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24 Dec 1970
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High Point Enterprise in High Point, North Carolina
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1970
Page
1
Magnet basics and home experiments explained
Readers learn how magnets work and how to make simple bar and pin magnets at home. The article notes electron motion aligns molecules in magnets, heat demagnetizes steel, and hints at personal magnetism. Public service Q&A covers clothing donations for a burned family and two local doll repair options with contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Golly
Congressional and state districts differ in size and reach
The reply explains that congressional districts are redrawn after each census to balance population so each representative covers about the same number of people. State senators represent more people and larger areas than state representatives due to fewer senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Christmas Greetings from Action Line and High Point Enterprise
A holiday message extends best wishes for a safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all readers and staff at Action Line and High Point Enterprise. The note expresses gratitude and good wishes from L. A. and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action Line
High Point Enterprise
L. A
Christmas cease fire holds as 23 Americans die last week
U S and South Vietnamese forces halt offensive operations for 24 hours starting 6 p m Saigon time while bombers strike in Cambodia and Laos. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese suspend fighting for 72 hours starting 1 a m Saigon time with two enemy attacks reported early. Casualties show 23 Americans killed in action and 46 dead from nonhostile causes, lowest weekly toll in over five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U.S
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Indochina
Nguyen van Thieu
United States
Vietnam
Thailand
Tonkin Gulf
Laird Tightens Civilian Control After Spy Scandal
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird orders major reorganization of military intelligence. The Defense Intelligence Agency will report directly to him, removing it from the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure civilian oversight and constitutional compliance following a large civilian spying operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Army
Laird
Defense Intelligence
DIA
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Department of Defense
Laird orders limit on civilian surveillance and abuses
The Defense Secretary ordered reforms to civilian surveillance with a target date no later than February 1. The move follows disclosures of Army intelligence spying on civilians amid broad concerns over abuses and political targeting. Senator Ervin renewed the inquiry citing Illinois cases including Adlai Stevenson III.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laird
Joint Chiefs
Army
Navy
Air Force
Defense
Daniel C. Henkin
Pentagon
Congress
Johnson
Sam J. Ervin
D-N.c
Senate Subcommittee On
Constitutional Rights
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson III
POW Mail Runs Higher as PRisoners Send Letters
The U S Post Office reports 330 American POWs in North Vietnamese camps mailed 2 578 personal letters home in the first 11 months of the year. Postmaster General Blount notes a marked increase from about 600 in prior years. The Pentagon lists 378 Americans held captive. Hanoi says 339. Blount said mail forwarding is being checked in Paris and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Post Office
Winton M. Blount
Pentagon
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Blount
Paris
Christmas Greetings From The Enterprise
The Enterprise thanks patrons and friends for loyalty during a year of change and growth in a new building. It notes record circulation and improved news and editorials, honoring 180 staff and expressing wishes for a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
U.S. Ready To Take On Heavy Obligations In Mid-East Area
The United States signals willingness to guarantee a Middle East peace and join a peacekeeping force if Egypt and Israel reach a settlement. Secretary Rogers says U.S. support would be economic and diplomatic, with possible troop involvement debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Mid-East
Washington
United States
Middle East
William P. Rogers
Egypt
Israel
U. S
Southeast Asia
Rogers
Jordan
Saudi Arabia
Pentagon Targets All-Volunteer Force With Budget Boost
Washington AP reports the 1971 defense plan includes about 1.3 billion dollars to shift toward an all volunteer armed forces by mid 1973. A 500 million salary raise for lowest enlisted ranks and 800 million for recruiting and combat arms pay are proposed as part of the move. The Army faces the toughest transition as it remains draft based while ROTC and re enlistments fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pentagon
Canal
Dent Nixon
Congress
Army
Air Force
Navy
Marines
Enterprise Takes Holiday Friday
The Enterprise will observe its annual holiday on Friday and not publish on Christmas Day. Operations resume Saturday morning after distributing today’s editions and closing up shop following the holiday.
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Tricia Nixon
Edward Finch Cox
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cox
Harvard University
New York
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