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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1968
Page
2
The Dow Jones rose 3.01 to 838.13 at midday before slipping, with advances about two to one. News of Lockheed’s $2.16 billion engine deal and a proposed acquisition by Glen Avon provided the lift, while traders booked quick profits.
Thomasville stockholders approve a capital restructure increasing common stock to par and adjusting preferred and new common shares while authorizing the board to set limitations. The firm reported net sales of $16,405,834 for the quarter.
AP reports stock averages with brief market movement and notable shifts in key indices. The bulletin notes gains in some sectors and declines in others amid trading activity.
The New York Stock Exchange index shows a neon tone in early trading as market activity resumes following a quiet session. Analysts expect volatility amid mixed earnings and macro data.
Article reports no backing for a proposed French gold plan as Michel Debre and Charles de Gaulle clash over finance and policy. The piece notes unrest and demonstrations with hostile chants seen near a hotel entrance, reflecting tense European debates.
Forecast shows lows in the 50s tonight with a gradual warmup through Saturday. Highs planned in the 75 to 82 range with multiple days of pleasant conditions and mainly dry weather.
The forecast covers North Carolina with five day outlooks and South Carolina expecting 75 to 85 degrees in the coming days. Lows and precise values are incomplete due to the garbled OCR text.
Police reported five shots fired at officers at Beale Street and Hernando Avenue during a riot area clash. Officers wore bulletproof vests as snipers watched zones while authorities halted bus service amid the unrest. One man, Payne, was killed after the march ended and looting surged.
The pro and anti draft debates sparked by Bobby Seale drew heavy booing at Brigham Young University in Provo. Seale defended his views, saying the audience should hear the truth despite differing opinions. He faced cooler receptions elsewhere, with BYU producing the strongest contrast.
Greensboro AP report quotes Stickley urging removal of political influence from the board of trustees elections. He advocates a bi partisan or non partisan board to safeguard the Consolidated University’s preeminence and open access to higher education for all North Carolinians.
Governor Lurleen Wallace shows small improvement after cancer surgery with doctors noting she sat up briefly and drank milk. A possible pulmonary embolus was reported as a postoperative complication. Her husband, former Gov. George Wallace, canceled a campaign tour to stay with her.
A plane with paratroopers from the 2nd Airborne Division returned to Pope Air Force Base North Carolina after a short duty in the field. Troopers with less than six months since combat assignments would be sent back to Ft. Bragg as soon as possible. A second plane was set to arrive at Pope on Saturday.
Pentagon released latest Vietnam war casualty list naming three North Carolina servicemen among the dead. S Sgt Paul L Woodward of Jacksonville is married to Mrs Ke zuko Woodard and Pfc Edward L Hoover of Charlotte is the son of Van B Hoover.
Playwright Israel Zangwill described themes of immigration and culture in The Melting Pot, using a line about a character Jane M Oats to illustrate blending identities. The fragment reflects early 20th century debates on assimilation and national identity.
Students question Senator McCarthy on the Vietnam war and draft issues. He urges moderation and hints that the retirement of Selective Service director Hershey could ease tensions, drawing applause from campus audiences for calls to rethink punitive draft use.
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