Stock Market Rises as Investor Optimism Outweighs Vietnam War Fears
Dow Jones industrials gain 5.41 to 951.38 by noon amid broader gains on the New York Stock Exchange. Analysts cite improving earnings, economic recovery, and war concerns as balanced. First National City Bank lowers floating prime rate to 5 percent. Crown Zellerbach block trades at 32. UAL up to 49. United Airlines denials of a $200 million offering.
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Scott Says Drugs Hitting Rural Areas
Governor Bob Scott warned North Carolina's rural areas face rising drug linked accidents and a potential serious problem. He urged a multilateral effort including churches and civic groups to raise awareness, noting agriculture ranks high in accidental deaths and rural hazards grow with mechanization.
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Apollo 16 returns to Earth after 11 day lunar mission
Astronauts John W. Young Charles M. Duke Jr and Thomas K Mattingly II splashed down in the South Pacific aboard the USS Ticonderoga 1 2 million miles from home celebrating a successful 11 day mission They will be flown to Hickam AFB and then to the Manned Spacecraft Center for medical checks and rock sample analysis containing 245 pounds of lunar material from the Descartes Mountains
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Muskie Faces Decline as Primary Pathnarrows
Muskie and allies blame a whipsaw campaign tactic while rivals press in New Hampshire and Florida. The frontrunner's downfall is linked to televised gaffe scrutiny, with Muskie calling for early, decisive showings to avoid defeat as the race moves into the long primary trail.
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George Romney
Wreck Injures One Slightly on Elm Street Collision
Robert Wilson Driggers, 24, of Lakecrest Avenue and Lola Bray Grayson of Spruce Street collided on Elm Street at Sunset Drive injuring Driggers slightly. Grayson charged with a safe movement violation. Angela Nelson, 15 months, was slightly injured in a second crash at Mangum Avenue and E Grimes Street. Rosa Ledbetter Nelson and James Edward Hunt drove, Hunt charged with a red light violation.
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New York Stock Index at Noon Amid Mixed Trading
The New York Stock Exchange index stood at 359.93 with a 0.24 point gain at noon while transportation and utility sectors showed modest moves. Finance sector remained unsettled amid broad market activity and currency considerations.
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North Carolina Eyes Uniform Juvenile Justice Reform
A state plan urges a single centralized agency to run a statewide uniform juvenile justice system. It calls for closing all state training schools and using regional centers with local facilities for secure custody, while distinguishing delinquent acts from undisciplined behavior.
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North Carolina pilot rescued after eight days in war zone
In North Vietnam a downed RF4 pilot Lt. Ernest S. Clark of Mount Airy was evaded for eight days before a Super Jolly Green Giant helicopter rescued him. A second crewman remained missing after the April 20 shootdown near Dong Hoi, sixty miles north of the DMZ.
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Humphrey Sees Benefit If Muskie Withdraws From Race
Humphrey predicts Muskie’s withdrawal boosts his bid as McGovern lingers with potential gains in California and New York. A key official notes McGovern holds a strong back pocket in California while delegates could exceed 1,000 if he carries California and much of New York.
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Protestant Youths Riot In Belfast After Wounding Incident
Gangs of Protestant youths rioted through the night in Belfast attacking police and burning cars after snipers wounded two teenage Protestants. Police dispersed the mobs by morning as 700 youths roamed looting and stoning. A bomb exploded in central Belfast and in Newry a car bomb injured two men including a policeman. The British government offered concessions to Northern Ireland's minority, including parade rights, pardons, and the release of 22 internees, with 600 more released. 13,900 troops remained. Bernadette Devlin and Frank McManus were amnestied while still under jail terms.
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Parole Granted for Bobby Baker to be Released June 1
Bobby Baker a Pickens native and former Senate aide once mentored by Lyndon B. Johnson was granted parole from federal prison in Allenwood Pennsylvania. He serves a 1 to 3 year sentence for attempted tax evasion grand larceny transportation of stolen money fraud and conspiracy with a projected June 1 release date.
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