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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
2
Stock market notes show a heavy trading pace with the Dow Jones average down at noon and earlier losses. Analysts cite tight money, profit worries for 1970, and investor shifts to bonds as factors, with support levels around 715 to 785 suggested.
The New York market report notes insurance companies like Jefferson Standard Life and American insurers announcing rate changes effective January 1, with discussions on dividend policies and tax proposals. Senate House conference and rate adjustments on personal income tax and policyholders’ accumulations are mentioned, alongside stock quotes, bonds, and market indicators reflecting a broad financial picture.
Senate votes 58 to 37 on an amendment by Hartke to repeal the 7 percent investment tax credit and raise the personal income tax exemption from $600 to $800, cutting over $6.7 billion in revenue and affecting the 1971 tax reform plan. North Carolina and Indiana senators supported the measure, while others debated its impact on tax reform.
William H. Shropshire manager of the firm’s Main Street local branch reports Credithuift Corp lists 2,200,270 shares of its common stock on the New York Exchange under ticker CRD. The company operates consumer financing services through 47 branch outlets nationwide and previously traded over-the-counter.
Jordan has been named to the executive staff of Henredon Furniture Industries after retiring from Woodward Lothrop in Washington, D C where he was divisional merchandise manager. Before joining Henredon he was associated with Hibriten Furniture Co and with the Lane Co. He will join Henredon in late January.
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Congressional sources say compromises loom as a $700 exemption faces two major obstacles to passage in both chambers. President Nixon hints he would veto if Gore’s amendment remains, while Mills leads House conferees on the reform bill, seeking tax relief without delaying Treasury outcomes.
The Gore tax plan would raise the personal exemption from 600 to 800 over two years. For a four person family with 5000 income the tax would be 12 in 1972 under the new plan vs 290 now. for 10000 income the tax would be 962 vs 1114 under current law. single person would face 1174 under the committee bill.
A Swedish sex film debate centers on privacy in the home versus public decency. Attorneys for Grove Press argue the film’s content appeals to prurient interest and raises questions about rational distinctions in obscenity law.
President Nixon acknowledged in 20th century America hunger remains a problem and launched a White House Conference on Food Nutrition and Health to advise on alleviating hunger. Congressional probes under Sen Clark and Sen McGovern explored malnutrition, food stamps, and policy shifts amid inflation and war pressures.
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