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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1971
Page
2
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 7.52 to 889.82 as gains outpaced declines by more than 3 to 1 in moderately active trading. Analysts call the rally technical from an oversold condition with bargain hunting after two weeks of consolidation and note a summer rally may require higher volume.
Washington AP Mills says Congress may still study a tax cut to spur the economy despite President Nixon’s stated opposition. He notes consideration of midyear data and potential quick-acting steps like reviving the 7 percent investment tax credit to spur business investment and jobs, with personal exemptions rising in 1972 and 1973.
The North Carolina Senate blocked final approval of a 4.3 billion budget after rejecting a House amendment to cap state employee raises at 5 percent. A joint conference committee was formed to negotiate a quick settlement as Rep. Howard Twiggs sought to curb large raises for educators and administrators.
Senate passaged emergency employment act 75 to 11 as House rushes to send the measure to the White House before July recess. Nixon vetoed a $5.6 billion public works bill but urged prompt approval of the compromise to create temporary jobs.
The House tentatively approved the Senate passed liquor reform bill 77 to 35, seeking uniform alcohol sale cutoffs and centralized policy power at the state ABC board. It rejected an amendment allowing counties to limit wine sales to ABC stores, while other measures proposed a $2 annual liquor permit and funds for Medicaid costs. The bill also covers Bald Head Island acquisition funding contentious with private ownership and conservationists.
Noon trading on the New York Stock Exchange showed mixed movement as key industrial and transportation components fluctuated. The industrial index hovered around a notable level while transport and energy listings tracked nearby values amid market uncertainty.
Senator Jim Gravel suspends footnotes and military sensitive details while reading the Pentagon papers aloud in the Senate chamber. He says the act stems from love of country and intends full disclosure, though procedural obstacles limit him to sharing copies with news agencies.
At 1:35 am the Soyuz 11 braking engine fired and operated to landing. Recovery team found the crew in their seats with no life signs as Moscow centers reported a fatal accident. Authorities investigate the cause as grief spreads through Moscow and state media air somber tributes.
Pasadena based Jet Propulsion Laboratory reports a design error in Mariner 9's electronic circuit causing rapid nitrogen use by the attitude control system. The unmanned craft is set for a 90 day Mars orbit starting November 13 with TV transmissions and atmosphere tests, but nitrogen issues may reduce the extended mission from nine months to six if consumption cannot be cut.
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