15 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1971
Page
1
A reader asks why one lane of the Wrenn Street bridge is barricaded. The reply states the underpinnings are sound and the lane blocks traffic to protect pedestrians near the construction site at Wrenn and High Street.
The incorrect shirt numbers come from the negative being reversed during engraving. To fix it, editors replace the reversed digits with correct orientations before publication and ensure future negatives are printed in the proper direction.
City engineers explain the left turn phase at Main and Lexington was removed to shorten cycle length from 120 to 100 seconds. They found fewer vehicles waiting and improved progression with the adjustment, though drivers report needing multiple light cycles for a left turn.
City Council approved a dec 17 1970 recommendation to prohibit parking at all times on both sides of Carter Street from Leonard to Russell. Traffic crews are installing No Parking signs along Carter and other streets where parking has been removed.
The public library holds two key directories the Standard Periodical and the Ayer Directory of Newspapers Magazines and Trade Publications. Other entities also maintain lists of local papers and publishers, including a we do list.
The speaker questions the Land of Nod where Cain fled after killing Abel and notes that the Bible offers no clear location. They reference the Eden narrative and acknowledge scholarly disagreement about Eden’s exact site.
A reader asks if first snow yearly is poisoned while others say snow contains only dirt from precipitation nuclei. Hazel Tatro explains there is no poison in the snow at any time. swallowing a small amount of dirt from the air is normal.
Gov. Scott's proposal for governors to succeed themselves draws general support in the General Assembly with lawmakers citing virtue in allowing multiple terms. Meanwhile a bill to raise the minimum wage from 1.25 to 1.60 per hour gains traction as inflation pressures living costs.
Sgt Charles Hutto was acquitted of assault with intent to murder My Lai villagers during a 1968 infantry operation. A six officer jury at Ft. McPherson deliberated just over two hours before delivering the not guilty verdict. Hutto, 22, from Tallulah La., hugged his lawyers as his wife Brenda wept in the courtroom. He plans to leave the Army soon and seek work in Atlanta.
Wachovia Bank & Trust North Carolina National and First Union National lowered their prime rate to 6 percent today, mirroring an earlier cut by First National City Bank of New York. If trends continue, it could mark the second quarter point drop in two weeks, with other loan rates remaining higher.
Senator Muskie and Soviet Premier Kosygin met for nearly four hours in Moscow for a broad discussion. A spokesman called the talks a good and very useful general discussion and noted subjects of bilateral and international interest were covered with no details released.
Israeli commandos penetrated 28 miles into Lebanon killing 10 Arabs at a Palestine guerrilla base off Sarafand near the Mediterranean. Lebanese reports say two guerrillas were killed and seven wounded. Israel reports six wounded.
Hundreds of New York City police officers in all five boroughs refuse to patrol over a pay parity dispute. Mayor Lindsay says safety is maintained as detectives and superior officers cover essential duties. The wildcat action follows a Court of Appeals ruling delaying police contract talks.
In Cambodia a South Vietnamese task force and American forces clash with North Vietnamese along Highway 4 near Stung Chhay and Pich Nil passes as efforts to reopen the seaway road continue. Cambodian and South Vietnamese troops press the drive while U S planes engage enemy positions.
In Oakland a Hells Angel, Alan Passaro, is acquitted of murder for Meredith Hunter’s stabbing at the Altamont festival as film of the incident circulated. He awaits return to Soledad to serve a prior sentence for theft and parole violation amid jurors’ silence.
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