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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1968
Page
2
The Tet offensive cut secure area populations in South Vietnam, shifting 1.093 million people from secure to contested zones. Early figures show secure-area residents dropping from 1.8 million to 3.1 million by March 31, reflecting a 67.2 percent share before the attack and a 6.2 percent drop since.
In Columbia a Charleston dentist Dr James B Edwards and Charleston Negro attorney George Payton filed to oppose Rep Rivers. Republicans said they would field their own candidate if Rivers withdraws. The convention also nominated Charleston attorney Campion Jr for solicitor in the ninth judicial circuit.
A weather note reports a low temperature tonight ranging from 47 to 53 degrees in Virginia. Saturday looks sunny with a high between 74 and 80 degrees.
The forecast calls for a five day period Saturday through Wednesday with above average temperatures in South Carolina and much above normal heat in North Carolina. Lows at night will range across the region with warming daylight highs expected.
Report of an assassination attempt linked to attacks on Springer papers about Dutschke and student left. A mob set fire to a garage, gas exploded, about a dozen delivery trucks burned as top officials hunted a SDS leader Wis Wind kan. The narrative mentions escape to army service and a marriage to Klotz.
Congress takes Easter recess to assess back home reactions to racial unrest, Vietnam war, gold markets, King assassination, and civil rights developments. Despite the pause, lawmakers face a busy return with ongoing debates on tax policy and civil rights bills.
A broad group titled United Democrats for Humphrey formed to back Hubert H. Humphrey for the Democratic presidential nomination. The launch included 200 onlookers at Smithfield Airport and sponsors like Truman. two governors later denied authorizing their names. Humphrey praised the Johnson administration and pledged an affirmative message as he spoke at Wake Forest College and Baton Rouge events amid party activity.
Los Angeles officials report reduced crime as the Negro community shows restraint and police work, led by figures who formed a civil committee to maintain order. Tom Reddin notes crime statistics are down and violence has diminished.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a plea to end conflict, referencing efforts to stop the fighting and bring closure to the ongoing war. No clear dates, people, or organizations are legible in the fragment.
Huffine, president of B E the North Carolina Azalea Festival, outlines azalea displays and schedule for Wilmington. The AP report notes festival leadership and planning details.
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