Market Up in Cautious Trades as Viet Nam Worries Linger
The New York Stock Exchange shows a moderate gain in early Monday trading with the Dow at 837.55, up 1.21, as investors await developments in Viet Nam. McDonnell Douglas jumps after winning American Airlines’ $800 million Airbus contract. Boeing and United Aircraft edge down amid tax talk on travel abroad.
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Wall Street Sees Wide Activity Across Many Stocks
New York Stock Exchange notes abundant trading with numerous companies including Merck Motorola Coca Cola Colgate and Ford Mot in volatile midday sessions. Prices show varied gains and losses as investors react to broad market moves and sector shifts.
Cotton futures slip as markets open lower on wave of gains
New York cotton futures opened with No. 2 cotton down 60 cents per bale and up 30 cents from the prior close. The Mar, Jul, Oct, and Dec contracts fluctuated, with Mar and Dec near 30.7 to 30.8 cents per pound and July around 31.25.
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North and South forecast for Carolinas and Georgia
Five day outlook shows below normal temperatures across the region with daytime highs mainly in the 40s to lower 50s and nightly lows in the 20s to 30s. Precipitation totals reach three quarters inch with mixed snow and sleet possible late week as temperatures dip Friday and Saturday.
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North Carolina cowboy rope catches llamas for state mark
James Smith of Angier may set a state llama roping record after pursuing a llama that escaped Dr. Peter Witt farm in Knightdale. Smith spurred his horse and landed a rope over the animal, earning a $50 reward and a probable state title for amateur roping.
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War disapproval grows in Johnson Vietnam policy critique
A private and public mood shift shows growing disapproval of President Johnson's Vietnam policy. Gallup's poll drops approval to 41 percent as Viet Cong attacks fuel skepticism, while 49 percent disapprove and 10 percent have no opinion. The Boston Globe notes editorial pushbacks across major papers and Democratic officials warn of political losses without a nonmilitary settlement.
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NEA to Pay Legal Expenses for Dismissed Teachers
The National Education Association will cover legal costs for three teachers dismissed from Social Circle Training School after partnering with Black parents to protest school conditions. Demonstrations near the Negro elementary school drew about 110 participants with many arrests. authorities say conditions are not as bad as claimed and efforts to address issues continue.
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Nixon Seeks Broad North Carolina Delegation Support
North Carolina’s 22 member GOP delegation appears to back Nixon. Of 26, fifteen favor or lean to Nixon, seven undecided. Ten district delegates chosen Saturday show five backing Nixon. Republican State Chairman Jim Holshouser says Nixon remains the likely recipient of most NC support.
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Burlington
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Salisbury
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Albemarle
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Asheville
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Britain To Rescue Nasser In IMF Aid Plan
London reports say Prime Minister Wilson's government will join West Germany Italy and others to lend Egypt 47 million pounds to cover IMF payments and help qualify for about 62 million pounds in new credits. The move aims to ease Nasser regime's near bankruptcy after Suez Canal losses.
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Broughton Urges Vote On Local Sales Taxes
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mel Broughton presses the General Assembly to allow county and city referendums on local sales taxes to fund services. He cites recent bond defeats in Winston-Salem Durham and Raleigh and notes Mecklenburg County voters approved a 1 percent tax.
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East Runs For Secretary Of State
Dr. John P. East, a political science professor at East Carolina University, announces as a Republican candidate for secretary of state. He challenges a Democrat seeking a eighth term. East, 36, previously ran for the 1st District seat in 1966 and was defeated by Walter B. Jones.
Guardsmen Search for Farmer in Hertford County
National Guardsmen joined Hertford County authorities in a hunt near Pleasant Grove Church area southwestern of Ahoskie for farmer Herman Baugham who faces a murder trial this week. Baugham, 67, is accused of killing Herman T. Morris on August 20 in Woodland. He has a $10,000 bond and a heart condition.
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Man Rejects 20000 Dollar Windfall In Los Angeles
Wescott, 51, spurns about 19219 from old Burnt Hills gas station sale and 4000 from a deceased father. He prefers life on the streets over wealth, despite letters from supporters and suitors. A stranger from San Francisco expresses admiration for his stance.
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