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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1974
Page
3
AP News report notes commercial banks have returned the prime lending rate to the 10 percent level after a midyear decline, signaling possible higher rates ahead. The move complicates forecasts and may influence Fed policy and consumer borrowing, though effects on everyday loans are muted for now.
AP Farm Writer Don Kendall examines the Food for Peace program amid debate over its humanitarian impact and economic effects. Since 1954 it has moved $22 billion in U.S. farm products overseas, serving needy people while aiding American farmers and trade. The piece questions future U.S. continuation of the program.
The piece contrasts contrarian investing with herd behavior on Wall Street, noting uncertainty about market direction, dealer practices, and the role of fund managers. It also covers Sen. Humphrey backing Food for Peace, detailing Title I use, budget trends, rising prices, and the impact on U S farm exports and aid priorities amid grain shortages and global demand.
The stock market eased slightly with high interest rates dampening activity. The AP average of 60 shares closed Thursday at 274.0, down 2.8 from last Friday, and the Dow Jones industrials ended at 844.81, down 2.73 from the prior Friday.
Clyde Henderson of Route 1 Sophia joins Bob Vaughn Realty as broker. He has seven years directing a Cameron Morrison School for Delinquent Boys rehabilitation program, real estate training at Sandhills Community College and Real Estate Education, Inc. He holds an AB from High Point College and a master’s in counseling from VCU, with graduate work at UNC Chapel Hill. He is married to Marjorie Curry of Welch WV. they have two sons, Mike and Gene.
Henry Kaufman of Salomon Brothers warns that inflation remains unchecked and policy responses lack discipline, signaling a weak late year recovery. He cites rising domestic and foreign credit pressure after lifting controls, suggesting a tighter monetary stance and safe, liquid holdings like Treasury bills and short CDs.
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