08 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1969
Page
1
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a covered wooden bridge over Deep River near Jamestown and the 19th century circus elephants crossing it. The writer recalls a grist mill, a deep river bend, and a freshet that separated the bridge from its foundation around 1870, later replaced by an open structure.
Reporters may ask about SALT talks in Helsinki disarmament prospects and a possible meeting between Western alliance and Warsaw Pact. Foreign policy coverage includes war progress, trade policy, and inflation fight. Also teased are court nominee hints and domestic political maneuvering.
The article reports on a Nixon television address and a followup discussion on Vietnam, noting Vice President Spiro Agnew's remarks and plans for brief network programming across ABC and NBC. It cites brief summaries from the news centers and mentions an early November date.
A tentative agreement ends a month long food service strike at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and defuses a planned student demonstration. Union leader Jim Pierce says most demands were met though the $2.25 minimum wage was not won. Saga Foods will rehire dismissed workers and the university will guarantee jobs.
A proposed international aid program aims to fund 99 countries under new spending ceilings. Nixon administration officials reportedly discussed restricting costs while expanding humanitarian assistance, signaling a major shift in foreign aid strategy.
A labor amendment from Senator Paul Fannin seeks to deny tax exempt status to unions and groups using dues or assessments for political activity. The move prompts a likely tough floor battle and could delay a vote on the tax reform bill, with unions estimated to have spent over 100 million in recent elections. The issue centers on labor influence and political spending.
Washington AP reports two Democrats urge President Nixon to appoint an independent fact finding panel to probe the My Lai massacre. Sen John C Stennis and Hubert Humphrey propose a Warren Commission style inquiry to uncover facts while trials proceed.
Washington reports that over 1.18 million elderly and other low income recipients will not gain from a 15 percent social security rise because welfare supplements track social security. Officials say welfare rules require income to be considered, so any raise would offset, leaving total payment unchanged. The Ways and Means Committee chose not to tackle welfare intricacies now, planning a broader review next year of social security and welfare programs.
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