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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1974
Page
3
Monetary economist Henry Kaufman of Salomon Brothers argues inflation, not oil shortages, drives U.S. economic woes. He cites early price spikes, material scarcities, and disillusionment with policy, warning continued inflation will keep credit costs high and hinder a 1974 recovery.
The market fell last week as energy concerns weighed on sentiment. The AP 60-stock average ended Friday at 278.8, down 4.2 from the prior week while the Dow Jones 30 slipped 23.54 to close at 820.40.
The Nixon administration proposes a 9.2 billion dollar Agriculture Department budget for the year starting July 1. Direct farmer payments drop from 2.5 billion to 461 million while food programs rise to about 5.9 billion. Spending will increase in 1974-75 for agencies conducting research and regulation, such as the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service which would rise to 329.5 million from 308.8 million.
AP Business Analyst John Cunniff outlines a cautious shift as thrift institutions reverse losses. Savings flow back into home mortgage lenders, signaling a gradual housing upturn amid prior declines. The piece also recaps U.S. agricultural budget requests for 1974-75, including meat and poultry inspection expansion and meat research facilities.
Roger Hudspeth named Rose's store manager in Marion Virginia after years with Rose's fronts in High Point and Roanoke Rapids. Marlowe Van Loan adds Bill Walker in dye lab and Creed Smith in sales with prior roles at Hanes Monsanto Deering Milliken and more. Red Bird Cab head George Kapp elected NC Taxicab Assn president while Morganton Hosiery chief Stephen Bundy joins Wachovia board. Burlington Industries reports strong 1973 and optimistic 1974 with high quarterly earnings. David Tipton buys Haybles Hearth in High Point after Greensboro stint. Industry groups set February meetings in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Richmond Fed shows district loan shifts. seminars at Wake Forest to train bank executives.
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