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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1967
Page
6
Week in New York markets highlights stocks and bonds with commodities lagging as traders weigh economic signals. Investors monitor major indices and sector performance while bond yields fluctuate and commodity prices drift in a cautious trading environment.
New York markets extended a summer rally as steels led advancing issues despite cigarette stock volatility. The Dow rose 15 points to 882.05 and volume surged, with American Telephone amid record holders facing paper losses from June highs.
London reports that Associated Electrical Industries may join Russia in bidding on a $300 million dam project in Argentina. The move would mark the first British firm collaborating with the Soviets outside the Communist sphere, though the bid is described as in an early stage by a spokesman.
ACCRA Ghana an American specialist announced a dead man's eye was transplanted into a blind woman marking the country first such operation. Dr George Faille of Baptist Hospital Nalerigu said the procedure was performed by Dr William Rowlett and the woman can see with a contact lens. New Lions Club officers installed Henry Harden named president for 1967 68 with Bud Davis Roy Hall Tom Harmon Weaver Moreman Bryce Martin Travis Thomas and Jess Hendrix among the officers.
Taylor Knight, soon to graduate from Texas Tech, is hired as the second vocational agriculture teacher at Post High School. The state has approved a two teacher department for 1967 68 with E A Howard heading the school's vocational agriculture program.
Sam Etter, warehouse superintendent, says plans are under way to more than double space at Texas Highway Department warehouses in the area. Current storage is about 21 000 square feet with a planned addition of 25 000 square feet. The larger facility is expected to start early next year. Also cited: the Automobile Legal Association notes 1966 U S auto production would be worth 71 000 if dimes were as abundant as ducks.
A Senate session discusses a proposed campaign financing bill in May. Lawmakers from several committees consider amendments and potential impacts on fundraising, disclosure, and oversight as the measure moves toward a vote.
Senate committees explore a bill to require disclosure of political funds and sources while raising limits on individual donations and loosening current campaign caps. The effort to fund presidential campaigns from private contributors faces uncertain timelines and possible tax credit hacks. Gas light era note places modern growth in use at roughly 1.75 million units.
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