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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1972
Page
1
The Enterprise invites readers to send questions or problems to Action Line. Requests are considered but high volume limits acknowledgment and responses. The notice explains the process and handling limitations for reader inquiries.
Hans Grigo of the National Safety Council questions Naders statistics on aerosol can injuries noting no verified source for figures of 160 injuries since May 1971 including 9 deaths and 6 blindness cases. He cites FDA data showing 55 injuries in a July–Sept period from pressure and vacuum cans but warns data are preliminary and not nationally projection.
An Attorney General ruling confirms retailers are not required to refund the sales tax on bottle deposits. The empty bottle return is treated as a separate sale to the bottling company, with no way to link bottles to the original vendor. The High Point Arts Council advertises a Hans Christian Anderson film show and local holiday crafts, plus volunteer opportunities for supervised children events.
Six U S airmen captured after a December 18 1972 B52 raid over North Vietnam were shown at a Hanoi news conference. Capt. Kingston and Capt. Barron spoke briefly while others remained silent. The event was used by Vietnamese authorities to denounce the United States.
U S Command reports two B52 bombers and an F111 fighter down during a large night raid on Hanoi Haiphong. Eight American fliers missing with six captured. Seven rescued in Thailand. North Vietnam claims civilian casualties and says Nixon’s bombing won t force peace terms.
The White House said bombing north of the 20th parallel will resume while peace talks remain open. Nixon had earlier limited attacks as Kissinger and Tho pursued negotiations, with officials framing the move as a means to protect American personnel and pressure a settlement.
Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan Harrison Schmitt and Ronald Evans returned to Earth at 2 24 p m EST after the final and most productive lunar mission. Navy divers aided them into a life raft while helicopters hovered above the recovery ship Ticonderoga awaiting a brass hat welcome. The mission concludes the 25 billion program aimed at scientific exploration and national prestige.
The Apollo 17 crew led by Cernan and Schmitt concluded a 75 hour moon surface stay in Taurus Littrow after three excursions and over 20 miles of exploration. They reported orange soil possibly from a volcanic source and rocks from a high-altitude fall, provoking new lunar history ideas. Evans remained in orbit awaiting recovery. mission control hailed the successful reentry and preparations for a carrier rescue.
In Delaware a tractor trailer struck the Biden station wagon near Hockessin killing Nelia Biden and 18 month old Amy. Biden, 30, and two other children were injured as truck driver Curtis Dunn was hospitalized. Biden had just won a Senate seat becoming the youngest elected this century.
Former president Harry S Truman remained in very serious condition at Research Hospital. A hospital spokesman said he appeared more alert after a restful night and could follow movements with his eyes though he has not spoken. Kidney output rose to 499 cc in 24 hours but remains inadequate. doctors note kidney function below 10 percent is critical.
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