01 Dec 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
1
A reader asks about chain grocers pushing own brands, undercutting established brands and later raising prices. The answer suggests asking managers to stock preferred brands or shop at stores carrying them, noting that chains follow home office directives but public opinion and sales impact can drive change.
A widow homeowner asks who pays the loan on her south High Point properties if demolition occurs. Officials answer inspections are to ensure code compliance and urban renewal funds are not yet available, with assurances houses meeting standards will not be condemned or demolished.
A neighbor rents part of a lot for furniture work in a single residence area. Building Inspector Freeman Hill seeks the location to verify if the use is permitted or protected by grandfather clauses. Call city hall or have details relayed.
Magistrate Janie Carroll states monthly renters must hear a seven day notice to vacate while weekly pay requires two days. If sheriff serves papers, a magistrate trial follows where the landlord must prove the eviction. Security deposits may be applied as rent per typical real estate contracts.
An attorney states a husband must provide support for his children regardless of the wife leaving him. The question asks if leaving the home affects child support obligations, but the lawyer emphasizes that parental duty stands irrespective of marital disputes or residence.
A reader asks where to have baby shoes bronzed. Answer: jewelry stores can send the shoes to a bronzing service for finishing.
The High Point Chess Club announces weekly gatherings every Wednesday at 7 p m in the Arcade Building basement on North Main beside the Baptist Church. All players of all ages are invited to attend.
The Liberian tanker Juliana weighing 19 124 tons ran aground and split in two off Niigata Japan on Wednesday with both bow and stern sections aground.
France and West Germany report progress toward a settlement of the monetary crisis with the United States and G ten partners. Talks focus on devaluation options and currency revaluations as tensions ease ahead of December and January summits. Italian warnings stress risk of a regional bloc without dollar devaluation.
President Nixon will visit Peking Shanghai and Hangzhou February 21 to 28 seeking mutual understanding rather than a Vietnam war settlement. Kissinger said aims include reducing tensions and keeping informed on both sides positions. He noted Vietnam issue may be raised only indirectly, with no expectation of a Peking settlement.
The Price Commission ruled coal firms may raise prices only by 9.6 percent to cover a 5.5 percent wage gain plus 4.1 percent for miners pension benefits, limiting the 6.71 percent request by Old Ben Coal Co. The decision follows a 5 percent wage boost approved for miners and contrasts with the Pay Board's stance.
Morton, a Wilmington and Linville businessman and former chair of the U S Battleship Commission, announced from the State Capitol steps that he will run in North Carolina's May Democratic primary. He cited public demand for honest fresh leadership and noted past service in conservation and development and Kennedy library fund drives. Other announced candidates include Har grove Bowles Pat Taylor and Dr Reginald Hawkins. Atty Gen Robert Morgan said he would not run.
The Senate voted 55 to 36 against a Proxmire amendment to the Phase 2 economic bill that would exempt 10 million state and local government employees from wage and price controls after April 30. Proxmire argued controls should apply, while Tower and Sparkman warned against broad exemptions and noted potential 5.5 percent or higher increases. The chamber did adopt a related measure for public hearings on applications to the Pay Board and Price Commission.
House and Senate conferees sliced 12 billion dollars in tax-relief amendments from the bill citing a presidential veto threat. The remaining major issue is a plan allowing individuals to earmark 1 dollar of their income tax for presidential campaigns. Democrats favor retention while Nixon opposes. potential modifications could curb minority party gains.
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