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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1970
Page
3
U S patrol along the Cambodian border engages 50 to 70 North Vietnamese infiltrators just as the allied New Year truce ends. Sixteen enemy soldiers are reported killed. no American casualties. The four hour fight occurs 42 miles northwest of Saigon in marshes and rice paddies as ground and air patrols resume.
U S B52s resumed raids in South Vietnam near the Cambodian border, dropping nearly 1 000 tons as 12 enemy rocket and mortar attacks occurred from 8 a m Thursday to 8 a m today. Seven Americans wounded, 167 Viet Cong killed, 61 significant attacks. Vice President Agnew left Vietnam for Formosa signaling renewed U S pursuit of peace.
Charleston organizer William Saunders says white Democrats in South Carolina will openly back at least one Negro candidate for the state House in June's Democratic primary. He cites potential support for Herbert Fielding and notes no Negro has served in the legislature since 1902. Saunders says UCP organizers face courtship by Democratic leaders to avoid forming a new party.
The Golden State Freeway southbound slow lane stayed closed after hillside earth slid onto the route, reducing eight lanes to two. Crews opened three lanes Thursday and paused overnight, with further openings contingent on preventable slips. The closure caused massive backups for homebound travelers and Tournament of Roses-bound traffic.
The American Mutual Insurance Alliance opposes a bill to create a Federal Insurance Guaranty Corp to protect customers of insolvent insurers. AMIA, representing 120 mutuals, campaigns coast to coast, pressing governors and legislators while targeting Senate Commerce Committee members. They argue insurance oversight should remain state driven.
President Nixon aims to make antipollution a top 1970 goal noting New York Philadelphia and Los Angeles could become unfit to live in if action is delayed. In a New Year ceremony he created a Council on Environmental Quality within his office and said Congress must not conflict with his Cabinet group. He plans a three member full time council to be appointed by him with Senate confirmation.
The ceasefire region moves from the Suez to Israel borders with Jordan and Lebanon. Rockets hit Kiryat Shmona, a watchman is abducted near Metulla, and Israeli jets destroy Ghor irrigation canal amid heavy shelling by Jordanian and Iraqi forces. Defense Minister Dayan urges caution as Arab guerrillas escalate attacks.
Wachovia hosts an Open House this Monday evening from 3 to 9 at the Westchester Mall office. Attendees can enter to win a Grandmother Clock and learn about services offered.
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