21 Jan 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1969
Page
1
Readers are invited to call or write ACTION LINE to share concerns or questions with The Enterprise. The prompt urges making contact to resolve worries, settle problems, or discuss ideas through the newspaper’s help line.
The library fines stop when you drop the overdue book in the return box. if unpaid, you may receive notices until paid. Civil Service exams for High Point are in Greensboro at the old Post Office Building on W. Market Street. most jobs have no fixed age limit, and top scorers are offered openings while others wait their turn. review listings for in demand positions and exam schedules.
A reader asks what proves city tag purchase besides the tag itself. The license agency notes that a record of every tag issued is kept, and if stolen, the proof of purchase can be shown via that record.
A teen asks why his 3 to 4 inch hair falls out when combed and has no dandruff. The answer notes hormonal changes cause oiliness and hair issues in adolescence, recommends non-detergent shampoos and dermatologist input to identify causes, and encourages hope for regrowth. It also includes a separate query about contacting Jacques Vallee and suggests publishers or booksellers as channels.
A reader warns that discarded license plates such as 69 and 10 should not be thrown in garbage cans. Plates found by others can be misused, leading to trouble. The writer signs as P. T. and asks careful disposal to prevent misuse.
The first plenary session of the Vietnam peace talks will be led by Henry Cabot Lodge as head of the U S delegation. The session in Paris will include representatives from the United States, South and North Vietnam, and the Viet Cong National Liberation Front to address substantive questions.
Nixon starts his presidency amid inaugural pomp and war concerns. He meets with the National Security Council and Joint Chiefs of Staff as he pledges to pursue peace, while protests briefly mar the ceremony. Agnew is sworn in as vice president. The new leader tells a world audience the era favors peace and he will guide America toward calm.
Washington lawmakers praise Nixon inaugural themes on peace and negotiation while warning of a limited domestic honeymoon. Senators Fulbright Muskie Jackson and Aiken praise the speech and call for time to pursue peace, with Goldwater supporting negotiating from strength.
Raleigh AP reports new chairs of North Carolina General Assembly finance panels say if new taxes pass in 1969 they will target tobacco first. Sen. Ralph Scott and Rep. Thorne Gregory favor tobacco taxation before raising sales or other taxes, with possible increases in gasoline tax and vehicle registration fees to fund schools, mental hospitals, and教育 programs.
Cmdr Lloyd M Bucher testifies at a court of inquiry into the Pueblo seizure by North Korea detailing the inadequate weapons and explosive destroy gear provided. He says he requested heavier guns and demolition tools but received only two .50 caliber machines and limited ammo and that communications were insufficient. He cites orders to avoid displaying aggressiveness to maintain cover during the mission.
The nomination of Walter J. Hickel for interior secretary is postponed at least until Wednesday as objections surface over his stance on conservation. Senate leader Mike Mansfield noted the hold persists until the Interior Committee’s hearing record and report become available despite most cabinet picks being confirmed.
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