27 Apr 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1970
Page
1
The Enterprise reports that house to house canvassing began April 21 to cover those who lost forms or failed to return them. Institutions like the Baptist Children's Home are counted by special place enumerators, explaining why residents did not receive mail forms.
A reader asks about back pay for under $100 weekly salary with half-time overtime. Wage-Hour Division notes that a fixed salary can cover all hours if its amount ensures at least minimum wage for the hours worked and overtime is paid at not less than one half the regular rate. For further explanation contact H. L. Cox at 882-8826.
The National Archives and Records Service in Washington DC holds records of officers separated before July 1 1917 and enlisted men separated before November 1 1912. Write to National Archives Building Washington DC 20408 to obtain information on birth parents and other details.
A reader asks about recovering money or merchandise from a china and pot seller. The answer advises contacting the Better Business Bureau in Greensboro Box 2400 with full details, noting possible mail delays may have affected delivery.
The reader asks about the next solar eclipse and its path over North Carolina. The answer notes the last total eclipse visible in North Carolina occurred May 28, 1900, and the next one is anticipated in 2099.
A local ham, Bill Everhart of Arthur Drive in Thomasville, has offered to advise newcomers on becoming licensed operators. He is willing to share guidance with interested individuals seeking entry into amateur radio.
Federal survey for the Senate reports preschoolers and adolescents in poverty stricken families suffer the worst hunger and stunting. Dr. Samuel E. Schaefer notes poverty correlates with malnutrition and calls for actions to improve welfare and food distribution programs. Texas and Louisiana show low participation in food stamps and commodity programs.
North Vietnam Pathet Lao and Viet Cong join Prince Sihanouk in calling for defeat of the United States and allied Cambodian South Vietnamese and Laotian governments. Plan calls for Sihanouk to head provisional government from border area as airlifted by North Vietnamese. Ongoing fighting at Angrassom amid cross border tensions.
A dynamite blast ripped the ornate Louisiana Senate Chamber Sunday night causing about 500000 in damage. No injuries were reported as state and city police, the sheriff, and FBI investigate with 20 arrests noted. The chamber may be used when the legislature convenes May 11 1970.
Senate Republican leader Robert Griffin urged limited U S arms shipments to Cambodia to help the beleaguered government fight Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. Senator Edmund Muskie warned such aid could drag the U S into another Vietnam style conflict, while Secretary Rogers pressed international action against Hanoi.
London AP reports Princess Margaret placed Lord Linley under heightened security after threats to kidnap the eight year old Viscount Linley. Linley, on Easter vacation, was to return to Ashdown House School in Sussex Tuesday as Scotland Yard acted on rumors of the plan.
Radio Havana broadcast that 13 guerrillas were all killed or captured after a landing ten days earlier. Fidel Castro announced the invaders were mercenaries from the United States and seized all arms and equipment. Alpha 66 officials could not be reached for comment.
Gypsy Rose Lee, famed burlesque star and author, died Sunday of cancer at UC Medical Center. The 56 year old performer rose from Minsky's to the Ziegfeld Follies and later starred in film, stock theatre, and a 1966 nationally syndicated TV talk show.
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