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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1967
Page
2
The New York stock market moved lower for the fifth straight session with the Dow Jones average down to 893.49 at midday. Losers outpaced gainers by about three to one to four to one as most major sectors slipped and early losses extended across the board.
The market opened quietly with no actual trades registered. A large list of stocks and indices shows mixed price levels and small percentage changes across many major companies and commodities.
The text lists footnote letters and symbols used with dividend rates, dates, and payment types such as regular extra or stock dividends, liquidating dividends, and ex dividend or ex rights. It notes capitalization of stock dividends, disclosure of cash values, and conditions like bankruptcy or foreign issues.
George Washington Ware a Black Power advocate says he will seek habeas corpus to gain freedom from jail. He criticizes sedition charges as ridiculous and notes a $5,000 bail as unfair while his passport is revoked for an unauthorized trip to Cuba.
A brief market snapshot lists Dow Jones averages across sectors with figures for public utilities and industrials, including a minor change in the overall index and bond readings. The data shows shifts in several categories and indicative closing values for the period.
Forecast shows variable cloudiness through Saturday with scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers, heavier in the mountains. Lows near 70 inland and 60s to 70s elsewhere, daytime highs around 80 in mountains and 80s elsewhere, cooler start of week in mountains and Piedmont. Precipitation totals about three quarters to one inch.
Governor Moore calls a state commission to review school financing term length teacher supply and demand and allocation of personnel. He urges merit pay, new job titles, faster consolidation, and stronger vocational training with emphasis on serving communities and expanding educational television and meals programs.
Noon trading on the New York Stock Exchange shows mixed results with transportation and industrial shares wavering. Market activity remains uncertain as several sectors edge higher while others slip.
Burlington Hosiery Co a division of Burlington Industries announced wage increases for production staff effective Monday Oct 2. Thomas B Sain executive vice president said the raises are the fifth since 4 years and that amounts vary by job with employees notified by supervisors.
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky says his military ticket with Nguyen Van Thieu will win more votes than all civilian tickets combined in the September 3 South Vietnam election. He spoke aboard a Mekong delta river boat to Hoa Hao supporters amid warnings of possible election rigging and broad international observer presence.
The article discusses the need to consider A P stock averages in budgeting and planning for comprehensive vocational-technical high schools. It emphasizes integrating financial data into curriculum development and facility funding decisions.
Associate Justice J Will Press voices concern that criminals gain too many rights while citizen safety declines. The NC Supreme Court upheld Livingston Brown’s 25 year second degree murder sentence for setting his girlfriend Lucille Currie aflame after dousing her clothing with gasoline.
The Labor Department reported the consumer price index climbed four tenths of one percent in July, the largest monthly gain in nine months. Groceries rose nine tenths, while hospital costs, mortgage interest, and property taxes also increased.
Defense Department reports Army Private Barron A. Frazier of Charlotte died in Vietnam of non hostile causes. He was the son of Allen Frazier of Charlotte.
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