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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1970
Page
2
The stock market posted hefty gains led by the Dow Jones at 723.1 as it climbed 6.44 points on the session. Analysts cited momentum from Tuesday and a Commerce Department survey signaling a potential economy upturn, with many major sectors advancing including oils and electronics.
New York exchange rates show annual dividends based on last declarations with special payments indicated. The list defines symbols for types of dividends, stock splits, ex-dividend statuses, and related actions across years 1969 1970 and beyond.
Linda Kasabian testifies in the Sharon Tate murder case concluding her key prosecution phase. She describes receiving vibrations from the universe as guidance from God. Kasabian, immunity granted, spoke as defense questions continued on cross examination.
A mechanical false alarm summoned firefighters to Masonite Inc on Mason Way Tuesday at 2 59 p m. The primary cause was a short circuited switch box.
Thomasville resident Thomas Joseph Videtich has been appointed a local agent in the High Point office of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. He hails from Tama Iowa where he attended high school and the State College of Iowa. He and his wife Jane have one son.
Robert A. McCuiston, general agent for Integon Corporation in High Point, has earned the National Association of Life Underwriters national sales achievement award. A consecutive winner since 1965, he directs life health and accident insurance group and pension plans at 164 South Main Street.
Macon Get past J. H. Block and Co. announces Tom Macon named head of production for the ladies sportswear factories in North Carolina. He comes from BVD Corp and will be based in High Point after Asheboro College training and extensive production and quality control experience.
In a shift from a tariff proposal, the administration will focus on refining the existing quota system for oil imports. Residual fuel oil remains exempt, with shortages blamed on Middle East politics and rising global demand. Prices have surged from $2 to $4 a barrel for foreign residual oil and from $2.50 to $3.60 for U S output.
The United States takes up Israel's cease-fire violation charges directly with Russia and Egypt while reviewing evidence of forward movement of missiles on the Egyptian side before the cease-fire. Rabin says no policy changes. U.S. recon flights by U2 planes on the Israeli side continue with both sides informed.
Tobacco markets reported brisk demand and strong prices with a predicted opening day record of 73.50 as 17 markets participated up from 12.5 million last year when the market ran longer. John H. Cyrus noted heavier buying by major firms in the east and forecasts a bright outlook. The Federal State Market News Service said 15 to 25 percent of available tobacco was sold to the Flue-Cured Tobacco Cooperative Stabilization Corp under price support.
A third message in four days warned that Brazilian Consul Aloysio Mares Dias Gomide would be killed if 183 prisoners were not freed by 6 p.m. Saturday. Authorities study authenticity as tunnels and sewers are searched in Montevideo and arrests of five students and two instructors linked to Tupamaros are reported.
The North Carolina Milk Commission authorized a $10 500 study by Ernst and Ernst to evaluate processing and distribution costs for fluid milk by state plants and to review milk contracts with Ft Bragg and Camp Lejeune. The study should finish by November 15. George W King of Ayden was sworn in for a second four year term.
Trans Caribbean Flight 401 with 154 passengers diverted from Newark to Havena and Havana, landing in Miami after nine hours. Officials said passengers would stay aboard while a new crew prepared to fly to San Juan. Captain William Cunningham reported the hijack via radio.
The article recounts cholera pandemics from 1817 to 1935, noting India as origin and waves reaching China, Russia, Canada, and the United States. It describes Vibrio cholerae spread via poor sanitation, symptoms, death rates, and modern treatments reducing fatalities. It warns of travel-fueled risk to Central and South America.
Moscow reports travel bans and quarantine affecting Astrakhan and two Black Sea ports as cholera spreads in southern USSR. Intourist travel largely unaffected for those with prearranged accommodations while access to the three closed cities remains blocked. Authorities warn of unsanitary conditions and crowding.
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