04 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1969
Page
1
A brief note from the Enterprise invites readers to share concerns or write an ACTION LINE message. The prompt emphasizes open communication and urges audience participation through the newspaper channel.
The discussion centers on whether stores should open Sundays. Colorful caller quotes show 13 favoring Sunday hours, four against, five uncommitted. A Christian viewpoint criticizes Christians who shop in Greensboro and Thomasville on Sundays. Ruth T. notes a pledge to patronize only firms closed on Sunday.
Army investigators called Capt. Ernest Medina in Washington for questioning as part of a probe into possible coverup at My Lai. The panel led by Lt Gen. Peers questioned five officers who were in Vietnam, seeking scope and nature of the earlier Americal Division inquiry into civilian deaths ranging from 20 to possibly 300.
Washington AP Nixon warned Congress may be recalled into special session on December 26 unless all appropriation measures are completed before year end. Sen Hugh Scott and Rep Gerald Ford said the president would keep Congress in session through holidays, with Rose Bowl off-limits only for the next day. Six appropriations bills remain, including Labor Health Education and Welfare Defense OEO and foreign aid.
Reported in the South Vietnamese defense talks the cease-fire trend rises for holidays such as Christmas and New Year. Observers note reduced operations during these periods as officials consider a broader truce for the lunar new year.
The market dropped Wednesday triggering emotional selling as the psychological 800 level was breached. Investors watched declines across major indices with caution returning to trading floors.
In Paris AP US Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge said the United States will continue full participation in peace negotiations and seek a compromise. Lodge spoke after Viet Cong and North Vietnamese denounced My Lai killings as U S soldiers faced accusations. Vietnam delegates accused both sides of mass civilian killings and demanded an unconditional withdrawal and a coalition regime.
Reporters describe a delayed decision on troop reductions as administration officials caution about further casualties. President Nixon faces questions on a potential new pullout, riding atop prior withdrawals totaling about 60,000 personnel.
The report notes rising American casualties in recent weeks despite lower prior levels and outlines speculation that a key executive aims to push withdrawals past 100000 by year end 1969. It cites Clark M Clifford’s influence and contemplates a staged withdrawal timeline and presidential options.
The scene at a national gathering sparked by a draft resistance dispute. delegates signed statements and clergymen, including Bishop John Wesley Tard, apologized for a paint splashing incident aimed at officials. A nondelegate California preacher poured paint on a desk shouting Blood on our hand as tables were prepared for discussion at Date Hall.
Washington AP reports a growing split between Speaker John McCormack and liberal House Democrats over antipoverty legislation. Liberals postponed the bill amid pressure to delay a vote, risking defeat by a coalition of Republicans and southern Democrats. Perkins and most Education and Labor Democrats led the delay, signaling potential opposition to McCormack's leadership as the 1972 election nears. President Nixon backs extension of the two year antipoverty program, while Rumsfeld denounces the substitute proposal. No new call-up date set.
In Chicago two police officers and a Panther member were killed after police attempted to serve a warrant at Black Panther headquarters. Fred Hampton and Mark Clark were killed. six others wounded, and two officers and a Panther member hospitalized. A woman and two men remained in custody for questioning.
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