Market opens with mixed stocks and slight Dow dip
The New York Stock Exchange opened with a mixed performance as declines edged advances in moderate activity. High priced blue chips fell as investors took profits, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipping 6.40 points to 784.65.
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FAA to Tighten Safety Rules for Commuter Air Lines
Federal Aviation Administration launches a licensing crackdown on commuter air lines and air taxis after a rash of fatal crashes. New rules require stricter pilot training, tougher mechanic standards, regular inspections, and better reporting. The move follows a higher fatality rate than major carriers and calls for higher discipline across operations.
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James R. Polk
Associated Press
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National Air Transportation Conference
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Sharp New Quake Hits In Turkey
A fresh earthquake struck Gediz in western Turkey killing at least 24 people and damaging several villages. Rescue teams, still clearing casualties from last Saturday’s quake that left about 1,300 dead, worked amid aftershocks and rain as 644 bodies were recovered by Monday night.
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Weather Across Five States Braces For Cooler Temperatures
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Virginia forecasts call for cloudy skies cool nights and a mix of rain showers and thundershowers. Lows range from the 30s to 60s with highs mostly in the 50s to 80s, and a cooling trend with clear later in the period especially in the northwest. The forecast includes rain Thursday into Saturday with progressively cooler conditions inland and near the coast.
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Kester Machinery Named Distributor for Warner Electric
Warner Electric motion control products are now stocked by Kester Machinery Co of Winston Salem with locations in Winston Salem and High Point. Immediate delivery includes electric brakes and clutches for automating equipment plus packaged products and controls. Kester Machinery Co headquarters are in Winston Salem.
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Philco-Bendix to Continue Coin Operated Washers Dryers
Philco-Bendix Philco-Ford has announced it will continue to manufacture and distribute coin operated washers dryers and dry cleaners. Woodcoe Inc is the distributor for southern Virginia and North Carolina after previously announcing a discontinuation last September.
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Winn-Dixie Reports Strong Gains In 36 Weeks And Four Weeks
Sales Advance Winn-Dixie grew to 115,766,327 in 36 weeks ending March 7 from a year earlier. Volume across 807 southern supermarkets reached 964,836,157 versus 849,069,830, up 13.63 percent. For the four weeks ending March 7 sales were 112,347,383, up from 101,631,479, a rise of 10,715,904 or 10.54 percent.
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Laos Reclaims Sam Thong Base as Hill Wing Holds
Laotian government forces recaptured the Sam Thong base abandoned to the North Vietnamese on March 18. Refugees are urged to return to the near desert town, but officials warn the situation remains precarious as fighting continues around Sam Thong and in the Plain of Jars with North Vietnamese reinforcements suspected.
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Associated Press
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Laos
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Pathet Lao
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Industry Uses Yardsticks in Selecting Plant Locations
George R. Herbert of the Research Triangle Institute says industry favors yardsticks beyond payrolls when choosing where to build. He cites emphasis on skilled labor and adaptable manpower, plus housing, schools, and tax potential at a plant location conference in Raleigh.
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George R. Herbert
Research Triangle Institute
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Black official denies pressuring him over Carswell letter
Charles F. Wilson deputy chief conciliator for EEOC says no pressure or threats from Justice Department led to his February letter supporting G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court. He notes pressure came from supporters of Nixon's nominated judge and says he prefers a more liberal civil liberties record but made his views clear. Senate vote on April 8 to confirm Carswell looms amid continued controversy.
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Judiciary Committee
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Maddox and Holton Schedule North Carolina Visit
Two high profile Southern governors plan trips to North Carolina. Virginia Governor A Linwood Holton will speak at a Goldsboro event on Thursday. Georgia Governor Lester Maddox plans a Raleigh appearance on April 22 for an American citizenship program with the North Raleigh Exchange Club.
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Georgia
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North Raleigh Exchange Club
Tunney's Daughter Faces Court On Murder Charge
Joan Tunney Wilkinson, daughter of former world heavyweight champ Gene Tunney, appeared in Chesham magistrates court on a charge of murdering her husband Lynn Carter Wilkinson. She was remanded for an April 8 hearing, entered no plea, and no evidence was given. Defense lawyer David Napley requested bail be kept off and that reporting restrictions remain in force.
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England
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Lynn Carter Wilkinson
London
Proxmire Accuses Pentagon of Lockheed Ignorance
Sen William Proxmire charged the Pentagon with an appalling lack of knowledge about Lockheed Aircraft Corp finances amid the C5 super transport contract dispute He demanded a full administration analysis and a cash flow statement by April 8 noting the four programs face huge cost overruns and other Lockheed contracts may be affected.
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David R. Packad
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Thomas F. Morrow
Broxmire
General Account Office
Vietnamese base at Tay Ninh bombarded and attacked
North Vietnamese forces shelled Tay Ninh city and surrounding targets early today. A light American defense at the base incurred casualties, with five enemy bodies found and two prisoners captured at dawn. U S troops withdraw as three Air Force squadrons at Cam Ranh Bay are inactivated.
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N C State Awarded Grant for Educational Computing Program
The National Science Foundation grants North Carolina State University 100400 to support a two year program in the educational uses of computers for engineering studies. Dr. Donald C. Martin, head of the School of Engineering computing facility, will direct the effort.
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National Science Foundation
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DC Residents Vote for President but No City Government Voice
District of Columbia residents gain presidential voting rights but lack representation in local municipal government. The change grants ballot access for national elections while keeping no say in city leadership.
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