16 Jun 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1970
Page
1
A reader asks about legal knife lengths for pocket carry. They report conflicting opinions about a 7 inch limit and note folding blades must have blades four inches or less. The inquiry seeks clarification on applicable laws and practical norms.
The discussion outlines city prohibitions on operating slot machines except vending or musical devices in businesses. It notes federal registration and a $50 annual gambler's license, cites North Carolina state gambling prohibition, and warns penalties are up to court discretion for private use versus bringing in outsiders.
A letter to the editor describes two roaming dogs that harass children and damage yards for years. The writer urges stronger city dog laws and cites possible penalties. Products Halt and Git are suggested as temporary deterrents with vendor details for purchase.
Inquiries about where Arnold Palmer lives point to Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Separately, scuba classes at the YWCA taught by Ray Sexton require personal gear, a $40 fee, and Y membership, with contact through Miss Sherrill Smith or Sexton at the Greensboro address.
South Vietnamese and Cambodian troops swept into Kompong Speu to find the main Viet Cong and North Vietnamese force had withdrawn. Officials report casualties ranging around 150 to 183 on the enemy side, with 4 South Vietnamese dead and 22 wounded. Looting followed as troops entered the town’s central market and regional headquarters.
Three American correspondents Richard Dudman Elizabeth Pond and Michael Morrow were released by Viet Cong troops in Cambodia after over five weeks in captivity. Dudman said they were safe healthy and well treated once credentials as journalists were confirmed. Their release comes as about 20 reporters from eight nations remain captive in Cambodia with earlier captures dating from April 3.
In Rio de Janeiro the release of West German Ambassador Ehrenfried von Holleben remained unconfirmed after 40 Brazilian political prisoners were freed and shown arriving in Algiers. Newsmen tracked the ambassador’s residence as tension rose among embassy staff while officials awaited signs of his freedom.
The group, including six women and four children, arrived in Algeria aboard Varig Airlines under heavy guard. Algerian officials granted asylum after a September decree stripped them of Brazilian citizenship amid their bid to return home and resume their struggle. During a two hour news conference at Algiers airport they spoke of torture and fear of execution before boarding.
President Nixon plans a radio television address to announce a nine to fifteen member wage and price commission with no enforcement powers to publicize inflationary increases. The move aims to have a calming influence, though officials say the group cannot alter decisions.
The House begins debate on a landmark postal reform bill to create an independent U S Postal Service and raise salaries 8 percent retroactive to April 18. National Association of Letter Carriers chief warns of a nationwide strike if the House defeats the measure and filibuster threats loom in the Senate.
Washington AP Draft Director Curtis Tarr outlined four guidelines for local boards to apply the Supreme Court decision broadening conscientious objection. He also announced a July 1 lottery to assign draft sequence numbers for men turning 19 by year end. Tarr stressed sincerity, universal opposition to war, belief beyond a personal moral code, consideration of others, and rigorous training. He noted boards may face higher workloads but expects no flood of unlimited claims.
Assistant Director Earle C. Hubbard declined to name a plant as the source of organic wastes killing thousands of fish in the Yadkin River. Investigations focus on possible crank waste lowering oxygen levels. lab tests and field work will take time to identify the waste origin and responsible party.
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