Market gains on OPEC price split spurs early rally
New York stocks rose modestly after OPEC members announced price hikes and Saudi Arabia with UAE also lifting rates. The Dow stood at 984.71 at noon, with gains led by oil issues as traders weighed potential production changes and market implications. Royal Dutch, Texaco, and Gulf added to gains.
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New York
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Wall Street
New York Stock Exchange
OPEC
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Royal Dutch
Texaco
Gulf
NYSE Noon Prices Roll Across Dated Listings
Selected noon prices for NYSE issues show varied gains and losses. Prominent names include Alcoa Amex and AmBank with mixed performances, while larger industrials and consumer firms display modest shifts amid market fluctuation.
Dow Jones Averages Show Mixed Gains as Industrials Edge Higher
The market page notes the Dow Jones Industrial Average around 6740 with a modest gain while other indices fluctuate. Sector performance hints at continued volatility with tech and industrials moving unevenly. Investors eye upcoming corporate results and broader economic signals.
Over-The-Counter Bid-Ask Mark-Up and Market Figures
A dense stock table listing bid and ask figures for numerous companies and tickers. It includes percentages and price points across multiple lines, with company abbreviations such as GulfWstn and Texaco, alongside percentages indicating price changes and market shares.
Stock Price Snapshot for Major Corporations Amid Market Shifts
The Associated Press 1976 compiles a scattered quote list showing varied price movements across American and international firms. Notable entries include Amoco, Austral Oil, Frontier Air, and General Basin Pets with mixed percentages indicating gains and losses. No cohesive narrative, just a ledger of tickers and percent changes.
Unclear Market Report Fragments From New York Exchange
Fragmentary stock market notes from New York indicate minor price changes in transportation and industrial sectors with scattered figures and letters. The text is incomplete, offering no clear trades, company names, or definitive market movements.
Swine Flu Vaccination Status Highlighted in Outbreak Report
Cooper reported 58 vaccinated and 34 unvaccinated swine flu cases, with 15 unknown. Six disease victims died, all of whom had received the vaccine. three deaths were due to respiratory failure and one to blood clots. William Foege warned the program’s restart would be difficult due to eroded public confidence.
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Cooper
William Foege
CDC
Foege
Carter Interviews Duke Official as Cabinet Picks Rise
President-elect Jimmy Carter interviews two women for possible federal posts as future cabinet members with Vice President-elect Mondale present. Juanita Kreps of Duke University and Time Inc executive Joan Manley are among those considered, while AFL CIO figures and Idaho Governor Andrus meet with Carter. He says outside pressure is not driving decisions and admits some difficulty in cabinet recruitment.
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Time Inc
Kreps
Labor Department
Labor
Commerce
Jane Cahill Pfeiffer
Afl-Cio
Lane Kirkland
Carter
Mondale
TV Violence Study Tracks 13 Week Season Aims Actions
NBC study shows violent acts on TV from hair-pulling to shootings during the first 13 weeks of the season. Chevrolet moved up as Tegrin Medicated Shampoo dropped from top sponsors. Prudential remained among the least-violent sponsor list with other brands noted. AMA President Palmer warns TV violence shapes children's perceptions and development.
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Johnson
Chevrolet
Tegrin
Prudential Insurance Co
Peter Paul Candy
Hallmark Cards
Texaco
Whirlpool
Jean Nate Perfume
Shopper Toys
Green Giant Vegetables
Keebler Cookies
Carnation Dog Foods
Efferdent
Quasar Television
Cpo Sharkey
Mary Tyler Moore
Chico
McLean Stevenson
NBC
CBS
AMA
Richard E. Palmer
Toys Found Potentially Harmful To Toddlers In Stores
A Swartz report flags several toys as hazards including a feathered plush cuddly toy and a Bumble Bee Pull Toy whose wings can detach to reveal a sharp rod. Edge Import caps and a rubber band gun also raise injury concerns while Original Holly Hobbie dolls have flammable clothing. Store checks show Putt-Putt N People and Romper Stompers sold locally with no complaints.
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Swartz
Woolworth’s
Woolworth
Ernest Downing
Downing
The
Edge Import Corp
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Tom Palmer
A.J. Krajewski Mfg. Co., Inc
Lincoln
R.1
Holly Hobbie
Knickerbocker Toy Co
Middlesex
N.J
High Point
Surgeons Rebuild Ireland Boy’s Jaw at NYU Medical Center
Padraig McKenna, once unable to chew or speak, underwent multiple operations at New York University Medical Center to free his locked jaws and reconstruct his lower jaw. Doctors report a normal jaw size for his age, taller stature, and improved social interaction as he nears homecoming next month after orthodontic treatment.
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New York
Padraig McKenna
County Leitrum
Ireland
Breda McKenna
Padraig
Mary McKenna
Institute of Reconstructive Plastic
New York University Medical Center
Ida Hays
la Grande
Ore
John Marquise Converse
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BorWerl
GueyEr
Dow-Jones
High Point Enterprise
High Line Enterprise
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AP News
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High Point Enterprise Inc
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Dartind
Dayco
Deere
DeltaAir
EastAirLine
Easkdl
Exxon
Gerber
Ge Gill
Steves
Goodrh
Vw Moore Er
Goul
Va Grace
GrAtPac
GtWnFin
GrGianti
Greyh
Grumm
GulfWstn
GulfOll
Hallibrtn
Hercules
Heublin
Va Honywill
Vo HowJohn
INACD
Kennet
KerrMc
Knigttig
LearSieg
Lukensthéo
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Macke
Macmill
Madison
Mapco Wis
Merck
MorNor
Motorola
Norton
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PepsiCo
RCA
Rancom
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Reynin
Sanders
Searleg
Sears
SheliOll
SierrPac
Va Si ‘Co
SunCo
Trwin
TandyCorp
Tandgertt
Tektronx
Tenaco
TexEst
Transwair
UnitCo
Wachova
Warner
WasWatl
Ieie ArminCo
AustralOil
Frontierairs
Onice
Bratio Pertec
Prentia
Meal York
Duke
Kirkland
George Meany
John T. Dunlop
Ford
Idaho
Cecil Andrus
Plains
Juanita Kreps
Most Violent
Patraig McKenna
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