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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1972
Page
2
New York stocks fall sharply as the Price Commission signals rollbacks and customer refunds totaling hundreds of millions at major firms. The noon Dow Jones industrial average drops 6.62 to 957.18 amid Viet Nam, inflation, and unemployment concerns, with the NYSE showing more declines than advances.
The Boston Globe poll shows McGovern at 43 percent and Muskie at 19 percent, reversing mid February results with a trend toward McGovern in suburbs and campuses. Muskie cancels a Mass trip, campaigns in Pennsylvania, and touts a televised speech while Humphrey predicts a win but not a majority of delegates.
High Point dealers report elated traffic and strong market tempo as a Kroehler plan accelerates delivery from immediate to eight weeks. Major national dealers see a robust retail picture and expect activity to intensify in fall and remain strong through year end. New items include Globe table and French Provincial group and Kroehler Citation line.
The New York stock index snapshot shows mixed results at noon with declines in transportation and utilities, while industrial and finance sectors move modestly. Index levels include approximately 65.07 for industrial, 55.18 for transportation, 437.15 for utilities, and a finance figure near 0.57 with a 0.60 drop.
AP Religion writer reports United Methodist board study finds membership decline driven by non religious factors. Recommendations include more small group activities and regular church invitations during worship, plus improved statistics and reengagement of long unheard names to boost retention.
GOP leaders consider moving the national convention from San Diego to Miami Beach. Edward Gurney and Gov. Askew support the shift while Miami Beach officials weigh timing and financing amid hotel and construction concerns.Sen. Dole travels between Miami and Puerto Rico as dates linger.
A National Institute of Mental Health expert cites a 1967 survey showing widespread mental disorders and argues the normal in health may be an rare ideal. He cites 60 million borderline schizophrenics, 1.75 million street cases, 500,000 in hospitals, rising child admissions, and a $10 billion annual cost from alcoholism.
Beltone in Chicago announces a free offer of the smallest Beltone hearing aid model. The non operating unit is given at no cost or obligation for home use, weighing under one third of an ounce and ear level with no body-to-head wires. Write to Dept. 5184, Beltone Electronics Corp, 4201 W Victoria, Chicago 60646.
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