Wall Street Rises on Du Pont News and Big-Name Shares Rally
Trading was heavy as Du Pont jumped early and peaked up to nine points before settling higher by about six. GM gained as the market absorbed news of Du Pont distributing its remaining 23 million GM shares while other blue chips and major industries posted gains. The AP average rose 1.3, the Dow up 7.11 to 87.21, with notable movers including Chrysler, U S Steel, Bethlehem, Republic Steel, IBM, Merck, and Polaroid among others.
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AP Averages Over Counter Stocks Guide Market Tone
The report notes steady moves in counter stocks with mixed gains and losses. Traders weigh small-cap trends as earnings season continues and investors seek cautious guidance in volatile conditions.
Engine Runs Over Two Men in Charlotte Deaths
Two men sleeping on tracks were run over and killed by a switch engine on Southern Railway tracks in Charlotte. George Wright Ford, 41, of Memphis, Tenn, was identified by a driver’s license. George Reed Mace, 45, of Forest City, a double amputee, was identified by fingerprints. crutches found nearby. The flagman halted the engine after spotting them, but the first car had already passed over them.
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Remembering John F Kennedy Strength Through Public Affection
Survey results show Americans feel a personal loss after Kennedy’s death. People praise his leadership, moral character, news conferences, and reassuring presence. Many mention his handling of Russians and peace, along with his humor and family life.
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Man and witness recount alibi in Rinaldi case
Rinaldi and his sister allegedly visited a Durham lawyer in September. Begg testified his sister was a key defense witness who remained at his law office after a shopping trip to Durham and Chapel Hill the day Mrs. Rinaldi was killed. Alfred L. Roushee testified he was asked to kill Mrs. Rinaldi for money, an offer he refused.
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One woman shop owner arms herself against thieves
Ann Soloman a 39 year old North Michigan Avenue leather goods shop owner says she will wear a pistol and holster to deter shoplifters claiming thousands of dollars in theft over 20 years. Police say carrying for protection is legal.
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U.S. Denies Spy Charge in Carlson Kidnapping Case
U.S. officials defend Carlson as a humanitarian captive not a spy amid rebel control in the Congo. They say insurgents are responsible for Carlson and other Americans safety. Embassies seek contact as Carlson was captured near Yakoma two months earlier while attempting to reach safety with his wife and two children.
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Winter Weather Bits for North America and Zoo Sightings
The piece forecasts chilly, umbrella weather for many Americans as systems move from the Gulf toward the east. At the National Zoo Snow Star the polar bear shows a thin coat, possibly from rubbing against her pool. Squirrels chase tails, birds migrate oddly, and a playful coin toss proverb hints at a 50-50 winter outlook.
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Smith Island Development Urged by Business Club
A Smith Island development proposal was urged by the local business club at a meeting near the Cape Fear River mouth. Speakers described landmarks and a tourism draw for scenery and fishing and proposed a resort area similar to the Bahamas to showcase unique salt spray grass and trees. Davis urged four club members to visit the island.
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Destiny Turns The Tide On A Waiting Man
A reflective line asserts that fate favors proactive effort over waiting for opportunities to arrive, suggesting personal agency shapes outcomes more than luck.
Guidelines for Smart Investing in 6 Steps
The guide outlines cautious handling of rumors, relying on brokers for facts, and evaluating broker qualifications. It urges considering personal needs such as income from dividends or bonds, budgeting investments, and ensuring living expenses first. It promotes receiving the booklet Investment Facts for planning.
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