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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1971
Page
2
The stock market held steady after a sharp rally the prior five sessions. The Dow Jones 30 fell 0.07 to 888.25 at noon while the AP 60-stock index rose 0.6 to 322.3 as brokers cited fund inflows and profit taking. Rubber and drug issues dropped while motors led gains and most groups were mixed.
Readable fragments show stock prices and listings across many companies, including Coly Pal Colins Rad and Motorola among others, with bid ask last and percent changes. The data includes volumes and percentage figures, reflecting market activity in New York, AP reporting.
The first day of astronomical winter begins with the winter solstice as daylight hours lengthen. Scientists note the sun is closer to Earth now, but truly wintry weather often follows in mid January with varied sunrise and sunset timings across mid latitude areas.
The New York Giants show a significant edge in the latest computer-assisted comparison, with notable gains over rivals and a tied position in key metrics. The findings highlight the team’s strong performance in processing and analytics, suggesting lasting advantages over competitors.
Noon trading update shows mixed results as indexes reel from irregular price changes. The report notes minor movements in key sectors including finance and utilities amid uncertain market conditions.
Virgil Day of General Electric led business members in issuing a blanket challenge to contract raises before Aug 15 1971, seeking to roll back increases in old contracts that exceed the boards 5.5 percent yearly limit. The move targets construction pay deals and follows a marathon board session detaining a decision on aerospace raises for 300000 workers.
Raleigh Attorney General Robert Morgan received a gold plated dictating machine from IBM as a goodwill gesture after prior equipment problems. Morgan did not request the upgrade, and aides note the device is state property, with IBM stating the plating was not a purchase for Morgan personally.
Daily Only By Carrier Whly. 60 Cents, Monthly 2.60 or 31.20 by mail in North Carolina subject to 3 percent sales tax. AP rights, second class matter at High Point Post Office. Carriers and distributors are independent contractors. Enterprise not responsible for advance payments. For home delivery rates contact National Advertising Representatives.
Off duty Santa Patrol officers in Lynwood California drive spare squad cars with Merry Christmas signs handing out candy sock gifts to children. Police Chief Ralph Darton says the program started 20 years ago to boost community relations and safety.
Gov. John J. Gilligan announced his endorsement of Sen. Edmund S. Muskie for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination in Columbus Ohio. Gilligan will run as a Muskie pledged delegate, aiming to unite Democratic officials nationwide as Muskie prepares to formally announce his candidacy on January 4.
North Vietnamese and Viet Cong representatives in Paris say they released letters and cards from most of the 339 acknowledged U.S. prisoners of war. The Rev. Richard Fernandez delivered 1,001 letters, including mail from POWs in South Vietnam. U.S. officials note the mail revival follows complaints about limited family correspondence.
London AP reports actress Charlotte Rampling lost a large sum of money and jewels in New York after arriving from Los Angeles. The driver took her briefcase containing cash and gems from Kennedy Airport to the Plaza Hotel and drove off. She offered a $100 reward to the driver and $500 to a charity named for safe return.
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