Stock Market Edges Up Amid Drift After Optimistic Outlook
The New York market held modest gains as the Dow rose 2.69 at noon, with advances over declines 7 to 4 on the NYSE. Analysts cited optimism for an early end to the oil embargo and a possible technical rebound, while Teleprompter slid 1% to 6% amid regulatory signals. Exxon climbed after strong profits, and Goodyear, GM, and Winnebago posted gains in active trading.
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The table notes unofficial sales figures and defines dividend rates as annual disbursements from the last quarterly or semi annual declaration. Footnotes explain regular, special, stock, liquidating, in arrears, omitted or deferred actions, ex rights and warrants, foreign issues, and bankruptcy occurrences among various dividend classifications.
Pentagon Seeks Economy by Cutting Military Bases
Defense officials say the Pentagon plans base closures to cut costs. Adm. Welander, liaison to the joint chiefs at the NSC, declined further comment on ongoing inquiries. The United States offers to help disengage forces between Syria and Israel as relations improve. Jonathan Bates, a 32 year old New Yorker, is slated for release in Syria on espionage charges. The Soviet Union is credited with aiding the Geneva talks between Egypt and Israel, while energy policy sparks friction with France.
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Watergate scandal figures and energy policy clash
The report details March 1973 discussions linking the Watergate cover up to hush money efforts, executive clemency for E. Howard Hunt, and a plan to raise $1 million. It also covers Congressional disputes over energy policy, oil company profits, and potential base closures amid a looming defense budget surge.
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Exxon earnings rise as prices lift 1973 fuel sales
Exxon reports 1973 sales of gasoline and natural gas up slightly, with U S earnings from petroleum and natural gas operations climbing 16 percent to 833 million on a 14.1 percent sales gain. Company cites higher costs offsetting profit from expanded sales amid the late year price surge. Cities Service Co. also notes a sharp rise in fourth quarter profits versus 1972.
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Tax Cut Passage Again Faces House Democrats
The North Carolina House faces another vote on a 50.9 million tax reduction package opposed by Gov. Jim Hoishouser. The Finance Committee reported the measure favorably 33-15 after earlier 44-2 approval, with a previous defeat overturned by a coalition. Provisions cut income tax for the first 2000 to 2 percent, raise senior exemptions from 2000 to 3000, and grant a 20 percent inventory tax credit for manufacturers and retailers, increasing to 100 percent over time.
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