16 Jan 1968
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1968
Page
1
The Enterprise invites readers to call or write ACTION LINE to discuss problems seek answers or share concerns. Readers can reach the hotline for quick guidance and story tips and stay informed about local issues through the paper.
Reader questions difference between sleet and freezing rain and where to find measurement info. Weather Bureau expert explains sleet as frozen rain pellets and freezing rain as liquid until impact.
Capitol Hill leaders press for spending cuts to unlock a proposed tax increase. Mills signals $10–$12 billion in cuts to cover surging domestic programs, excluding Vietnam and fixed outlays, as Dirksen and Bow push for restrained budgets. An updated White House budget due by Jan 29 shapes talks.
The federal government would not reveal loan specifics but acknowledged disaster loan criteria were tightened after the Fairbanks flood damaged neighboring motels last August. SBA Administrator Robert C. Moot defended that politics did not influence the allocations while declining further details.
A freighter named Christiane crashed into gasoline laden barges in the Houston Ship Channel south of a tunnel near Baytown and La Porte. The collision ignited a blazing inferno as 30,000 barrels of high octane fuel exploded and crew and two tourists fled in lifeboats. Four men were injured.
Southern furniture retailers discussed keeping pace with shifting markets at a breakfast meeting led by Pagay Heer, manager of the Southern Furniture Exposition. The event used the new Green Drive Wing atop the Top of the Mart, showcasing expanded showroom space and training facilities.
As the 90th Congress reconvenes, a Citizens Committee for Peace and Freedom in Vietnam led by Eisenhower and Bradley questions bombing effectiveness and calls for a prompt pause only with Hanoi’s cease of material support. A 3,000 strong women’s march on Capitol Hill highlighted war scrutiny while U S leaders demand reciprocal action if air attacks stop.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced Britain's armed forces will be pulled from the Far East and the Persian Gulf by end of 1971 as part of austerity measures. The plan includes cutting social welfare benefits and cancelling a $1.02 billion contract for 50 F-111 aircraft, with projected savings of $960 million after penalties. Princess Margaret attended the Commons session.
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