.
Postmaster OBrien Resigns Abrams Named War Commander
Johnson replaces Postmaster General Lawrence F OBrien with W Marvin Watson as cabinet member and taps Abrams as US commander in Vietnam. Admiral McCain named deputy commander for Vietnam duties as Westmoreland nears Army chief post. Watson, 43, awaits Senate confirmation while OBrien reshuffles families and future plans noted by aides.
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Jet Flights Scheduled to North Carolina Start April
United plans first North Carolina jet service from Greensboro High Point Winston Salem April 24 with a daily round trip to Newark New Jersey. A second daily jet route will connect Greensboro to Huntsville Alabama. The airline aims to expand jet service to Charlotte Raleigh and other North Carolina cities by year end and United also serves non stop and one stop flights from the area.
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Second Mustang May Have Been Used For Getaway
Reports say a second white Mustang near the doorway used by the King slayer as an escape could be the getaway car. The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes a similarly colored car with Arkansas tags left the scene within about 15 minutes after the fatal shooting.
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Heat of the Night leads with five Oscars at ceremony
In the Heat of the Night wins five Oscars including best actor Rod Steiger. Katharine Hepburn takes best actress for The Lion in Winter. The Graduate earns director Nichols and Bonnie and Clyde also garner nods. Other surprises include Guess Who's Coming to Dinner and Cool Hand Luke recognized in multiple categories.
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U.S. Cambodia talks praised by Tass for Phnom Penh plan
Tass reported mixed detail on Phnom Penh proposals as Cambodia's Prince Norodom Sihanouk agreed to a U.S. North Vietnamese meeting. The wire noted the U.S. position drew wonder but withheld specifics from Sg Mapssoi.
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