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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1969
Page
2
The stock market paused at noon with the Dow average around 334.0, down 0.9, led by declines in industrials and utilities while steels, electronics, and aircraft mixed. high priced issues such as Control Data and Polaroid slipped, with 12 of 34 top active stocks lower.
A woman described as mother of five was given a suspended sentence after a manslaughter case. The lengthy article covers court proceedings, statements by the defense and prosecution, and notes on the judicial decision amid competing narratives and local context.
A jumble of weather forecasts and political notes outlines chances of showers in the afternoon in some areas. Regional forecasts describe mostly cloudy, warm conditions on the coast and warmer inland with light showers. Temperature ranges and breezy details appear for South Carolina Virginia Tennessee with variations by location and day.
Mrs Tomlinson testified her husband beat a child and they laughed after breaking medicine bottles for 5 year old Lora Mee. Tomlinson regularly took the child to Memphis for treatment. Judge Martin suspended the sentence with conditions including compliance with laws, school attendance, and abstaining from alcohol. North Vietnam criticised U S policy as Johnson era and war intensification continues.
The SCLC built by King 12 years ago remains solvent says Rev. Ralph Abernathy but faces poverty and funding hurdles. The organization seeks new life with a broader agenda including poverty racism and war while waiting for fresh support and action.
Washington AP reports Congress starts its second extended break of the young session after a one day Easter recess. When back, leaders aim to showcase debt ceiling passage, approved appropriations, and an executive reorganization plan. The House and Senate also approved a presidential salary increase from 40000 to 42500 and raised other officials pay. Notable bills expected include Nixon antiballistic missile system, a 6 billion education bill, draft reform, tax reform, and extension of the 10 percent income surtax.
Washington AP reports thirty three House members received 85 checks from the peace group Another Mother for Peace aimed at lawmakers believed to have voted against Vietnam war funding. Some recipients returned the checks, saying Congress is not for sale and votes for peace come from conscience.
Federal Judge James B McMillan ordered Anson County to speed up desegregation efforts. He required bi racial faculty makeup across all schools and set deadlines tied to a bond vote on May 5. If approved, complete desegregation by fall 1970. if not, by September 1969. The ruling rejected a freedom of choice plan.
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