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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1969
Page
1
An article recounts the accidental discovery of artificial snow and explains the process used at Homestead. A ski area manager describes using compressed air and water sprayed from a movable gun, effective as low as 28 degrees and as high as 31 with low humidity. The produced snow is fine and packs well, with 1 inch equaling about 2 inches of natural snow.
Reader Q asks for Boy Scout uniforms as new member D M seeks gear. Community urged to check attics for used uniforms via 103 W. Green or scout leaders. Also notes support needed for Andrews High yearbook ads and local school sponsorships amid Central High rival. Includes Q A on yawning and a Bonus Gifts milestone and a note to C W wife of an alcoholic with assistance offered.
A Baghdad spy trial was reported under way as Iraq accused Israel of massing troops to attack 20,000 Iraqi forces in Jordan. Demonstrators besieged Britain's Embassy in Baghdad over Britain's reaction to recent executions of 14 accused spies, while Pope Paul VI urged sparing lives.
The Eastern J, an old library ship converted into a barge, drifted ashore near Kitty Hawk last week becoming a tourist attraction. Hotels along the coast were full over the weekend despite winter. The Eastern I, owned by a Boston company, broke tow near Virginia Capes and went ashore at Kitty Hawk about 60 miles and 24 hours later. Two tugs work to refloat the vessel.
Pro-Soviet factions gain influence in occupied Czechoslovakia with Soviet troop backing. Conservatives push propaganda discrediting liberal reformists and the Palach death, while pro-reform media face reduced space. AP dispatch notes growing press and radio exposure for conservative line.
In Raleigh AP reports the first skirmishes over a state tobacco tax. Opponents seek revenue without cigarettes while supporters push an all-out drive. With rising education costs and Gov. Bob Scott's programs, many lawmakers see tobacco tax as essential, especially in tobacco growing regions. Parimutuel racing bills and liquor focus are also on revenue plans to delay or replace a levy.
President Nixon summoned the National Security Council at the White House to discuss timing of seeking Senate ratification of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty. He plans a Capitol Hill lunch with leaders and a visit to the Senate floor, with no immediate decision on action. Nixon backs ratification but may delay for strategic reasons.
North Carolina senator Har grove Bowles introduced a bill to raise the liquor tax from 12 to 22 percent, boosting costs by 25 to 45 cents a pint and adding about 26.6 million dollars in yearly revenue. The nickel per bottle tax for rehabilitation centers remains unchanged.
The Labor Department reports the 1968 cost of living up 4.7 percent, the largest jump in 17 years. December costs rose 0.2 percent with food up 0.6 and housing up 0.5, while weekly earnings climbed 5.5 percent last year but gains were eroded by price increases.
A mid morning loss of electrical power delayed the Enterprise newspaper and other users in the area. The outage lasted about 20 minutes and caused extra production time as electrically heated metal melting systems were re heated.
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