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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1967
Page
2
New York AP markets failed to sustain a 1967 rally amid profit taking. Dow Jones index fell about 2.9 points near noon while several issues cited varied performance and dividend actions through the session.
The piece reflects on a violent 1965 uprising, noting the lingering influence of Rafael Trujillo’s era and how fear shapes voting. It cites a garbage collector’s perspective and recalls the assassination’s impact on Dominican memory and the fragile birth of elections.
Forecast shows generally fair and cold tonight with lows near freezing. Saturday warms to the 50s in most areas. mountains at 46 to 53. Temperatures average in the 50s elsewhere with little precipitation, totaling about one tenth inch as showers occur.
A. M. Cook of High Point representing The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company won a one month nationwide sales contest honoring H. W. Persons. The award recognizes achievement in handling a specified amount of business during the contest period.
Harlan F. Wilhoit named district manager for the C L T office. Drye relocates from Charlotte to assume post after long involvement in consumer finance in North Carolina. He is a Navy veteran of 1962. The Dryes reside in Alville with one child.
AP Special: Harry S. Ashmore from the Center for Study of Democratic Institutions says the bombing of North Vietnam is a failure and unlikely to end the war. He notes Ho Chi Minh showed interest in Geneva world peace talks in May, but calls the May gathering unofficial and not a peace negotiation forum.
U S District Attorney Gilbert Merritt called for an FBI probe into the fatal shooting of Vanderbilt graduate student Ramsey Windley Hall by a metro policeman. Davidson County officials termed it a justifiable homicide while civil rights groups pressed for independent review and autopsy plans were explored by the police.
Baker testified about a $100,000 payment from California savings to Sen Kerr tied to Baker’s campaign finance. He faced questions on $22,000 in evasion for 1961 and described ownership schemes with Hodges, Jones, and properties in Charlotte. He admitted slips in deductions, including sick pay and a Florida real estate interest, caused by clerical errors and misfiled records.
Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen and House GOP Leader Gerald Ford urged a stronger U S push in Vietnam and opposed wartime tax increases until a convincing case is made. The leaders spoke to about 250 Republicans at the Capitol, framing a vigorous defence program for the 70s while Democrats criticized the approach.
Horace Greeley joined as a signer on the bond for Jefferson Davis during Davis imprisonment at Fortress Monroe when he was released from custody.
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