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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
1
The Enterprise invites readers to share concerns problems or worries by calling in or writing ACTION LINE c o The Enterprise Community office Readers can describe issues seek help or request information from the newspaper staff.
A reader contests a uniformed off duty police officer restricting traffic at Big Bear parking on N Main Street, noting the officer is on Big Bear property and off public streets. The exchange asserts no legal justification for hindering street flow and requests clarity on permissible hunting areas and February game in High Point. Rabbits and quail are in season through Feb 15 with no public hunting areas. hunting hinges on private property access.
Richard M. Nixon announced in Manchester New Hampshire his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. He urged unity beyond party lines and outlined goals of peace and progress at home and worldwide. He began a six day campaign swing through New Hampshire Wisconsin and Oklahoma with March 12 as New Hampshire primary date. Nixon's New Hampshire manager David Sterling secured ballot placement despite late entry.
U S infantry and armored forces clashed with Communist attackers across Sai Gon Thien and Quang Tri while Marines patrolled below the demilitarized zone. Viet political cadres surfaced in parts of the capital, and the Bien Hoa Air Base faced heavy attacks as U S regional command coordinates defense.
An officer said 12,000 Communist troops in 21 to 30 battalions would strike the multiprovince area including Saigon. Other reports describe traffic clogging Saigon’s outer roads as people move toward the city center amid the tense situation.
Readers report a need for a left turn lane and signal at W Fairfield and Uwharrie Road to ease Anvil Brand employee commutes. City confirms project on schedule, with State Highway Dept. holding updates as residents urge action and contact engineers. A separate note says Blandwood sewer work blocks driveways but weather and contractor delays hinder completion.
A reader asks how to respond to a KKK affiliated group next door and urges reporting to the High Point Police. Capt. George notes police files on radical groups including KKK and Black Muslims and says citizens should report such activity for early observation and prevention.
The cost is tied to the average weight of all body styles from a manufacturer over five years. If the average is below 3500 pounds, license fees fall in the 2 to 3590 range. between 3590 and 4500 pounds the fee is $12. and for averages over 4500 pounds the fee is $15.
General Westmoreland warned of a large attack using North Vietnamese Army forces as the main spearhead. He said the enemy could press the campaign for days and hinted that reserves were not yet committed. Allied troops were redeployed to populated areas in anticipation of intensified fighting during Tet.
The minimum wage increases to 1.60 dollars affecting about 7.3 million workers. Officials expect average annual gains around two dollars per worker.
Washington AP reports President Johnson urges a quick decision on a no strike truce amid rising business activity. He warns the nation faces a risky path that could push 1968 output toward a record 846 billion dollars.
A public figure warns that strikes in major industries threaten the export surplus and calls for a voluntary moratorium. He urges business and labor to cooperate with the Secretaries of Labor and Commerce to prevent damage to world markets and the economy.
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