Market drift higher as Dow tops 769 on light trading
The Dow Jones average rose 1.26 to 769.21 as investors priced in hopes of easier monetary policy. The AP 60-stock index gained 0.3 to 272.4 with mixed moves across sectors and a boost from government signals on money supply.
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The report compiles daily Dow Jones averages across 10 public utilities and 10 industrials with higher grade bonds also summarized. It highlights general market movements and bond performance for investors.
Over-The-Counter Stock Averages Reported
Quotations from the NASD indicate inter-dealer prices around 11 a.m. Prices reflect representative values and exclude retail markups, markdowns, or commissions as markets vary through the day.
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Forecast North Carolina and Virginia Weather Outlook
North Carolina sees fair to partly cloudy skies in the east and rain chances west tonight with more widespread showers Friday. Lows 45 to 50. Virginia mostly cloudy with possible rain tonight and Friday highs in the 50s. Extended North Carolina outlook shows chances of rain through the weekend with 60s highs and 40s at night.
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Pharmacy Ethics Code Is Reviewed At NC Hearing
Independent pharmacists urged the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy to ban advertising of drugs and prescriptions arguing ads drive small shops out of business. Large chains countered it is not the board’s role to favor one segment. The hearing examined a proposed ethics code and a disputed advertising clause.
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Burlington School Desegregation Ruling Encourages Officials
A government hearing examiner ruled that J. F. Gunn elementary in Burlington is in compliance with the 1964 Civil Rights Act,despite a 98 percent Black student body. The decision could influence desegregation efforts statewide and warns against attempting white flight or private-school enrollment to resegregate the school.
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Governor Not Hesitant On Taxes
Richmond Gov Linwood Holton says he will not hesitate to propose a cigarette tax increase or other revenue measures if state revenues miss expectations He noted 470000 cushion in a 38 billion budget and said authorities allow him to bring up revenue measures He spoke on a live television panel after the 1970 session and before a possible 1971 special session if a constitutional revision passes in November
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Laos Laos Cambodia Developments Stir U S Vietnam Pullout Plans
The White House said Nixon will weigh Laos and Cambodia events as he weighs a fourth stage pullout from South Vietnam. Ziegler noted the March 15 withdrawal of 50 000 remains on schedule while evaluating progress in South Vietnam enemy activity and the Paris talks. Senators Mansfield McGovern Fulbright voiced concerns about Cambodia, with Mansfield urging U S withdrawal and McGovern warning of possible aid to right wing groups.
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Gravel opposes Carswell for Supreme Court nomination
Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska declared his opposition to G Harrold Carswell's Supreme Court nomination, bringing the publicly opposed count to 23. He cited Carswell's civil rights record and alleged bias, noting past statements supporting white supremacy and potential ABA canon violations.
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Cambodias Sihanouk ousted as Lon Nol rivals take control
reports from Phnom Penh say Sihanouk was ousted as Gen. Lon Nol and Sirik Matak moved to seize real power. Beijing welcomed Sihanouk with a red carpet as he sought support while foreign diplomats observed a quiet capital and no government recognition yet.
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