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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1972
Page
1
Edward Langdon, executive director of Goodwill Industries of Guilford, explains why donated items are sold. He notes processing costs and wages are covered by sale prices. He cites the original Helms plan of work and pay to enable buying goods at a small price.
Mrs G H A seeks stacking cats for a February day care opening. A reader advises calling Hughes Rankin and asking for Jim Bulla, who can arrange to obtain them.
The High Point Jamestown Dog Obedience Club offers a class and asks dog owners to contact Joan Painter at 883 2095 or Mary Greer at 882 6237 for enrollment details.
Reader reports the Winslow and East Green intersection is hard to see and nearly caused accidents. An investigation is underway and traffic engineers will implement corrective measures when completed.
City Traffic Engineer R V Moss says the Hillcrest Country Club intersection has been investigated. Traffic has been channeled by paint and further studies are underway to determine additional safety measures after multiple accidents this month.
There is no Young Republicans Club, but youthful volunteers are welcome. Contact Dot Burnley Mrs. J. H. as High Point township chairman for involvement.
A reader asks why Russell Street schoolchildren walk in the street due to missing sidewalks. Public Works cites limited shoulder space on two blocks as a barrier to granite dust sidewalks, while other sections may get aid to keep children out of mud. A separate query notes septic tank overflows outside city limits and directs to contact the Guilford County Health Department at 883-9166.
A Davidson County woman needing day care for her children and unable to pay privately is advised to call Mrs. Isabelle O'Neal, Coordinator of Day Care Services, at 883-7136 on Monday Wednesday or Friday mornings.
In Washington opponents vow a tough battle possibly a filibuster against a bill to strengthen federal enforcement of fair employment practices. The measure would extend EEOC power to issue cease and desist orders and broaden coverage to millions more workers, including state and local government and education employees, as well as unions with eight or more members.
The Cost of Living Council exempts small mom and pop retailers with under 100000 in annual sales from price controls and about 45 percent of rental units from rent controls. The exemptions target retail firms and certain small rental properties, easing enforcement of Nixon era wage price rules. The move affects about two million retail firms nationwide, with 1.5 million under the sales threshold.
New York state investigation hears tobacco industry spokesman warn that high profits from bootlegging cigarettes into New York attract organized crime and spur similar smuggling in New Jersey Connecticut Pennsylvania Florida and other states. William O Flaherty president of the Tobacco Tax Council says a bootlegger can net as much as 2.40 a car ton by buying in low tax Southern states and selling in New York City without paying taxes. He notes that after February first New York City smokers will face 34 cents a pack in taxes the highest in the nation.
The House is set to approve a 2.7 billion foreign aid extension urging wealthy nations to share costs. Rep. Thomas E. Morgan says he will not act on Nixon’s overhaul until after the November election, warning a new president may want different terms. Senate has not yet passed a 2.6 billion appropriation.
Two Soviet ships Lamut and Kolyvan refuse escort to Adak as Coast Guard icebreaker Storis maintains standoff 200 miles from Alaska. Skipper and fisheries director held aboard Storis. potential arrest and fines loom. Balsam en route to aid. Storis crew and planes maintain surveillance in icy waters.
In a deep North Vietnam air battle, a US Navy Phantom shot down a MIG21 as eight surface to air missiles and antiaircraft guns fired at five American planes from the carrier Constellation and Enterprise. The engagement followed two earlier MIG encounters in five days.
Eight Soviet built SAMs and antiaircraft fire targeted an unarmed Navy RAF reconnaissance jet with four fighter escorts near Quang Lang airfield about 170 miles north of the DMZ. One A7 fighter sustained minor damage. Four minutes later a Navy F4 Phantom downed an MIG2 with air missiles as Enterprise sent 75 planes to join the Laotian campaign against the Ho Chi Minh trail.
Washington AP reports Congress ready to send Nixon a federal election spending reform bill. It tightens disclosure, caps spending, and sets per-election limits, with a presidential ad budget cap of 8.4 million this fall and an 10 cent per potential voter media ceiling.
Treasury official Paul Volcker said the Nixon administration plans to wrap up a large trade package by early February and pair it with a dollar devaluation bill to Congress. He predicted expedient congressional action and noted talks with Japan Canada and the Common Market while warning of a substantial 1972 deficit and a red 1973 budget.
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