Dow inches higher as 1968 rally persists amid airline and mining weakness
The stock market extended gains with the Dow up 1.85 to 908.69 at noon as airlines and gold miners wavered. Pan American leads volume while others like Northwest Eastern United TWA and KLM slip on prospects of travel curbs and dollar defense.
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New York
Johnson
U.S
Europe
Associated Press
Pan American World Airways
Northwest
Eastern
United
TWA
KLM
Exchange‑related notes on dividends and stock actions
The document lists numerous footnotes explaining dividend rates, stock dividends, ex-dividend dates, and special payments for 1967 and 1968. It defines terms such as ex dividend, ex rights, stock distribution, and related conditions used in the sales figures table.
Regional Weather Forecast for the Carolinas and Georgia
Forecase notes occasional rain drizzle and fog through Thursday with freezing rain in northern mountains risks in the region. Temperatures dip with lows 28 to 38, highs 32 to 56, and periods of cold Arctic air reaching the mountains and northern areas. Precipitation totals far and near about a quarter to three quarters of an inch, with additional chances Saturday and Monday.
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North Carolina
Piedmont
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Carpet Warehouse Fire Destroys Million Dollars of Carpeting
A Pompano Beach warehouse fire destroyed about one million yards of carpeting worth around a million dollars. Investigators suspect arson after taking furniture and files from desks during the blaze. Robert Salame, co owner of the Boston Rug Co., confirms total loss mainly due to water damage.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
Robert Salame
Boston Rug Co
City Dump Indicates Outlook Good
New Bedford quotes John L. Tripp III a 23 year old dump custodian who foresees a strong 1968 economy. He cites champagne bottles Christmas trees and used appliances as indicators and notes stoves recently dumped signal consumer renewal.
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New Bedford, Mass
John L. Tripp III
Tripp
Doctors perform second human heart transplant in 1968
The report covers the second human heart transplant on Dec. 6 in Brooklyn by Dr Adrian Kantrowitz using the heart of a dead infant. It notes Washkansky's death from pneumonia 18 days after Friedenreich-style transplant and discusses rejection drug strategies and donor-recipient matching challenges.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Adrian Kantrowitz
Blaiberg
Haupt
Coert Venter
Groote Schuur
Gardner Calls for New GOP Programs in North Carolina
Rep Gardner urges voters to uncover problems and solutions and backs replacing Democrats with new Republican officials to bring fresh ideas and dedication to North Carolina. He praises Stickley and notes rising Republican strength as a primary fight could strengthen the party locally. He predicts more Democrats may switch to Republicans following his lead.
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North Carolina
Gardner
Stickley
Aon Democrats
Charles R. Jonthe
Communists Launch Coordinated Attacks Across Da Nang Region
AP dispatch from Saigon details a series of North Vietnamese assaults near Da Nang and in surrounding provinces. In raids on Da Nang Air Base and northern bases, 241 North Vietnamese regulars were killed in two major actions while American losses totaled 18 dead and over 100 wounded. Additional strikes targeted flight lines, outposts, and a Marine-Vietnam civic action platoon near Hoi An with several Marines and allied soldiers killed or wounded.
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George McArthur
Associated Press
Saigon
Istere
da Nang
George Esper
U.S
South Vietnam
1St Corps
U.S. 1St Air Cavalry Division
Que Non
Big da Nang
Hoi An
Sergeant Ridey Leads Helicopter Patrol Defeating Raid
In a tense engagement, Sgt. Ridey reported 250 to 350 enemies in his area and called in air strikes that saved his battered patrol. A nearby helicopter crew endured close fire as a Vietnamese force pressed the attack until contact broke at 9 a.m. Col. Leonard Daems commended Ridey, stating he did a fantastic job and would be recommended for a commendation.
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Ridey
Leonard Daems
Bozeman
Mont
U.S
NVA
Richey
Daems
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Cubans Line Up For Rationed Gas
Cuban motorists queued for gasoline coupons to buy 8 to 25 gallons monthly under Fidel Castro’s rationing on the ninth anniversary of the revolution. Castro cited fuel limits to save Soviet supplied supplies and noted government vehicles also fall under controls.
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Fenton Wheeler
Associated Press
Havana
Fidel Castro
Castro
Cuba
Johnson Signals Conditional Pause in North Vietnam Bombing Talks
President Johnson stated the United States is willing to halt aerial and naval bombardments of North Vietnam immediately if it leads to productive talks. U.S. officials seek clarity on whether Hanoi would promptly begin negotiations and whether the questions raised involve substantial peace terms. The move follows differences over whether the bombing stoppage must be unconditional and permanent.
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United States
Johnson
San Antonio
Texo
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
Trinh
NY Stock Exchange proposes changes to commission rates
The New York Stock Exchange moved to revise its stock sale commissions for the first time in nine years, proposing a five part program including a volume discount for large transactions and a give up that would allow customers to pay part of a broker’s commission to outside firms. The plan, presented to the SEC by Gustave L. Levy and Robert W. Haack, aims to curb outside payments and limit outside firm shares, with details to be determined later.
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NEW York
New York Stock Exchange
Securities and Exchange Commission
The
Stock Exchange
SEC
Washington
Exchange
Gustave L. Levy
Robert W. Haack
Board of Governors
the Stock Exchange
Haack
Ins
Mutual Fund
Attorney Named For Daniel Lewis
Davidson County Court appoints Willis Hooper of Thomasville to represent Daniel Lewis charged with three counts of first degree murder in the Christmas day slayings at a Lexington grocery store operated by O. T. Nicholson. Lewis held without bond. hearing date not set.
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N.C
Davidson
Jack Klass
Willis Hooper
Thomasville
Daniel Lewis
High Point
Lewis
Terri Lewis
O. T. Nicholson
Charles Robbins
Hooper
Nicholson
Robbins
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