21 Apr 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1971
Page
1
The Westchester Merchants Association approved a plan to provide a mall wheelchair. The Exchange Club bought a chair to be kept at George Killebrew's Swiss Colony cheese shop, with a phone reservation to avoid conflicts, benefiting disabled shoppers.
The project has appointed two hostesses for the new High Point Welcome Wagon. Mrs. Mary Lou Kyle of 711 Locust Place can be reached at 883-7853, and Mrs. Sarah H. Walker of 1413 Fernwood Drive can be reached at 888-7976.
Dictionary of American Slang notes the term dates to 1848. LAPD cites uncertain origins but suggests Berkeley, California as a possible early source. Revival attributed to Black Panthers about six or seven years ago.
Residents report thousands of black birds roosting in pines along Lowe Avenue causing odors and noise. City officials cite lack of legal bird control options and note rockets or firearms are largely restricted. some home remedies suggested but little relief.
The White House urges citizens to obey the Burger Court ruling that mass busing is constitutional to desegregate public schools. Chief Justice Burger states busing is allowed unless a district shows no history of discrimination, with federal judges guiding equity to fix unconstitutional conditions.
A flying rainbarrel device was deployed in Florida to combat brush fires in the Everglades amid a severe dry spell. The blazes have scorched about 500000 acres, prompting creative firefighting efforts and rapid response actions by authorities.
The House Ways and Means Committee approved automatic cost of living increases tied to Social Security along with wider widows benefits and extended Medicare for the disabled. The plan raises Medicare costs for short illnesses but extends coverage for long cases and would require a payroll tax increase, with total costs estimated but not capped.
GASP spurred federal experts to action as Birmingham faces a spike in air pollution. An Emergency Episode Team measured 607 micrograms per cubic meter, well above the 200-μg threshold, before storms began to wash it out. The EPA team leader Kenneth Lempert and Durham center spokesman Darryl Tyler cautioned that data was still being analyzed. The National Weather Service in Birmingham forecast rain would push readings toward normal levels.
Charlotte school leaders react to the Supreme Court desegregation ruling with relief at clarity after eight months. They acknowledge tensions, expect refined busing plans, and note about 20 000 students are bused this year with 10 000 in paired schools. Governor and attorney general pledge obedience while urging further clarification.
The AP reports civil rights groups say the Nixon administration has failed to aggressively challenge new discrimination against black teachers and students. HEW and Justice Department officials show indecision on steps to curb resegregation in Southern schools while prosecutions increase for classroom segregation and firing black staff. Title VI actions mark a sharp rise in enforcement.
U S Table Tennis Association president says Communist Chinese players have accepted an invitation to visit the United States within the next year. He disclosed the news after a China tour and said costs would be funded by private sources.
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