03 Apr 1967
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1967
Page
1
A request invites readers to contact ACTION LINE to share concerns or questions. It asks to call anytime or write ACTION LINE c o The Enterprise, inviting community input and problem solving through the newspaper feature.
The dialogue questions how the High Point Police would react to a UFO landing in the city. Chief Pritchett says actions depend on passenger and crew conduct, whether the visitors land in High Point or not.
The column explains that a reservist's wife generally does not receive an allotment or medical care while the spouse serves on active duty. An exception exists for extended active duty of two years, when dependents may qualify for all benefits and pay.
The Chamber of Commerce offers a free up to date High Point map funded by advertising. City collector’s office sells ad free street maps for 50 cents. For broader map sets including informational maps from 40 to 50 items contact Bill Colonna at 883 7171 to discuss needs.
Randolph County residents press for a traffic signal at the Surrett and Fairfield crossing. The city holds the equipment but railroad and state officials dispute costs, between 2000 and 13000 dollars, delaying installation.
Readers question why officers stop motorists on main streets instead of diverting to side streets. Chief Pritchett says delaying traffic to handle violations is policy and practice to maintain flow. The column urges reporting parents who provide alcohol to under five.
The White House favors slow action on major tax loophole closures with a plan focused on modest changes to corporation tax rules and targeted revenue offsets for low income families. Johnson aides say reforms will be limited and come after midyear proposals, aiming to avoid significant revenue effects.
Governor Dan Moore rebutted claims of neglecting education, stating at a Raleigh news conference that critics have not read the record. His remarks followed reports that the North Carolina Education Association may seek national sanctions over alleged failures to provide adequate teaching resources.
Governor Moore says North Carolina can fund only a 17.5 percent teacher pay raise next biennium while the U for Education and others push for up to 30 percent. He notes the economy's slow down and hopes for more funds but remains not optimistic. He backs a federal state tax sharing plan but avoids endorsing Congressman Gardner's upcoming bill.
U S military headquarters announced two major ground sweeps including the largest so far by Australian forces in Vietnam. Portsea in Phuoc Tuy began March 21 with about 4000 troops under Australian command while Operation Sum merall sent 1500 U S troops into Phu Yen and Khanh Hoa.
Putnamville Indiana AP report. Terre Haute former police chief Frank Riddle says a similar model rifle to the Kennedy assassination weapon was found in a Terre Haute hotel three days after the slaying. He notes the 6.5mm Mannlicker Carcano was traced to a San Antonio salesman and given to Warren Commission. The rifle was taken by Secret Service.
Henri Bourdens and his wife survived three months on a tropical island and three days on a submerged raft after their yacht wrecked in a cyclone off Bathurst Island. Rescued by the ketch Betty Jane en route to Darwin, they endured mangrove swamps, sea snails, roasted wallaby tail, and hunger before the dramatic sighting of the raft at sea.
Virginia Prewett reports a rumor swirl over Raul Castro's status as Cuba’s armed forces minister. Officials claim his replacement by Juan Almeida is temporary, amid speculation of Moscow talks, exile, or prison, while Raul may be on important missions or abroad for extended periods.
Washington AP reports growing risk of a Teamsters strike as 450000 workers in 12000 firms face talks on wages. Local vote favored striking if no settlement. TEI firms threaten nationwide shutdown if any strike occurs. Negotiations stalled over wage demands. union seeks 56 cents per hour over three years versus 37 cents offered.
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