Stock market slips further as Dow dips below 788
Wall Street traded lower at noon with the Dow Jones industrial average down 0.19 to 787.82. The 60 stock AP index fell 0.9 to 271.4 as declines outpaced gains amid mixed results from Polaroid IBM Procter & Gamble Seaboard World Airlines and Helene Curtis with varying earnings or split announcements.
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New York Stock Exchange Afternoon Price Sales
The New York Stock Exchange reports afternoon price sales data with high, low, and last trading figures and changes reflected in the latest update.
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Stock Table Shows Noon Prices for Aerojet and Peers
The noon prices list Aerojet and multiple companies with percent changes and notes on dividends and stock actions. The Associated Press table includes firms like Am Petr, AtlasCorp, Camp Chile, Creole P, and more with daily or annual rate indicators and a detailed footnote legend.
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A.P. Stock Averages and Market Snap Shot
New York noon stock figures show mixed movement across indices with industrials and transportation modestly lower while utilities hold. Rail and rail vehicle shares fluctuated, with the Dow Jones Transportation and Utilities sectors reflecting small declines.
Bisfra Aid Squabble Settled in Lagos but Aid Still Stalled
Nigerian officials announced a settlement over control of Piafra relief between the National Commission for Rehabilitation and the Nigerien Red Cross. Major General Gowon rejected private mercy missions, and no foreign airlift clearance had been granted pending field access and official information.
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Britain
L-dopa as potential aphrodisiac sparks cautious caution
Neurologists warn against unskilled use of L-dopa as a possible treatment for frigidity and impotence while highlighting its safety in experienced hands. Georgetown University hosts a symposium on L-dopa pharmacology with Eaton Laboratories backing. Separately, Science reports PCPA increasing sexual activity in animals, tied to serotonin reduction.
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Germany
North and South Carolina Weather Outlook Through Weekend
Forecast shows clear to partly cloudy conditions in North Carolina tonight and Thursday with lows in the 20s and highs mid 40s to low 50s. South Carolina expects increasing clouds with a chance of rain along the coast, cooler elsewhere. inland lows in the 25 to 32 range and coastal lows in the 30s, highs 40s to 50s. Temperatures across North Carolina by Thursday through Monday average a few degrees below normal with precipitation around half an inch or more, rain or snow in the mountains and mostly rain elsewhere, highs 40s in the mountains to 50s along the coast, night lows around 20 in the mountains to 30s near the coast.
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Rex Plastics reports record sales and earnings
Rex Plastics Inc. of Thom asville reports fiscal 1969 sales of 4,509,220 up 1,239,339 from 1968. Net earnings reach 161,034 up 11,173. Earnings per common share are 46 cents with 351,788 shares outstanding. 86,872 fewer shares in 1968 and 55 cents per share that year.
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Rex
Carbon monoxide and smoking risk in blood vessels
Dr Astrupaso explains that higher carbon monoxide raises fat deposits in blood vessels. He notes only about 10 percent of smokers show high blood carboxyhemoglobin and low levels may reduce arteriosclerosis risk though cancer remains a concern. Nicotine itself does not increase arterial deposits per his experiments.
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Infiltration Not Necessarily Indicator Of Red Intentions
US officials say rising North Vietnamese troop infiltration into South Vietnam does not by itself signal Hanoi's intent. They note Hanoi already has enough troops to mount an offensive while a Laos Laos border logistics buildup suggests a possible option to act.
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Agnew Meets Gorton as 15 Protesters Are Arrested
In Canberra police moved on antiwar demonstrators outside Parliament House during Vice President Spiro Agnew’s visit with Australian Prime Minister John Gorton. Fifteen were arrested as Agnew met with Gorton, Cabinet, and later moon rocks and the Australian flag were exchanged.
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New Zealand
Virginia Budget Indicates Borrowing or Higher Taxes
Gov Mills E Godwin Jr presents the final Virginia budget plan to the General Assembly. He argues no new taxes but hints at higher borrowing and a tighter capital outlay until borrowing rules loosen. He seeks a 10 percent state payroll raise and a statewide free textbook program.
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Virginia General Assembly
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Linwood Holton
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North Carolina Delegation Faces Challenge and Party Reforms
Delegates from North Carolina faced a challenge over representation but the Tar Heels were seated. W. Eugene Simmons was elected chairman as party meetings were scheduled from precinct to state level. Changes promote youth and minority participation and weigh votes by Democratic strength.
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