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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1966
Page
2
The New York stock market holds a slight overall gain as cigarette stocks advance on favorable news. A scientist reportedly isolates a major new element related to cigarette smokes, a move tied to the potential shift in cigarette manufacturer shares.
Forecast notes on American Stock Exchange transactions in New York. Unofficial figures and neon sale data are mentioned with footnotes. Dividend and paid items are treated as regular. The snippet lists identifications and highlights market activity.
A mixed stock index note lists indices and dividend terms with references to 1965 and 1966 payments and ex-dividend status. The North Carolina forecast predicts partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures, and showers, with weekend highs in the 60s to mid 70s and warming then cooling into early next week.
Bond market update notes a shift toward higher grade rails public and industrial issuances. Investor interest focuses on shorter durations with improved liquidity and favorable yield spreads.
Witnesses recount a woman screaming from a 21 story apartment building ledge on 87th Street. Police say the family recently moved in. the man, a Malawi official, was brought to the scene. A construction worker said the woman threw a child from the window as onlookers called for help.
The U S military command said 173 bombing missions were flown over North Vietnam on Thursday, a new high. One Air Force F105 Thunderchief was shot down 70 miles northwest of Vinh, with a helicopter rescue, as U S and South Vietnam urged a halt to eastern end infiltration.
Washington AP report notes a drive to enact Social Security benefit increases this year slowed as the House Ways and Means Committee shifts to other bills awaiting two draft proposals. Leaders say action could come before adjournment, though Senate hearings may be required.
Sirica said Shelton acted in defiance of the committee in a premeditated move. Six other Klansmen were indicted alongside Shelton and face trial delay until Shelton’s appeal is resolved. Named defendants include J Robert Jones grand dragon North Carolina Robert Scoggin grand dragon South Carolina Calvin Craig grand dragon Georgia Marshall Korengay grand dragon Virginia George Dorsett Greensboro N C and Robert Hudgins Cary North Carolina.
Chicago remains a vital transfer hub linking the East and West as mail pileups hinder operations. The Chicago post office, handling about 15 million pieces daily, faces destruction and recruiting challenges as it tries to manage the backlog and its effects nationwide.
Senator Stennis predicts U S military strength in Vietnam will reach 500000 by year end and continue at 15000 monthly input for 12 months. Some officials say as many as 750000 troops may be needed to end the war.
Lyndon B. Johnson, at a televised news conference, discusses Asia and the Viet Nam alliance while joking about Republicans and Social Security. He describes his daily routine including early rising, long workdays, and a relaxing shower and shave before sleep.
Samuel H. Sheppard denied a venue change in his second murder trial in Cleveland. Judge Talty delayed start to Oct 24 and said move possible if impartial jurors cannot be found. juror screening to determine fairness continues.
The first major snowstorm of the season hits the U S midsection causing road and air travel disruption. Wyoming reports two deaths and Cheyenne roads are closed as winds up to 65 mph create eight foot drifts. Planes halt at Cheyenne Airport and 27 eastern plains schools close.
Lawrence Rockefeller, 22, heir to the Rockefeller fortune, aims to join VISTA and live in a Harlem tenement to aid slum residents. He would work full time, receive room and board plus 50 dollars monthly, and stay until Army duty requires. He cites natural inclination to help people and notes timing before his uncle's campaign.
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