Market Gains Moderately
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 (APIÛÓSeveral big-name blue-chip and glamor issues led the stock market to a moderate gain today as the Republican Party neared a decision on its candidate for president.</br></br>The Dow Jones average of 30 industrial stocks climbed b\57 to 999.34. its highest dose in nearly five weeks.</br></br>Analysts said that, individual preferences aside, traders appeared to be doing some buying on the theory that the Republicans' decision on a candidate would settle an uncertainty that has been inhibiting the market.</br></br>The market also drew some support from individual corporate developments affecting some oLthc front-rank growth and blue-chip stocks.</br></br>stance, climbed nearly 4 points. After reporting higher quarterly earnings on Monday, the company proposed a 3-for-2 stock split.