20 Feb 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1970
Page
1
A reader cites North Carolina rules dictating ground beef must be fresh skeletal beef with or without beef fat and contain no more than 30 percent fat, no extenders or added moisture. The column also answers queries on TV ads by children, police eligibility, and what makes good police work.
Judge Julius J. Hoffman ruled that wiretap conversations did not taint the government's case against five men convicted of inciting riots during the 1968 Democratic National Convention. He denied the defense request to disclose logs and postponed contempt sentence executions to May 4.
Miami Beach AP unions vow big pay hikes this year to restore workers' buying power. AFL-CIO says average nonsupervisory earnings have failed to keep up for four years and inflation eroded purchasing value. Meany urges stockholders to accept lower profits to curb inflation.
The Senate approved a $36 billion education aid measure after defeating a bid to ban student busing for integration. House amendments sought anti desegregation rules including forced busing bans and freedom of choice plans. The bill advances to conference with conflicting House versions and faces Nixon’s inflation concerns.
A nationwide rail stoppage potential loomed as four AFL-CIO unions and railroads failed to settle talks. Judge Howard Corcoran planned a hearing to decide on extending restraint orders that have kept a coast to coast shutdown at bay since January 31. Union leaders warned of possible strikes after a court ruling, with unions opposing a cross jurisdiction clause in December's contract dispute.
Welfare Secretary Robert H. Finch faces pressure as Leon Panetta's resignation shakes HEW liberals. The episode sparks anxiety among Finch supporters, with fears of further retirements and a shift in White House policy balance.
Gov. Bob Scott hopes HEW will soften a stern letter ordering a plan to boost integration in public colleges. The 120 day deadline threatens over 46 million dollars in federal aid. Scott warns against “integration for integration’s sake” while noting NC’s long policy of open admissions. Panetta, now out, urged a systemwide consolidation and resource sharing to desegregate promptly.
The Labor Department reports the cost of living rose in January by four tenths of a percent, down from higher increases in November and December. The year over year rate reached 6.2 percent, the largest 12 month rise since November 1951, with transportation and food prices driving much of the increase. The report notes a half hour cut in the average factory work week amid production slowdowns, reducing weekly earnings by 13 cents for the typical worker.
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