Big Blocks Boost Volume
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (AP)ÛÓThe stock market gained a little ground today with low-priced issues grabbing the spotlight.</br></br>The small advance was pretty much a duplicate of yesterdayÛªs except that it was accompanied by heavier trading.</br></br>Turnover climbed to 3,370,000 shares from yesterdayÛªs 2,790.000 Û¢ shares. An unusual number of substantial blocks, particularly in the low-priced items, accounted for the bulk of the increase.</br></br>The Associated Press average of 60 stocks rose 30 cents to $185.50. Industrials were up 80 cents, rails off 10 cents and utilities up 10 cents.</br></br>Some observers expressed concern over the marketÛªs current behavior. Said one analyst, ÛÏthe quality of leadership has deteriorated and the institutions are staying on the sidelines.Û