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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
2
The New York market rose at noon with the Dow up 2.60 to 884.94 and the Associated Press average up 0.8 to 316.8. Gains led by airlines computer stocks and other electronics as traders push ahead of weekend position adjustments amid cross currents.
The New York Stock Exchange released noon prices showing current trading values and market movements across listed securities. The AP report notes overall activity and notable shifts during midday trading.
The text explains footnote codes used with a dividend table detailing special or extra dividends, stock dividends, liquidating dividends, or actions like ex dividend, ex rights, and warrants. It references numerous letter codes (a through ii) indicating conditions such as declared, paid, stock-only, or deferred actions across 1967 and prior years.
The High Point district of Piedmont Natural Gas Co reports October sales of 151.7 million cubic feet, up 315 percent from the previous year. Nationally the gas industry rose only 2.3 percent, per the American Gas Association.
Jack Wagstaff, director of design and merchandising at Mid-State Tile Co. of Lexington, announces Garner-Lyon Advertising Agency, Inc. as the new agency. Mid-State Tile manufactures ceramic tile with primary Southeast distribution. Former agency of record was Savidge, Davis and Newman.
First Fund of Virginia Inc releases its first annual report to shareholders showing a 24.6 percent rise in net asset value over ten months. NAV per share grew from $10.04 on January 3, 1967 to $12.51 on October 31 before the record date distribution.
James E. O Ququinn Myrtle Desk Co Wilbur L Lewis and Curtis E Freeman Davis Milling Co attended an all day credit union accounting session last week at the Holiday Inn South in Greensboro.
California health researchers report urban living raises lung cancer deaths versus rural areas after a nine year study of 69 868 Californians. Smog is not a causative factor and the team continues to seek explanations for city risk.
Gov. George Romney of Michigan said he would refuse the vice presidency if offered. He told reporters in Bonn that the question is no, and he is exploring neutralization as one option for Vietnam. Romney continued a round the world fact finding tour hindered by fog and travel delays.
A Richard J. Noble of Orofino aged 20 a University of Pennsylvania sophomore is sought by police after a Delta Tau Delta house fire on campus killed three people during a Christmas party. Noble described as a social member with privileges was not listed as an actual fraternity member.
The Lao army reports Ban Bo village residents have fled to Muong Maung due to rising Communist Pathet Lao guerrilla activity. Refugees from Pathet Lao areas total about 250,000, with 785 people from Ban Bo seeking safety.
Republican congressional candidate Reece B. Gardner told Elizabeth City Veterans of Foreign Wars that protesters chanting make love not war misunderstand freedom. He accused demonstrators of being likely unable to do either and blamed them for street turmoil in North Carolina's 1st District.
Eight House Democrats urge Lt. Gen. Hershey to step down as Selective Service director and seek reversal of his Oct. 26 draft violator policy. Sen. Kennedy proposes a bill to bar induction for protest actions, while noting unlikely passage this session.
Furman University freshman class members elected officers for the current year. Bill Blue was chosen for the Student Senate, son of Mr and Mrs Tom Blue of 504 Ashe Street High Point North Carolina.
Forecast notes increasing cloudiness with light rain or drizzle mainly in western North Carolina tonight and Friday. Lows range from the 30s in the mountains to mid 40s in the Piedmont. much colder Friday. South Carolina expects turning cloudy with rain and cooler. Georgia sees clouds and broad showers with cold Friday and varying lows. Virginia reports light rain in the southwest tonight, clearing and colder Friday with highs in the 40s.
In New York crowds at Red Cross headquarters record Christmas messages for loved ones overseas. Volunteers assist and mail tapes to Vietnam and West Germany as the project Voices From Home nears 500 tapes by Sunday.
Rep. Bryan Dorn proposes a House bill to curb travel by U.S. citizens to enemy nations. Violators face up to 100 dollar fines or one year in prison, or both, with the secretary of state power to restrict travel during war, insurrection, hostilities, or where it harms U.S. foreign policy.
New York City Traffic Commissioner Henry A. Barnes says higher fines fail to curb violations as many tickets go unpaid. He notes renewed enforcement must include a policy that drivers cannot renew licenses until tickets are paid, and argues for a more efficient collection system.
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