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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1971
Page
1
AP Business Writer Jack Lefler delivers a concise American markets update summarizing stock movements, economic indicators, and key corporate actions. The dispatch highlights notable shifts in major indices, sector behavior, and corporate earnings to inform traders and readers.
Governor Lester Maddox, soon stepping down to lieutenant governor, greeted an estimated 10,000 to 15,000 supporters at his final open house at the Georgia Governor’s Mansion. State police counted crowds over 5,000 as Maddox teased biking to work next week with a single car for Virginia Maddox. He noted he cannot seek reelection under Georgia law.
A terse observation notes that the type of man who robs Peter to pay Paul tends to hurt both parties, illustrating moral critique of deceit and misplaced priorities.
Washington AP reports two Democratic senators say the long life of the 91st Congress and unfinished bills may boost Magnuson's bid to reform Senate rules. The plan splits Congress into five parts to separate authorization from appropriations, reducing first minute staff confusion during controversial funding. Mansfield endorses the idea as the lame duck ends. Magnuson notes panels could curb shifting programs while Congress appropriates funds, especially with the 92nd Congress to convene Jan 21 1971.
The governor described textile plant layoffs as hurting wages and urged focus on schools with 1500 new classrooms built and 1260 planned. He highlighted a 1974-75 agency reorganization plan to 25 departments, praised Hil-Burton health projects, and noted rising alcoholism admissions across centers in fiscal 1970.
Rep Q Edward Hebert, likely to succeed the late L Mendel Rivers, warns delaying decisions on new weapons could be dangerous. Hebert questions SALT talks, challenges faith in Soviet sincerity, and favors acting promptly on undersea launched missiles or the B 1 bomber. He reflects on past pacts and stresses measured, decisive steps.
Gov Nelson Rockefeller a Republican disclosed that he was invited to be Hubert H Humphrey's running mate on the Democratic 1968 ticket. Humphrey confirmed the offer, saying Rockefeller showed interest but did not think he could run on the Democratic ticket. The convention later chose Edmund S Muskie of Maine to run with Humphrey.
North Carolina 18 to 20 year olds began registering with local boards of election to vote in national elections. Alex Brock, executive secretary of the state Board of Election, estimated 195000 to 200000 eligible to register. The Supreme Court ruled Congress can lower the voting age to 18 for federal elections. NC requires 21, so separate records needed. Governor Bob Scott supports uniform 18-year-old voting in all elections.
Washington AP reports Pyotr Kapitsa head of the Institute for Physical Problems and 13 Soviet colleagues were invited by the State Department to observe the murder kidnap trial of Angela Davis in California. Assistant Secretary Martin J Hillenbrand said the invitation followed a cable from the 14 Soviets urging that Miss Davis receive an air trial. He added the letter proposed Soviet attendance of U S observers at Soviet trials in return. No specific Soviet trials were named.
HYDEN Ky AP a dynamite blast spread by coal dust blamed by inspectors for last Wednesday’s explosion at Finley Coal Co mine that killed 38 people A federal hearing under the 1969 Mine Safety Act will start next Wednesday at Perry County Courthouse James Westfield U S Bureau of Mines will preside Underground searches and tests will continue as investigators plan to interview miners and determine cause
A concise note states that youth possess a notable edge over aging peers through the ability to envision future prospects. The observation frames age as a barrier and youth as a period of foresight and potential.
Three Indiana women died when their car traveled 20 miles in the wrong lane and collided head on with a tractor trailer and a station wagon carrying a Illinois family of six near Shelbyville Indiana. The crash killed Singleton family members and the three Indiana women, part of a weekend toll of 431 highway deaths nationwide amid heavy snow and blizzards.
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