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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1977
Page
2
The Dow Jones average fell 1.91 to 874.48 at noon as gains and losses balanced. Analysts cited better capital spending forecasts but muted volume curbing further upswing while the NYSE composite dipped to 54.55 and the AMEX index rose to 119.28 with 7.83 million shares traded.
Readable fragments show New York stock prices and bid data with numerous company tickers such as DeltaAir FordM and CocaCola. The list includes percentages and price figures in a dense, tabular format typical of late era market pages.
A dense OCR stock table captures numerous company names and performance figures. It lists prices, percentages, and trading indicators across a broad range of firms including 3M Texaco Kellogg and Kroger with percentages highlighting dividends, ex-dividends and other stock movements. The page includes footnotes detailing dividend terminology and special notations.
New York noon price data and related market movements across industries including transportation, utilities, and industrials. Indexes show mixed results with several declines and modest gains, reflecting broad sector activity and notable corporate listings.
The High Point Enterprise outlines mail and carrier subscription rates with daily and Sunday options, page charges, and mailing terms. It notes independent contractor carriers, AP news use rights, and advance payment cautions, with contact guidance for home delivery rates.
A storm in the Atlantic intensified to hurricane strength with 75 mph winds. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center say Clara will likely strengthen but poses no immediate land threat as of Thursday midday. The center placed it about 260 miles north-northwest of Bermuda moving east-northeast at 20 mph and expected to slow and turn northeast. Sustained tropical-storm winds start at 39 mph and hurricane status at 74 mph.
A Greensboro police major received a department level reprimand and 30 day suspension for helping arrange private meetings between jail prisoners and women. Four others including a captain, a sergeant and two detectives were reprimanded and suspended five to fifteen days. One officer received a division level reprimand with no suspension.
Washington AP reports Elizabeth Ray dismisses rumors of her death as a scary fake story. The former congressional aide who exposed ex Representative Wayne Hays financial improprieties says the rumor began from an angry ex-boyfriend after investigators looked into payments she received.
The American Sociological Association adopted resolutions condemning attempts to block homosexual rights and opposing misuse of sociological data. The group urged laws and ordinances to secure civil rights for homosexuals during its national convention in Chicago.
Panamanians rejoiced with bells and parades after signing the canal treaties. In the Canal Zone, American opponents marched in black, while Panamanians clashed with police outside the Foreign Ministry, dozens injured and at least 30 arrested.
The U S government plans private collection of about 430 million dollars in defaulted federally insured student loans from roughly 390 000 borrowers. Those in default will get a last chance to repay before their files move to a collection agency with potential impact on credit, mortgages, and loans.
Washington AP The Carter administration has Latin American backing for the new Panama Canal treaty but faces doubt over American public and Congressional support. Reagan testifies that Senate ratification could invite Soviet and Cuban influence as polls show minority backing for the pact.
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