02 Apr 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1969
Page
1
A reader asks about a rule allowing Tsyeareide to play Life League baseball. Another asks where to obtain a sect for G. citizen's band magazine. The page shares varied letters on police use of cars, cabinet care, glove restorations, a dog named Pooh, sewing classes, and a traffic-friendly Pilot bus.
The body of Dwight D Eisenhower was buried beside his son in a Abilene Kansas chapel near the Eisenhower Library. A 71 gun salute and rifle volleys marked the final rites as a West Point alma mater rang out. Nixon attended with other dignitaries as the former president received full military honors and his coffin was lowered into a vault. The procession moved through Abilene to the chapel and a brief service was held before the casket was sealed, ending the nation’s tribute in the quiet town where his boyhood began.
Fewer than 100 American infantry fought two hours against North Vietnamese forces 25 miles northeast of Saigon as helicopters and bombers attacked for victory. Officials reported 49 enemy bodies and no American casualties.
In Prague the Czech Communist leadership announced a broad press and broadcasting crackdown. The ruling presidium said no deviation from the Moscow line would be tolerated, suspending magazines such as Zurek Tomorrow and warning outlets like Jistv and Reporter. The move follows last week's anti Soviet demonstrations and the Prague offices of Aeroflot being damaged.
Los Angeles City Councilman Thomas Bradley, a Black candidate, led in a tight mayoral race and forced incumbent Samuel W. Yorty into a runoff. Bradley held about 42 percent with half precincts counted while Yorty trailed at 26 percent. other candidates trailed. The runoff is set for April 15.
Rescue teams faced gas, heat, and cave-ins as they dug through a soft coal mine where officials say 151 to 155 miners were buried by an explosion two days earlier. By dawn three bodies were recovered, with 128 to 132 still trapped 450 feet underground. seven U.S. Bureau of Mines experts were en route to advise authorities. Juan Heitz of Altos Hornos de Mexico confirmed several men remained unaccounted for, but pledge continued efforts until every miner is out.
RALEIGH AP Rep J D Mohn introduced a bill to regulate visiting speakers at state supported colleges. Administrators must require sponsoring organizations to file applications and may deny for reasons including sensational motives or intent to incite revolutionary activity against the U S government.
RALEIGH AP The North Carolina General Assembly received a long awaited mixed drinks bill as Mecklenburg County plans a separate measure. The statewide bill would allow sales of mixed drinks under restricted conditions in restaurants, while Mecklenburg proposes a local plan to be voted on in November 1970. The Mecklenburg delegation plans a public hearing in Charlotte, seeking a more liberal county option. The Travel Council backs the statewide measure but faces expected opposition. Mecklenburg pursues its own path.
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