Dow Advances as 1970 Opening Rally Extends on NYSE
The stock market gains continued at noon with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 2.71 to 811.91 and the AP 6-stock average rising as analysts cite lifting tax loss selling and a Chamber of Commerce forecast that the economy will slow yet avoid a recession. Trading remained active with advances leading declines across sectors such as aircrafts utilities and rails. A block of 96,800 Motorola shares traded at 134 before paring loss.
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Associated Press
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
New York Stock Exchange
Motorola
North Carolina and South Carolina Weather Outlook
Forecasts warn of snow in North Carolina mountains and mixed precipitation inland and along the coast. Travelers urged to prepare as freezing rain sleet or snow possible tonight and Tuesday with temperatures mainly in the 20s to 40s and colder nights ahead.
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North Carolina
Piedmont
South Carolina
Moonshine raid destroys 10000 gallon still in Yadkin County
Yadkin County sheriff Charles T. Spear reports the largest county raid as 10000 gallons of mash and 500 gallons of whiskey were destroyed. Thomas Swink, 23, was arrested and released on bond as investigators say three stills were found inside two tobacco barns.
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Yadkinville
N. C
Yadkin County
New York Stock Exchange Indexes Reported At Noon
The noon report shows mixed performance across sectors on the New York Stock Exchange. Industrial stocks edge higher while utilities and finance sectors show declines amid fluctuating market activity.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Henredon to pay 15 cent quarterly dividend
Henredon Furniture Industries announces a regular quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share. The payment date is February 1 and the record date is January 9 for shareholders.
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Henredon Furniture Industries, Inc
Hanes promotes Michael E Murphy to corporate controller
Michael E Murphy, manager of planning for Hanes Corporation in Winston Salem, promoted to corporate controller. He joined Hanes last June after seven years at General Foods in White Plains New York, where he was manager of financial planning and analysis for Maxwell House Division.
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Michael E. Murphy
Hanes Corporation of
Winston-Salem
Murphy
Hanes
General Foods
White Plains
N.Y
Maxwell House
12 Killed On Tar Heel Highways
North Carolina saw at least 12 highway deaths during the New Year holiday period. The toll was below the North Carolina Motor Club forecast of 25 and under last year’s corresponding span. Victims include Melvin Humphreys and Dorothy Humphreys of Roanoke Virginia and other locals across Wilson, Asheboro, Rocky Mount, and Ayden as the 1969 traffic deaths rise.
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North Carolina
North Carolina Motor Club
The
Motor Club
Tar Heel
State Highway Patrol
Melvin Zachary Humphreys
Dorothy Chittum Humphreys
Wilson County
Gerald Edward Warner
Willie Earl Pittman
Whitakers
Edgecombe County
U.S. 301
Bobby Gene Viverette
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Volunteers Viewed As Unworkable
Washington AP reports defense officials doubt a presidential commission’s all volunteer force is realistic paying higher lower-rank pay while cutting fringe benefits. They warn retention after first enlistment and fringe-cut measures may undermine the goal.
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Defense
Thomas Gates
Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
Melvin R. Laird
Pentagon
Presidential Commission
William H. Meckling
University of Rochester
Commission
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Agnew Sows Clarity On Nixon Doctrine In Asia Tour
Vice President Spiro Agnew presses the Nixon Doctrine during an 11 nation Asian swing. He tells Philippines Vietnam Nationalist China and Thailand leaders the U S will stay engaged but urges greater local defense burden. Thai officials say they can handle their insurgency without U S troops. China shows mixed results.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Nixon
U.S
Asia
Agnew
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Nepal
Philippines
South Vietnam
China
Thailand
United States
North Carolina names 22 member criminal law study group
Atty Gen Robert Morgan named a 22 member committee to study overhaul of North Carolina criminal law. The panel will meet to analyze revise and report by end of June with $30 000 from the Law and Order Committee to finance the study directed by Asst Atty Gen Sidney Eagles.
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Raleigh
Robert Morgan
North Carolina
Morgan
Governor's ‘Law and Order Committee
Asst
Sidney Eagles
Igloo and hot water save Arctic helicopter duo
Brendan Kilmurray and Roland McNeil survived 12 days after a helicopter crash in the Chandler River area by living in an igloo and boiling snow for hot water. They hiked out New Year’s Day with minimal food, crossing a whiteout and extreme cold to reach safety near Amiat.
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Alaska
Brendan Kilmurray
Roland McNeil
Arctic
Umiat
Chandler River
McNeil
Grandview
Wash
Kilmurray
New York City
Amiat
North Slope
Prudhoe Bay
Nash Jewelry and Loan Company Ad Promises Local Trust
A High Point owned business boasting service to millions, touts its local roots and pride. The Nash Jewelry and Loan Company at 127 North Main Street claims strong community ties and cash savings.
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Nash
Nash Jewelry and Loan Company
N. Main Street
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