Dow Dips on Profit Taking and Oil Price Talk
The Dow Jones average fell to 970.50 at noon as profit taking spreads across blue chips. The NYSE composite slipped to 56.17 while declines outpaced advances two to one. Oil price hike rumors and mixed oil stocks fueled cautious trading with IBM, McDonald’s and Texas Instruments among notable decliners.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Wall Street
McDonald's
Texas Instruments
Getty Oil
Pillsbury Co
Cesilla Motors
New York Exchange Shows Wide Stock Price Movements
AP reports a turbulent session on the New York Stock Exchange with many issues moving, including notable gains and losses across firms such as Coca Cola, IBM, Exxon and General Electric. Trading activity reflected broad swings amid shifting investor sentiment.
High Point Enterprise Rate Card Summary
The High Point Enterprise lists home delivery and mail subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with various plan durations and prices. It notes Associated Press rights, post office classifications, and carrier independence, plus contact lines for advertising and delivery inquiries.
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High Point Enterprise
High Enterprise
Church Avenue
High Point
N.C
Associated Press
High Point Enterprise, Inc
London Associates
National Advertising
Stock Index Report From New York Exchange
Noon market snapshot shows index at 56.17 with a 0.18 drop. Trading activity unclear due to garbled text but mentions financial data and stock movements on the NYSE.
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New York Stock Exchange
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Ri Ihity
Windustrials and Windus Transp Lead Market Move
Market notes indicate Windustrials and Windus Transport show gains as public utilities and bonds rise. Dow Jones trends reflect diverse sector strength with utilities and industrials contributing to the uptick.
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Stock Averages and National Prices Report
The AP stock averages and noon Tuesday figures show slight changes from prior days with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly comparisons. National price listings for American securities include numerous named companies and sectors with varied percentage movements, reflecting a broad market snapshot.
Over-The-Counter Bid-Ask Prices Noted
Over The Counter bid and asked quotes listed as of p.m daily. Prices exclude retail markups, markdowns, or commissions.
Supreme Court lifts stay in Gilmore execution case
Utah Provo AP Gary Gilmore's attorney seeks dismissal of a habeas writ arguing 60 day deadline for execution expired. The Supreme Court lifted its stay allowing pursuit of new execution date as Gilmore ends hunger strike and awaits fate in Provo.
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High Court
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Thurgood Marshall
Warren Burger
Elector Byers Votes Carter Mondale Again in North Carolina
In Raleigh 85 year old W C Byers from Haywood County met the Electoral College to cast North Carolina 13 votes for Carter Mondale. He recalls voting Roosevelt in 1944 and notes the college’s tradition though some seek a popular vote. Young elector Marcie Jones also participates, while others foresee changes to the system.
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Roosevelt
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Carter
Mondale
Marcie Jones
North Carolina State University
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Columbus County
Richard Wright
Tabor City
Miss Jones
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Rocky Mount
Lloyd Bailey
George C. Wallace
Richard Nixon
Mayors Push $20 Billion Stimulus Plan for City Jobs
A group of big city leaders from the U S Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities presents President-elect Carter with a $20 billion economic stimulus package. They seek immediate action to create jobs through $7.7 billion in tax rebates and significant public works and anti recession aid. Notable supporters include Abraham Beame, Coleman Young, and Henry Maier.
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Milwaukee
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Kenneth Gibson
Dummar Denies Involvement in Hughes Will Case
The hearings before Judge Lake probe the authenticity of a Hughes will with Dummar linked by fingerprints on a Hughes item and a Life article. Dilworth, a Texas attorney, represents Hughes' maternal cousins as The Last probate trial date nears on January 10.
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Life Magazine
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Celines Mac Gules
Ena
Drys Ready To Battle Over Liquor Referendum
The Christian Action League leader warns against more time on liquor by the drink as North Carolina may revisit a statewide referendum or adopt local option bills. Legislators in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County weigh restarting the issue amid tourism concerns. Clergy oppose liquor while vowing to lobby in Raleigh and in counties if needed.
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Christian Action League
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Mecklenburg County
South Carolina
M. W. Shaw
Hopkins Chapel
Raleigh
North Carolina
League
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