Police residency rules and local questions on High Point items
Reader letters discuss state vs city residency for police and fire crews under Chapter 23 1969. Officials note city Charter prevails over state law. East Belt bypass plans near New Street. a wig scam caution from BBB. arrowhead finds likely west of Trinity area. standard basketball backboard size noted as 6 by 4 feet or 54 by 35 inches.
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Anon. A
Greensboro
City of
High Point
Fire Department
Guilford County
Deep River
Brentwood Avenue
New Street
Brentwood
C.F. A
R. V. Moss
US 311
East Belt
Agnew Asia Trip Seen as Broad Foreign Policy Halt
Vice President Spiro Agnew’s 11 nation tour in Asia is viewed as a diplomatic success by boosting understanding of the Nixon doctrine. He reassured Asian leaders on U S resolve to stay a Pacific power and reduce future U S troop use while urging self reliance. Uncertainties linger over China outreach and Formosa, with Thailand unsure of U S intent and the Far East doctrine remaining vague.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Asia
Agnew
United States
U.S
Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
China
Formosa
Thailand
Marine Captain Acquitted in Vietnam War Court Martial
Marine Capt. Robert Poolaw of Anadarko Oklahoma with Bronze Star and ten combat medals was acquitted of the murder of a Vietnamese prisoner of war near Da Nang on August 11 in the Que Son mountains. Witnesses described the prisoner as North Vietnamese and testified Poolaw ordered men away before a shot was heard.
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DA Nang
Vietnam
Robert W. Poolaw
Anadarko
Okla
Poolaw
Que Son
Supreme Court limits Draft Boards Authority in Protester Case
The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 that draft boards lack power to speed induction of Viet Nam era protesters. Justice Douglas said no Congressional authority justified such administrative power. Gutknecht and Mulloy received prison terms for defying induction. The decision leaves reclassification authority unsettled and continues to be debated in related cases.
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Washington
Supreme Court
William C. Douglas
Gress
Douglas
Minnesota
David Earl Gutknecht
Gaylord
Minn
Minneapolis
Kentucky
Joseph Thomas Mulloy
Prestonsburg
Southern Conference Educational Fund
Gutknecht
Mulloy
White
Timothy J. Breen
Westport
Conn
Boston
Nelson urges constitutional right to a decent environment
Sen. Gaylord Nelson argues for a constitutional amendment guaranteeing every person an inalienable right to a decent environment. He warns pollution threatens the century and calls for pollution-free cars, nonreturnable bottle bans, and national environmental standards, noting a $275 billion cost by 2000 to control pollution.
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Washington (Ap
Gaylord Nelson
Senate
Wisconsin Democrat
Nelson
Briton Finds No Evidence Of Genocide In Biafra Area
Lord Hunt returning from Biafra sites reports no evidence of genocide and a generally encouraging refugee situation. He noted thousands of refugees in good condition returning home and observed Nigerian soldiers feeding Ibo refugees. Newsmen escorted to Port Harcourt for a first postwar briefing amid tense demonstrations.
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Awoomama
Owerri
Uli
Biafra
Lagos
Lord Hunt
Harold Wilson
Hunt
Orlu
Aba
Thant
Port Harcourt
Nigeria
Slowing Economy Shapes High Point Furniture Market Opening
The winter furniture market in High Point opens amid inflation and a slowdown from late 1969. Prices are soft as manufacturers compete for orders and retailers plan more shopping than buying. Market attendance is normal to slightly below. Tuesday features three Southern Retail Furniture Assn programs.
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High Point
Southen Retail Furniture Assn
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Robert Deale
Southern Retail Furniture Assn
Deale
Simpler Warranties Hint at Consumer Benefit and Debate
Federal pressure trims appliance warranties and adds a consumer council. Senate hearings weigh if manufacturers must ensure retailer repair and warranty performance. Betty Furness’s reform push prompts shorter 115 word GE warranty and a pending congressional response. Virginia Knauer’s office signals cautious approval of industry action while maintaining legislative options.
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Washington
Betty Furness
Task Force
Miss Furness
General Electric
Consumer Complaint Council
Virginia Knauer
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John M. Harlan
Congress
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