08 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1969
Page
1
A reader asks about complete physical costs from childhood to adulthood, with ranges from about 19 to over 50 dollars depending on tests. Another piece discusses the Piedmont Triad’s regional planning efforts, population, and cross-city cooperation, plus guidance on bonded fabric repair and local charitable assistance for clothing.
Democratic leaders plan immediate actions that could shorten the new administration's honeymoon period. The House Education and Labor Committee filed a $14 billion school construction bill and measures to continue Johnson era antipoverty and school aid programs, signaling early aggressive proposals. Senate Majority Leader Mansfield broadens the party’s policy committee to offer alternatives to Nixon plans as cabinet members and Republicans signal a cautious, study-first approach.
In Prague Czechoslovakia's Communist leaders named Petr Colotka a liberal replacement for Josef Smrkovsky as chairman of the Federal Assembly the move followed Smrkovsky's demotion. Smrkovsky was named Colotka's deputy with both Czech and Slovak branches pushing for ethnic balance.
London AP report says marijuana use rises among unskilled British workers as a weekend pastime. A government committee urges reducing penalties from one year to none and reviews police powers for drug searches, while stopping short of legalization.
Congressional sources say Sen Fred Harris Rep James O Hara and former North Carolina Gov Terry Sanford are Humphrey’s top three for DNC chair. O'Brien resigns as chair after August tenure citing business and personal reasons. The National Committee will meet next Tuesday to ratify Humphrey’s choice. O'Hara, Sanford and Mondale are also named contenders.
Former Governor Terry Sanford said he is thinking about whether he would accept the national chairmanship of the Democratic Party if offered. He noted he is not actively seeking the post and has been among three men under consideration by Vice President Hubert Humphrey. Sanford has long been active in national party affairs and maintains ties with Kennedy forces.
A close Kennedy ally predicts former postmaster general and Democratic National Committee chair O'Brien will rejoin politics within four years to lead Edward M Kennedy's 1972 presidential campaign. O'Brien plans to resign as DNC chair for an industrial job, with Kennedy aide O'Donnell mentioned as a potential successor.
In Los Angeles AP reports defense motions to quash Sirhan Bishara Sirhan indictment and withdraw his innocent plea. Judge Herbert V. Walker ruled on several items, denying delays and dual-jury requests while the case proceeds against the Kennedy assassination charges and wounding bystanders.
Karl Hess, once Barry Goldwater's top speechwriter and author of the extremism line, now aligns with the New Left and libertarian ideas. He says he remains a staunch defender of individual liberty and criticizes state authority, citing SDS and the Declaration of Independence as guiding principles.
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