Market Clings to Small Gains Amid Mixed Trading
The stock market held modest advances after six straight declines as noon trading showed the Dow up 3.76 to 930.01. On the NYSE advances outnumbered declines 8 to 3 with optimism linked to resumption of Paris peace talks. Large blocks included Oklahoma Gas & Electric and International Rectifier. The AP 60-stock average rose to 320.4 while industrials, rails, and utilities posted gains.
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Associated Press
Stock Averages Signal Mixed Wall Street Tone
New York AP stock table shows varied readings with prominent names like Monsanto and Motorola, while general averages hover around midday values. Bonds also listed with daily net changes and multiple footnotes explain dividends and ex-distributions.
McGovern faces challenges as California and Illinois delegate actions reshape race
McGovern loses ground as California counts a pro reform vote and Illinois blocks Daley delegates. The AP tally shows McGovern at 1226.9 pledged, 282.1 short of 1509. Philadelphia rules questions prompt challenges to Humphrey and Muskie delegates. Louisiana blacks lean to McGovern, while Miami base prepares for conventions. Humphrey warns of elite influence hurting blue collar and elderly voters.
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McGovern
Associated Press
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Humphrey
Muskie
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New Orleans
Dorothy Taylor
Louisiana
Homestead Air Force Base
Miami Beach
Stylish Terry Dress Makes Elegant Summer Return
A floor length terry dress with a round neckline returns in better style this summer. The easy to care for fabric offers comfort and a modern update with a high slit up to the thigh.
Noisy Noon Readout From New York Stock Exchange
AP report shows midday stock index readings in New York with mixed moves across sectors. Industrial shares edge higher while transportation and utility groups vary, reflecting modest overall market activity at noon.
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Senate OKs 9.6 Billion Antipoverty Bill Creating Legal Aid Corp
The Senate approved a 9.6 billion antipoverty bill by a 74 to 16 vote, establishing an independent Legal Services Corporation to aid the poor. Differences with the House will be ironed out in a conference after July 17, with Nixon seeking changes and a possible veto lingering.
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Death Penalty Laws Possible After Supreme Court Ruling
An AP analysis explains the Supreme Court ruling leaves room for Congress or states to craft new death penalty laws. Justices Brennan and Marshall favored full prohibition, while White Stewart and Douglas urged tighter standards to prevent arbitrary sentences. Burger saw potential for standards but deemed the issue unsettled. Nixon voiced hope death penalties could still apply to federal crimes like kidnapping.
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Associated Press
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William O.douglas
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Warren E. Burger
Burger
Nixon
Nixon defends Lavelle retirement amid bombing controversy
President Nixon argues Lavelle's forced retirement was proper and vows the action will deter future unauthorized bombing. He also presses funding for new weapons and seeks Moscow summit arms approvals, claiming mutual understanding on progressing weapons while pursuing broader curbs. He discusses Vietnam talks in broad terms and says continued bombing and mining will persist until POWs are returned.
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Social Security rates and benefits under Church amendment
The Church amendment would raise initial 5.65 percent employer employee rates next year from 5.5 percent. It would adjust the maximum monthly payment for a long‑time worker from 295.40 to 345.40. If prices rise 2 percent annually, a worker could exceed 2000 dollars a month by 2015 under the amendment.
Virginians Open Mountain Tunnels
Virginia marks the opening of the Big Walker Mountain tunnels and the first I 77 segment with Gov. Linwood Holton and former Gov. Mills Godwin Jr. praising bipartisan effort. Sen. D Woodrow Bird called the event the greatest in the mountain region. Sporadic rain delayed the dedication as attendees gathered in the tunnels’ shadow.
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Hijacker McNally Linked to Peru Stop in Parachute Hijack
FBI probes whether Martin J. McNally was stopped near the parachute landing site by Peru Police Chief Richard Blair who questioned a man matching his description. McNally was arrested in Wyandotte, Michigan, charged with hijacking an American Airlines jet, stealing 502500 in ransom and two parachutes. A farmer found 500000 of the ransom in a field. hearing set for July 11 to move case to St. Louis.
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Mann Drug Company Ad Promotes Quick Itch Relief
An old advertisement from Mann Drug Company urges rapid relief for itching and rashes including eczema bites and foot itch. It markets a 5 percent check of any drug counter and promises speedy treatment despite garbled text.
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