27 Aug 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1970
Page
1
A reader reports two old refrigerators left by Chestnut and English Streets. police were notified but left in place. Public Works removed them promptly after a call. The violator risked a $50 fine or 30 days in jail per day for leaving an airtight container with doors that can be opened outside, violating an ordinance.
A reader urges action on a Kivett Drive Ext factory sewer problem affecting about thirty workers who lack water most days. A health or labor department response is suggested, with requests to provide location details and the complainant’s name.
The sender suggests using a heated sewing needle to burn the tick off a person or cat, claiming the tick’s grip loosens instantly and removal causes no damage. This method is unsafe and could cause harm or infection. seek veterinary or medical guidance instead.
High officials say Washington could back a joint U S Soviet peacekeeping observer force in the Middle East under a United Nations umbrella. Israel seeks on the ground security backing while U S and Soviet roles remain undecided. The briefing noted possible on scene involvement but not guaranteed.
In Saigon the casualty report shows American battlefield deaths last week at 52 and 358 wounded, signaling the lowest weekly American toll in years amid general declines for North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. A separate helicopter loss noted but not counted in the tally.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew declared that U S troop withdrawals from Vietnam will proceed as planned, with a reduction to 284000 by next April. He met with South Vietnamese leaders and discussed war progress while criticizing Fulbright and antiwar critics.
Xuan Thuy failed to attend the 81st Paris peace talks session, extending an 80 month boycott. His deputy said Thuy would attend next Thursday after a 30 month trip home. The American delegation was led by Ambassador David K. Bruce. Viet Cong delegate Nguyen Van Tien repeated demand for immediate U.S. troop withdrawal and Saigon administration’s abandonment.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy introduced comprehensive national health insurance to provide benefits for all citizens starting mid 1973. The plan covers the full range of health services with no individual limit, excluding certain nursing home care and mental health services.
Senator Kennedy outlined a proposal to cover 70 percent of national health expenditures through a social security style trust fund financed by federal revenues a payroll tax on employers and an income tax on individuals. The plan rejects a national health service and aims for public private partnership with no service restrictions or deductibles.
Duke Power Co. said it bought High Splint Coal Co. and Harlan Collieries in Harlan County Kentucky and will operate them via Eastover Mining Co. A third jointly financed mine was not named. Duke seeks rate increases to cover coal costs and capital needs.
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