Stocks Drift Lower as Trading Remains Light
Prices slipped on the New York Stock Exchange with the Dow Jones average down 1.85 to 763.13 as volume stayed thin amid a postal strike. Bristol-Myers fell 3% to 60 while Union Carbide dropped as earnings announcements clouded the market mood.
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New York
Bristol-Myers
Justice Department
Associated Press
Union Carbide
Mohawk Data
Natomas
Memorex
Xerox
It&t
American Stock Exchange
Savin Business Machines
Syntex
New York Stock Indexes Mixed Amid Broad Trading
Afternoon prices show widespread activity across many issues with notable names such as IBM, Halliburton, and American Can among movers. Traders track percentages and quotes in a volatile session as percent changes hover around single digits and several large caps report varied results.
American Stock Exchange noon prices mixed across many issues
The AMEX list shows widespread percentage changes with Aerojet Air West Am Petr and many others trading between gains and losses. Several bonds and equities display varied shifts as raw figures reflect a broad market snapshot.
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New York
American Stock Exchange
Oo Net
Aerojet
Air West
AO Industrmn
ArklGas
Asamera Oi
AtlasCorp
Barnes Engo mM
BrascanLt la
Grit Pet
Chile
Cinerama
Data Cent
Tm — Dillard
Dixityn Orp
EquityCp
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Ssi
Feimont Oi
Frontier Air
Gen Plywood
Goldfield
Husky
Hycon Mfg
Hydromet
Imp
Dow Jones Averages Report Fluctuations and Close Notes
The Dow Jones averages show a slight decline with a closing around 763.13, down 1.85 points amid mixed market activity. Trading volume or related indices indicate marginal shifts as investors react to ongoing financial data.
New York Exchange Index Sees Noon Uptick
New York trading at noon shows the Exchange Index advancing with a 15 cent gain to 51.18, signaling a modest midday uptick in the market.
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NEW
Stock Averages and Market Figures Report
The Associated Press compiles daily stock averages with figures for rails utilities and other indices. The report lists noon figures, prior day levels, week and month comparisons, and year benchmarks including highs and lows for the period.
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Ress
Rails Util
Rallis Ind Fon. L.d
Symposium To Be Held In Goldsboro By Leading Alcoholism Experts
Dr. William Bethune will chair a symposium in Goldsboro featuring five prominent Southern specialists on alcoholism. Participants include Dr. D. H. Knott of Tennessee and national rehab and mental health institutes, Dr. James D. Beard of UT, Dr. Maxwell Wiseman of Baltimore, Dr. Ebbe C. Hoff of Virginia, and Dr. Vernell Fox of Atlanta.
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Goldsboro
N. C
William Bethune
Bethune
D. H.knott
University of Tennessee
Tennessee Psychiatris Hospital and Research Institute
James D. Beard
Forecast North Carolina and Surrounding States Outlook
Weather outlook notes rain showers across the east with clearing west tonight and into Saturday. North Carolina sees cooler nights 35 to 40 with 50s on the south coast. rain possible in southeast. South Carolina expects occasional rain and cool nights, lows 37 to 43, 50s elsewhere. Virginia shows mainly cloudy skies with occasional rain, highs in the 50s Saturday. Extended week hints rain or showers early, then fair, with daytime highs mostly 50s to 60s.
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Mor-Nor
Motorola
Nat Indust
Natlead
Cowles
Nat Steel
Cox
Nat Tea
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Newmont
Cudahy
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Love
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Penney JC
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Fansteel Inc
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RCA
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Tektronix
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Texaco
Texetra
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TRW Inc
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Union Pacif
Uniroyal
UnitAire
UN Fruit
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Ten Americans killed at Firebase Granite in Vietnam attack
Ten American soldiers died and 31 were wounded when North Vietnamese sappers overran the jungle firebase midway between Hue and the A Shan Valley. The base held but the assault marked the heaviest U S ground action loss since February.
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Saigon
Hue
A Shan Valiey
U.S
da Nang
U.S. Navy
Chaos in Indochina as Lon Nol shifts Cambodia drift
The article analyzes shifting loyalties in Southeast Asia as Lon Nol proclaims neutrality yet leans toward the United States. Sihanouk’s neutralist stance is questioned amid proximity to China and potential Communist influence. It discusses U.S. recognition, Soviet interests, and the chance of broader Laos and Vietnam settlements under Geneva framework.
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Sihanouk
Red China
Washington
Hanoi
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Indochina
Moscow
China
Peking
Southeast Asia
Laos
Vietnam
Carswell Opponents Probe To Keep Their Case Alive
Washington AP briefed on the Senate battle over Supreme Court nominee G Harrold Carswell. Opponents broaden their attack with speeches and letters challenging his civil rights record and judicial conduct as advocates press for a wider groundswell of opposition.
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Carswell
Washington
Senate
Supreme Court
G. Harrold Carswell
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Nixon
Elbert P. Tuttle
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Tallahassee
Fla
Edward Brooke
R-Mass
Mike Gravel
Alaska
Draft renunciation at odds with Jolley’s claims
Jolley renounced his U S citizenship claiming conscientious objections to the draft. The five member board deemed the act voluntary though one dissenter argued he became a man without a country. The issue centers on whether the renunciation was voluntary or compelled by conscience.
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Jolley
Atlanta
Anthony L. Montaquila
Jolly
United States
Montaquila
N C Institutes Ask For Money
Raleigh AP reports North Carolina technical institutes and community colleges seek 121 million dollars for the next biennium. The requests include 30 million for salaries and 31 million for construction across the system, with funds for equipment, programs, teachers, and staff.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Technical Institutes and Community Colleges
Loan Okayed For Gastonia Housing for Elderly
The Department of Housing and Urban Development approved a 1 370 905 loan to Gastonia North Carolina Housing Authority to build low rent housing for the elderly on the east side of Linwood Road. About 1100 units are planned.
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Washington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Gastonia, N. C
B. Everett Jordan
DN. C
Linwood Road
Moratorium Declared In Atlanta Walkout
Atlanta mayor Sam Massell, after an 11th hour petition from civic and church leaders, announced a temporary moratorium through the morning hours. About 2,000 striking workers. 500 National Guardsmen on standby. city leaves canceled for police. Union seeks higher wages amid five inch rainfall and clogged sewers while city cites 2.5 million annual cost to fund raises.
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Atlanta, Ga
Sam Massell
National Guardsmen
Atlanta
Morton Shapiro
American Federation of State
Afl—Cio
Public Works Department
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