Market Holds Steady Amid Modest Friday Gains
Stocks moved higher at mid day with the Dow up 2.19 to 759.86 as analysts cited easing credit conditions and hopes for a rate cut. The Associated Press 60 stock average rose 1.1 to 254.1 while breadth favored advances over declines on the NYSE. Major issues such as Chrysler and AT&T posted gains, with several ARMs and tech plays rising while metals and airlines led broader gains.
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New York Stock Prices end midday with mixed results
The New York Exchange shows scattered gains and losses in noon quotes with several prominent names such as AT&T, Sperry, and Amoco reporting varied percentages. Traders monitor fluctuations and watch market leaders including General Electric and Boeing Co for directional hints.
Night of gunfire near Black Panther building leaves questions
A policeman was fired on by a masked assailant who fled in a car after a dramatic incident. An ambulance reached the scene as turmoil spread with sniper fire and tear gas. Troy Montgomery, 16, was wounded, and John Melvin McClellan, 26, was arrested for murder amid a siege that raised uncertain blame between Panthers and protesters.
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Fugitive Ray Aldridge Paroled After Model Life in Illinois
Ray Aldridge, once jailed for a 1948 Gastonia policeman’s murder and who escaped from a North Carolina prison, was freed on parole after a life-term served 19 years. He built a new life in Rockford Illinois as a metal factory worker and was paroled to Illinois authorities following a campaign by supporters in both states.
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Supreme Court weighs flag display in two New York cases
Appeals question whether criminal punishment can follow from the use or display of the American flag. Stephen Radich faced 60 days for seven Morrel flag art pieces, while Nassau County cases target peace symbol overlays on a flag image. The high court previously protected anti flag denouncement but avoided ruling on punishment for burning or defacing the flag.
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Senate Review Flags Law Case on Free Speech
A New York Court of Appeals upholds a conviction under a 1967 flag desecration law, rejecting the claim that respect for the flag can be compelled. Critics argue the law intrudes on First Amendment rights and protestors attack similar laws banning flag design. Prosecutor Constantine Fafou plans to appeal under Greek law after Eugenia Niarchos died last May on her husband’s island.
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Bill To Modernize Congress Wins Approval In House
The House approved a reform bill 326 to 19 after two months of debate, aiming to end secret voting, speed votes, and expand minority rights. It also allows television coverage of committee sessions and introduces electronic voting and computer services. The measure, first overhaul in 24 years, faces Senate adjournment pressure with Oct. 15 target.
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Niarchos Indictment Rejected by Greek Court Panel
A panel of lower court judges in Athens rejected a public prosecutor's proposal to indict Stavros Niarchos for causing bodily injury leading to the death of his wife Eugenie on May 4.
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Margaret Ervin backs Sam Ervin on ERA debate
Mrs. Margaret Ervin, wife of Sen. Sam Ervin, says she agrees with her husband on opposing the equal rights amendment. She notes she supports his efforts to help women while fearing changes to amenities and roles may come if the House amendment advances.
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FCC Commissioner Criticizes Agnew on Drug Glorification
FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson says Spiro Agnew attack on rock music targets the wrong group. Johnson urges focusing on corporate campaign contributors tied to drug and alcohol profits and advertising that glamorizes youth drug use. He notes songwriters discuss drug themes but do not finance campaigns.
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