28 Aug 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1969
Page
1
Readers ask about safe long term freezing of grocery and wrap packages. Advice covers proper packaging materials including thick polyethylene, aluminum foil, cans and containers to prevent freezer burn, plus notes on moisture retention and air exclusion.
The Pentagon disclosed that North Vietnam sent about 100000 troops into South Vietnam in the first half of 1969, enough to substantially replace losses, as the State Department called the development significant. Officials stressed cautious interpretation amid weather and bombing pause factors, noting the figure is down from 1968's 250000 and that the enemy remains capable of operations under his strategy.
The United States cites progress to curb violence in Vietnam including reduced B52 raids but warns no peace while North Vietnam rejects mutual troop withdrawal. Ambassador Lodge says over 130 North Vietnamese battalions fight South Vietnam and North Vietnam denounces the demand.
South Korea's President Park Chung Hee tells AP that U.S. forces must remain in South Korea until the North Korean threat is eliminated, citing concerns from the Soviet Union and China. He notes no near withdrawal and discusses economic plans aimed at 1976 while stressing deterrence against North Korea.
North Carolina moved from 42nd to 41st in state per capita income for 1968, with an average of 2664 dollars. The figure, released by Joel B. New of Greensboro, shows NC earning 213 dollars above 1967 but 759 dollars below the national average of 3421 dollars.
Judge James A. Boyle set rules for the Chappaquiddick inquest into Mary Jo Kopechne’s death. Witnesses may be represented only for constitutional questions, cross examination denied. Kennedy to testify. he will be present, solicitor says. Miss Kopechne died when a car driven by Senator Edward M. Kennedy plunged off a bridge on July 18.
A conservationist says a White House decision on the Everglades National Park jetport near Miami is imminent. The debate pits Transport and Interior fears about park damage against jetport backers who tout jobs and growth.
Gov Rob Scott announced a reorganization of the North Carolina Department of Conservation and Development and appointed two new deputy directors Victor W Barfield and James N Glenn Barfield will lead administration and budget matters while Glenn will handle programs and plans The plan divides the C&D board into six committees and sets a Sept 11 13 meeting in Kinston for new board appointments
Detroit reports tentative 1970 model price rises from Ford and Chrysler with average Ford hike about 2 percent and increases up to 275 dollars. Chrysler would be higher than last year, with final pricing before sales start late September. GM and AMC also expected to announce tentative increases, AMC likely above 100 dollars but below Chrysler.
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