Dow Posts Sharp Morning Gain As Middle East Tension Eases
The Dow Jones average rose 7.46 to 754.93 at mid session as the market recouped part of prior losses. Analysts noted investor relief from reports Syria may withdraw from Jordan and that US and USSR pursue diplomatic steps amid Middle East uncertainty.
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Nixon seeks expanded FBI power to combat campus bombings
President Nixon asked Congress to grant authority for FBI deployment on campuses hit by bombings and arson. He also seeks an increase of agents from 7,000 to 8,000 at a cost of 23 million dollars annually to aid bombing investigations and airplane hijacking. The measure gains quick support in the House Judiciary Committee and was outlined to Republican leaders at a White House conference.
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Woodbury St. Man Arrested For Burglary and Theft
William Dockery, 25, of Woodbury Street, arrested on breaking and entering and larceny charges. He allegedly took two cases of syringes and two cases of penicillin from Dr. O. E. Tillman’s Gordon Street office. Police investigate additional break in at Covert Textiles on W Green Drive with rifles, pistol, and television stolen.
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Borman Urges Red Cross Role in Vietnam POWs
Former astronaut Frank Borman told a joint Congress session that the International Red Cross is a hopeful third party to assist Americans imprisoned in Vietnam. He cited worldwide sympathy, urged continued Red Cross access, and pressed for separating peace talks from prisoner conditions. He also criticized charges that pilots are war criminals and noted concerns over prison camp conditions in South Vietnam.
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Living costs show slight uptick in August
The bureau reports total living costs rose six tenths of one percent in August after a March to July pattern of smaller increases. Food, other commodities and services contributed, while durable goods rose and used cars fell two percent. House prices climbed sharply and new car prices eased less than usual.
Cambodian Government Presses Forward After Stalled Advance
The Cambodian government reports forward movement toward Taing Kauk seven miles north of Phnom Penh after a prior delay caused by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. The spokesman says advance elements meet light resistance and the count of enemy casualties remains disputed.
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Food Stamp fraud crackdown targets weak local procedures
Government food stamp officials say local welfare procedures are lax with cards stolen or sold openly. Agriculture Secretary Hardin warned of a broad crackdown after reports of ineligible or fictitious recipients and bootleg stamps, with cases under investigation in several cities and actions planned to withdraw stamps where needed.
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82nd Airborne Stays On Alert at Fort Bragg
The 13,000 member 82nd Airborne Division remains in increased readiness at Fort Bragg awaiting orders. Crews prepare equipment for possible shipment to the Middle East, lashing gear to heavy airdrop platforms though no platforms are loaded on C141 cargo jets. Col. Ross Johnson, Army spokesman, says the unit awaits further Defense Department orders.
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