22 Dec 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1969
Page
1
The Enterprise notes readers’ queries on plant safety, including poinsettia and mistletoe risks for children and pets, plus questions about breathalyzer use and license suspensions. It also mentions Christmas publication dates and holiday delivery concerns.
An Enterprise Reader critiques school crests and social signals and notes High Point detectives demand identification when checks are written. The writer argues people resent extra verification, citing the need for caution during bad check season and the discomfort of sharing personal details.
The United States and the Soviet Union agreed to begin full scale strategic arms limitation talks in Vienna on April 16 and continue later in Helsinki. The agreement ended a deadlock over venue, with both capitals represented, and aims to curb the nuclear arms race through a broader US USSR exchange of positions and a possible agreement on limiting strategic arsenals.
RALEIGH AP Judge James H. Bailey ruled the 200 million dollar housing program for low income families unconstitutional. The suit, brought by State Reps Sam Johnson and Perry Martin, claimed the act authorizing revenue bonds violated the state constitution's public purpose clause. Johnson argued the program would invade private enterprise and exceed government powers.
Rep Jonas announces bid to run again for Washington seat, citing prior term experience and aim to press on key policy priorities. Supports include party allies and local constituents. The move signals a continued focus on governance and representation amid evolving district needs.
The discussion centers on whether to pass the bill now and send it to the president or hold it until Congress returns next month to allow a vote on overriding a veto. The decision hinges on giving the measure a viable path while the session is recessed.
The conference committee delays the sweeping tax relief bill to boost its appeal to President Nixon. The compromise version may await presidential approval after revisions from Congress during the Kennedy era. Social Security benefits rise 15 percent, effective January 1, 1978, with full relief not until 1978.
In Bay Arkansas a town of about 300 raises funds to send Army Pfc. Thomas M. Lamberson to Yokohama Japan to visit his father Verlin Lamberson at an Army hospital. Lamberson was wounded in Vietnam after his unit triggered a booby trap during a recon mission. Local 747 of the striking International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers adds 200 dollars to a pool that already exceeds 750 dollars toward a 903 dollar round trip ticket. Verlin Lamberson, who had been on strike at GE Jonesboro, expresses deep gratitude for the community support and says his son's left foot will be removed soon.
North Carolina drivers face higher tag costs overall with all 1970 plates set at 14 dollars including a 1 dollar driver education fee. Weights under 3500 pounds rise from 10 to 14, 3500 to 4500 rise to 14, heavy cars like Cadillac Lincoln Rolls Royce see a 3 dollar cut. DMV mailed 3.3 million renewal cards. plates go on sale January 2 with February 16 deadline for display. Gov. Bob Scott pushed the changes as part of the tax package, projecting 21.0 million dollars in annual revenue.
RALEIGH AP An 1.4 mile Interstate 85 segment from China Grove to Concord opens traffic Tuesday after a one day delay to uncover signs. The stretch links with a 30 mile I 85 section under construction from China Grove to Charlotte. The commission plans let a one mile Lenoir stretch and the Granite Falls bypass for next year. 8.6 miles of I 85 from Concord to Mecklenburg line are slated for completion next November with a connector into Charlotte in 1971.
Texas billionaire H Ross Perot launches a two leg flight from Dallas to Los Angeles and Honolulu toward Bangkok and Hanoi to deliver 180 000 pounds of Christmas gifts to 1 400 Americans held by North Vietnam. He expects cargo planes to enter Hanoi for a Christmas Day handoff amid donor funding around 600 000 dollars.
Snow covered western North Carolina on Sunday as the first full day of winter arrived. Newfound Gap on the state line recorded 13 inches while Soco Gap between Asheville and Cherokee reported eight inches. Asheville area saw up to five inches further east. Travel warnings remained in effect for the mountains and higher elevations were hazardous. Cold windy conditions were forecast for much of the state with rain ending in the north portions.
Fidel Castro warned in a cane field that anyone joking about the sugar crop would not get a chance to tell the joke as Cuba pushes for a record harvest. He said five North Vietnamese and five Viet Cong in tow menace sabotage and promised stern measures, while Radio Havana reported volunteers from around the world, including 200 American youths, are aiding the effort to reach a 10 million ton target.
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