Market Slump Widens In Light Trading On Wall Street
The Dow fell to 775.87 at noon with a 0.25 drop, while the 60 stock average slid 0.8 to 275.5. Decliners led gainers 647 to 382 on the NYSE as banks failed to follow small lenders in cutting rates, dampening buying.
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Texas Instruments
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Honeywell
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Telex
Disney
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Redman Industries
Smith International
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Tandy
Technicron
New York Exchange Ends Quiet, Mixed Trading Across Stocks
Afternoon prices show scattered gains and losses among major names with Avnet Avon Beckman and IBM among active issues. Trading in many large labels remains choppy as investors weigh earnings and sector signals amid ongoing market uncertainty.
Averages Drift As Dow Jones Sees Market Mixed
Trading highlights show Dow Jones Industrial Average at 775,872.25 with slight declines in transport and utilities sectors. A broad list of stocks including Merck, Pfizer, Philip Morris, Alcoa and others contribute to a fluctuating session across industrials and consumer goods.
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Over-The-Counter Stock Averages and Quotes
Inter-dealer NASD quotes as of 11 a m show over the counter stock prices for Amer Furniture, Colonial Stores, First Union Bank, Hardee's, Life of Carolina, N C National Bank, Piedmont Aviation, Pub Ser of NC and others with bid and ask figures varying by issue. Prices exclude retail markups and commissions.
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Hardee’s
Integen
Life of Carolina
N.C.N.B. Corp
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Pied. Aviation
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Forecast North and South Atlantic States Weather Update
Regional forecast shows rain and showers tapering in North Carolina and Virginia with colder nights. South Carolina and Georgia expect cloudy skies with showers and cooler Friday. Overnight lows range from the 20s in the mountains to mid 50s along the coast, with highs mainly in the 40s to 60s.
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South Carolina
Virginia
Georgia
Stock averages and bonds data from Thursday market page
The page shows A P stock averages compiled by The seated Pros i 5 ind. Ralls Util Stocks with daily highs and lows for Thursday. Bond averages are listed with values for Thursday and 1968 low figures, covering industrial and utility groups.
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Stock Exchange Noon Prices Report From AP Listing
The American Stock Exchange noon prices table shows numerous securities with last, high, and low figures. Several tickers including Aerojet Air West Am Petr and others display varied percentage changes and nominal values among listed equities and data footnotes explain dividend and distribution terms.
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Associated Press
Dan Beach Joins Factors Inc as Credit Manager
Dan Beach becomes credit manager at Factors Inc a NCNE subsidiary after leaving Indian Head Hosiery where he served as assistant credit manager for two years. He previously worked at Dan Brady Street in Winston-Salem and Greensboro. Beach is married to Janet Wynne of Rocky Mount with one child. The Greensboro Chapter AI IE meets today at 6 pm at the Sheraton Motor Inn.
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Indian Head Hosiery Co., Inc
Indian Head
Dan & Bradystreet, Inc
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Greensboro
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Rocky Mount
Ncne Corporation
Elon College Allows Sale of Veritas Newspaper on Campus
Elon College administrators granted permission for the Veritas staff to sell their newspaper on or off campus after they signed an agreement taking responsibility for content. Four staffers who distributed the edition faced hearings after obscenities were found, were suspended, then reinstated following agreement to answer charges. A hearing before the Honor Council was planned for the next Wednesday.
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Veritas
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Chester
Japanese Consul General Kidnapped in Sao Paulo Brazil
Police pursue possible ransom demand linkage to jailed terrorists after Nobuo Okuchi was abducted from a limousine in Sao Paulo. Five gunmen seized the 56 year old envoy and released his driver. Past case involved U S Ambassador Elbrick in Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio de Janeiro
Mexico
Clerk Carrier Positions Open in North Carolina Post Offices
The Civil Service Commission invites applications for substitute clerk carrier jobs across North Carolina post offices. No residence requirement. open test with no experience needed. Unlimited filing until further notice. Obtain forms and details from High Point Post Office, Postmaster W L York.
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Birds By The Million Descend On Scotland Neck
RALEIGH AP Mayor Fred Harrison and district officials met with Gov. Bob Scott and state officials to address a severe bird problem in Scotland Neck. Federal agencies estimate three to six million birds, including starlings and blackbirds, drop nightly, creating health, odor, and noise concerns. Federal agencies plan on site review in the next few days to map a response.
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Newspapers Hold Talks On Merger
Times-Mirror Co parent of the Los Angeles Times says merger discussions with Newsday Inc have occurred. A letter of intent to buy Newsday for 75 million dollars was reported, but minority stockholders may balk. Capt. Guggenheim and Norman Chandler reportedly discussed a possible merger with no agreement reached.
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Norman Chandler
Times- Mirror
Pipers sign 6-7 Mike Maloy from Davidson for 3 years
Pittsburgh Pipers announce the signing of 6-foot-7 Mike Maloy from Davidson for three years at a 2:30 p.m. news conference with ABA Commissioner Jack Dolph present. Maloy, 21, is a two time AP second team All American and starred for the Southern Conference.
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Secret Service pushes new powers to guard Nixon
Secret Service chief James Rowley told a Senate panel that more visitors have breached Nixon’s vacation security at San Clemente and Camp David. He urged Congress to criminalize unauthorized entry and related offenses near presidential residences, while lawmakers weigh broader protections.
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Decision Sought On Vote Age
Senate Leader Mansfield pushes for quick vote on lowering voting age to 18 after a 62 21 Senate test. Debate centers on Congress versus constitutional amendment and the impact on the Voting Rights Act extension for 10 to 11 million youths.
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Catholics Aim for Protestant Unity Plan Progress in Church Union Talks
Catholic observers say a plan evolving at the Consultation on Church Union could strengthen efforts toward Christian unity. Delegates from nine denominations work in small groups toward revisions by Friday with ratification aimed by the mid-1970s. The plan seeks standards that may reduce racism and polarization amid about 25 million members, roughly 20 million white.
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George Tavard
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