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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
1
New York stock traders eased after a four day rally as inflation policy awaited. The noon Dow Jones average fell 7.30 to 956.73 with declines 416 to 6 advancers 416 on the New York Stock Exchange. Beneficial Corp. led activity, slipping 1 3/4 to 37 1/4 amid a 241,000 share block trading at 36 5/8.
Financial note outlines annual dividend rates and types in the table, including regular, extra, liquidating, and stock dividends. It clarifies declarations in the preceding 12 months, after splits, and various ex-dividend conditions with numerous shorthand codes for special cases.
The High Point Enterprise lists subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with annual and shorter terms, including mail and carrier options. Prices vary by duration and service, with North Carolina tax applicability noted.
AP reports mixed trading as the New York Stock Exchange shows slight declines across sectors. Industrial falls to 65.35, Transportation at 41.86, Finance easing to 90.82 with modest losses.
U S Customs agents found an extra cache of marijuana on the Colombian freighter Adriana, boosting this week’s seizure to 1,309 pounds. Three packages were found Thursday in the engine room, under a floorplate, after 46 bags were found Tuesday. The seized marijuana, valued at about 523,900 dollars in street sales, was hidden as officials suspected. A 41 year old Spaniard Dionisio Madrazo Avesta was charged with intent to violate laws and faces a hearing today before U S Magistrate Spence M Grayson.
The Booster Club of T. Wingate Andrews High School marching band will hold a bake sale starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Sears Roebuck Roses and K mart. Proceeds will fund band projects.
AP reports Pentagon officials review debriefing transcripts from 566 freed U S POWs to see if evidence exists for misconduct charges against a dozen or more. Civilian officials say no prosecutions for propaganda while prisoners but UCMJ allows charges. investigations may lead to court martial for those who cooperated with the enemy.
American party struggles to grow as splits widen and candidates Schmitz and Wallace exit. National chairman Tom Anderson asserts the movement is stronger than ever while California remains its stronghold, with 1972 votes and leadership dynamics shaping the future.
A government negotiator says all proposals to end the 45 day siege at Wounded Knee have been exhausted. AIM leaders demand the return of Russell Means and Leonard Crow Dog from Washington before talks resume. The revised seven point offer includes access for traditional Oglala chiefs and protection of weapons in a tepee guarded by a peace pipe.
Frances Lewine reports that the federal government hosts about 1 400 advisory committees and boards. The National Criminal Justice Conference highlighted the rising advisory activity with 1 500 officials present. The OMB cites 367 committees under Health, Education and Welfare and 172 under Agriculture, 126 Interior, and 95 Defense, costing 25.2 million dollars for 1972. The administration plans to report by July 2 on which committees should be continued revised merged or abolished.
Beirut reports Yasir Arafat leveled sharp accusations that the United States helped Israel in the Beirut raid. He cited a diplomatic station wagon near the attack site and warned of a terrible reprisal. Lebanese authorities detain several suspects including a French restaurant owner tied to weapons found after the raid.
Lebanese ambassador Edouard Ghorra called the Security Council to action beyond condemnation and urged use of force moral political and legal to punish Israel for aggression. Israeli envoy Yosef Tekoah accused Beirut of harboring terrorism and cited 105 Black September murder missions with 228 casualties.
In Raleigh AP report two North Carolina legislators say a proposed teacher certification test requirement targets Black educators. Rep Joy Johnson and Rep Ernest Messer argue the bill, to require a 950 or higher on the National Teacher Examination, aims to exclude Blacks from teaching. Sponsor Rep Ed Davenport defends it as preserving standards. The House paused action as the Senate had already passed the bill.
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