Market slips as blue chips retreat amid broad index pullback
The noon Dow fell 5.34 to 924.36 as blue chip stocks led losses after a recent rally. The NYSE composite dropped 0.09 to 55.33 while the American index eased 0.20 to 119.99. Volume slowed to 8.89 million shares by noon. Buffalo Forge rose to 36% on strong six month earnings. Analysts note money moving from blue chips to lower price earnings ratio stocks with higher yields.
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Stock Listings and Noon Indexes From New York Markets
NYSE price readings show mixed results with many issues quoted. The noon index reports list sector breakdowns for industrial transportation and utilities along with a brief note on the American Stock Exchange noon index and declines in the composite figures.
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Market Averages and Industrial Stock Listings Preview
The page lists stock quotes and prices for a range of firms including TRW, Tandy, Technicolor, Telec, Texaco, Textron, Thiokol and TWA. Values show daily percentage changes and share figures, with indices and company notes interspersed throughout a dense ticker-style layout.
Dow Jones Averages Turn Narrow As Market Holds Ground
The Associated Press reports stock prices mostly steady at noon with mixed gains across key issues. Major industrials and utilities show modest moves while several large names exhibit small shifts, reflecting cautious trading as investors weigh earnings and economic signals.
High Point Enterprise Masthead and Rate Note
The High Point Enterprise publishes daily and Sunday editions from 710 Church Avenue High Point North Carolina. Subscriptions and carrier delivery terms are listed with rates and mailing options, noting AP rights and advertiser representation.
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Tragedy at Tennessee Jail Fire Kills and Injures Dozens
In Waukesha Wisconsin a missing youths case ties to Lad Lake Inc. Zinmer, in a padded cell after toilet flooding, is linked to the Tennessee jail fire. Officials report 56 inmates. 22 escaped with 19 airlifted to Nashville area hospitals. eight visitors left during the final visiting period. 18 others including two firefighters treated. Governor Blanton calls it among the greatest Tennessee tragedies.
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Ray Blanton
Tennessee
Women Gain Independent Credit Under New Federal Rules
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act and related rules spur women to seek credit in their own names. Diners Club notes a surge to 59,000 women with own-name cards in 1977, with 11 percent of new accounts by women. Master Charge reports 14.4 million women cardholders in 1976, while Visa cites 37.2 percent of surveyed women owning cards. Lenders must not use marital status or require a husband’s signature for separate accounts, and notices advise dual listings for existing joint accounts.
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Ford Praises Carter Budget Balancing Efforts
Former President Gerald R. Ford praises President Carter for budget balancing but says Congress must back up rhetoric with action. He warns Carter should press ahead with tough decisions and urges caution on Cuba and Vietnam relations while noting doubts about a SALT agreement by October.
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Canadians Hold Huey Newton En Route To California Trial
Huey Newton a Black Panther leader, en route from Cuba to California for murder trial, remains jailed in Canada at least until Wednesday after immigration arrest. His lawyer seeks delay to obtain documents. U S authorities say no extradition or unlawful flight charge remains. Newton and wife Gwen Newton entered Canada after Havana flight, Newton seeking time to confer with lawyers.
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Evert crushes King to reach Wimbledon semifinals
Wimbledon England AP Chris Evert defending champion routed Billie Jean King 6 1 6 2 on center court in front of about 15 000 as King seeking a comeback fell behind. King had fewer points than Tracy Austin who was beaten by Evert 6 1 6 1 in the prior round.
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Carter proposes higher mileage standards to save fuel
The Carter administration announced new automobile mileage rules aiming for 22 mpg in 1981, 24 mpg in 1982, 23 mpg in 1983, and 27 mpg in 1984. Cars would be smaller and lighter with four to six cylinder engines. The plan targets long term 27.5 mpg by 1985 and cites savings of about $1,000 per new car over its life.
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Gays March In Major Cities For Pride Week Demonstrations
Tens of thousands joined Gay Pride Week events in cities like San Francisco New York Chicago and Miami. San Francisco reported more than 100000 marchers possibly the largest since 1960s antiwar protests while New York saw about 12000 along a 28 block Fifth Avenue route.
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Lawmaker Proposes Separate Anti Pornography Measure
Rep Jim Morgan backed a separate anti pornography statute linked to nuisance reform. He warned bookstores would be forced out of business if the measure fails in court. The plan would bar any two of bookstores theaters peep shows and massage parlors from sharing a building.
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