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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1969
Page
1
A reader prompt invites callers to use ACTION LINE at The Enterprise to settle concerns or get help. The message encourages writing to ACTION LINE, c/o The Enterprise, for assistance or to share thoughts.
Readers seek safe face hair removal tips and compare temporary depilation options to electrology. They ask where to study gutsmithing, with lists of schools. A reply notes a two senator vote summary on a treaty and pay raise, plus advice on honey cone extraction and locksmith training from a local expert.
Washington scene portrays Richard Nixon moving cautiously with a soft spoken style as he handles early crises. He aims for calm, measured responses though facing North Korea’s downing of a Navy plane over the Sea of Japan. The administration seeks to blunt public debate while preparing a protest and high level discussions.
President Nixon, briefing congressional leaders, pledged swift retaliation without warning against anyone attacking American intelligence ships or planes. He cited the Sea of Japan incident where a U S plane was shot down, noting 31 American lives lost and stressing continued electronic surveillance to monitor North Korea and Communist Chinese activity. Senators Dirkse and McGee supported ongoing flights, arguing intelligence gathering protects troops in Korea and that all major powers maintain espionage services.
Paris observers see North Vietnam and the Viet Cong National Liberation Front rechecking their approach. The absence of Le Duc Tho and the front deputy Nguyen Thi Binh on a mission abroad adds to the belief that any major shift will await Hanoi's signal. Talks are expected to stay deadlocked until consultations in Hanoi conclude, with a possible private pivot offering the best chance to move forward.
In Long Beach California hundreds of relatives waited for the battleship New Jersey for a civic celebration. The ship arrived late and then turned back for duty in Far Eastern waters. Navy confirmed the no-show late Friday. Families traveled from distant states and reactions ranged from philosophical to bitter.
On the first full day of the April Southern furniture market executives praised strong traffic and buying. Richard B. Johnston of American Drew and the Southern Furniture Manufacturers Assn said the opening day was generally good with interest from attendees. Panelists urged younger buyers, discussed fashion, and noted steady attendance into day two, signaling a strong market start.
At Cornell University riot amid a confrontation as about 40 Negro students take over Willard Straight Hall, ejecting parents and staff after protesting racist attitudes and lack of Negro studies. White students respond with a small clash. three whites and one Black student injured. In Atlanta, trustees freed after 29 hours, held by students at the multi college complex.
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