Wall Street Falls as Markets Decline on Vietnam and Price Clamp
The Dow Jones average slid sharply Monday amid broad selling on the New York Stock Exchange. Airlines, drugs, steels, motors, and glamour stocks led losses as investors eyed Vietnam war concerns and a Price Commission price restraint order. Trading slowed with volume at 12.69 million on the Big Board and 85.4 million on the Amex, while key indexes closed lower.
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Dow Jones closes with mixed gains amid utility stock shifts
New York reports a choppy end to trading as Dow Jones averages show slight gains in utilities while overall indexes drift. Prices for major shares surface varied moves with totals and averages reflecting a cautious session.
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