Market declines as wholesale prices rise on May data
The New York stock market fell broadly after a wholesale price index showed a 4.8 percent annual rise in May. The noon Dow dropped 5.32 to 834.64 as losses outpaced gains on the NYSE, with British Petroleum among the most active decliners amid fears on oil prices. A Saudi official signaled readiness for further increases and Iran warned oil producers may push prices higher.
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New York Exchange Prices Pad as Stocks Rally and Slip
A dense page item from The High Point Enterprise traces a lengthy display of stock quotes, company names, and financial figures across multiple sectors. It notes activity on the New York Stock Exchange with bid and ask levels, indexes turning, and ongoing ticker updates for corporations spanning consumer brands, tech, and utilities. The piece captures market mood and notable movers in a period-style financial desk snapshot.
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Ford veto defeats drive for large jobs bill
The House failed to override President Ford's veto of a 5.3 billion emergency jobs bill by 277 to 145. A smaller package totaling about 2 billion for unemployment and youth jobs was proposed. May car sales rose sharply but remained below last year as analysts weighed economic recovery prospects.
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Kennedy Receives Sloan Memorial Award for Cancer Work
New York AP Sen Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts won the Alfred P Sloan Jr Memorial Award from the American Cancer Society for dedication to cancer control. He accused critics of distorting the national effort and highlighted his 1971 drive as a key force behind major cancer programs.
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Robbery Suspect Surrenders in Wachovia Bank Thefts
Winston-Salem man Raymond Otell Banner 31 surrendered at a federal office with an attorney after warrants were issued for him and two other men Gen Henry Barber 33 and Robert Bernard Walker 27 linked to the Coliseum Drive bank robbery. A woman teller was lightly wounded. Banner faces conspiracy to commit armed robbery charges and is held on 50000 dollar bond.
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Episcopal Official Admonished in Wendt Trial
Washington AP A church court recommends a admonition for Rev. William A. Wendt for ordaining an irregularly ordained female priest to lead a communion service. The panel says the penalty is the least severe option short of acquittal. Bishop Creighton has 30 days to decide. The case spans Bishop Allin of New York and a subpoena dispute.
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Senate Rejects 200000 Troop Cut Overseas
The Senate refused a Gravel amendment to cut 200000 troops overseas, defeating the bid amid broader votes on weapon funding. Ford Rockefeller and Schlesinger urged maintaining strength as debates focused on arms programs and nuclear weapons research.
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Harris ERA referendum bill killed by Raleigh panel
In Raleigh the state Senate judiciary committee killed a House-passed plan for a 1976 statewide advisory referendum on the Equal Rights Amendment. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Robert Jones, was postponed indefinitely by Judiciary II. ERA opponents argued the move would deter future chances, while supporters urged assembly duty on the issue.
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Halloween Poisoning Man Gets Death For Killing Son
A Houston man Ronald C. O Bryan was sentenced to death by electric chair for killing his 8 year old son Timothy with poisoned Halloween candy. A district court jury deliberated 71 minutes for the death verdict after earlier convicting him of murder for cyanide laced candy. Prosecutors argued debt and life insurance schemes. defense urged innocence. An automatic appeal follows.
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