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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1964
Page
2
The Dow neared a key level as trading opened with heavy volume of about 177 million shares. Motors, steels, airlines, and retailers led gains while building materials and aerospace mixed. Steel demand remained strong with solid business activity.
Noon stock averages climbed with the Dow approaching 800 as the $11.5 million tax cut bill looms. Industrials led gains, while bonds fell and the market remained volatile amid mixed activity on the American Stock Exchange.
UNC aims to establish more comprehensive community colleges in cities and counties and considers making Charlotte College a fourth unit of the Consolidated University. A comprehensive report with recommendations is expected for consideration. In court, Bob Tonnhill faces contempt concerns as Ruby observes and reporters note his nervousness and calm reactions during proceedings.
The day’s Dow Jones figures show a midpoint around 799 with morning 799.30 and noon 799.87 demonstrating slight gains. Trading volume listed as 1,770,000 at one point and 2,840,000 later, with related prices near 186 to 187 in the index and 139 to 140 in related readings.
The Supreme Court declined to act on an Eastern Airlines protest seeking a stay of a Civil Aeronautics Board order. Northeast Airlines must discontinue the New York to Florida route by Oct. 1, with the Boston circuit stay extending to April 30, 1964. The stay would cost about $72,685 daily to Northeast and National Airlines.
Lt. Edward A. Dickson a Navy pilot from Wyoming Pennsylvania is recovering from a broken right leg at Naval Hospital Oakland after leaping from a disabled A4 Skyhawk whose parachute failed to open He fell about 1000 feet into a snow drift and was found wrapped in his chute Rescuers kept him warm and he said he cannot wait to fly again confirming his desire to return to a cockpit
Gov. Terry Sanford urged expanded participation in the federal surplus food program after reports of children in SPort County rifling garbage cans for food. He said 50 of North Carolina’s 100 counties now use the program and emphasized eliminating poverty as the long term goal. Counties pay under half a cent to distribute surplus food.
The Ottawa area hosts a playful court day as Bachelors bear the city’s jobs for a fundraiser. Dorothy Bender recalls past Mayoral role, Nancy Hilton acts as police magistrate, and officials face light bribery pranks as men are summoned in a mock trial to raise money for a mobile rescue unit.
The piece argues that despite high unemployment and excesses, the decade rarely dropped below 4 million in some measure. It notes the caution born of excesses kept the era from booming as pace later quickened. It asks why the sixties appear more favorable in hindsight.
About 1000 bartenders and bar owners gathered on the Atlantic City Boardwalk to raise money for the Heart Fund. Former middleweight boxer Rocky Castellani attended in a Beatle wig, operating a resort bar.
The U S wheat boycott against Russia remains in force as unions demand at least 50 percent of shipments be carried in American vessels. Eight ships are tied up in Atlantic and Gulf ports while Wirtz negotiates with AFL CIO leaders. No quick settlement is seen.
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