27 Jun 1967
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1967
Page
1
Carl Wills reports big holes on E Fairfield just below Mitchell's Septic Tank caused damage to a car after hitting the hole. Public works filled the holes last Thursday but Mrs. W A Expensive notes the danger and cost.
A reader asks if a 13-year-old can be compelled to testify in a divorce case or refuse. The column notes contempt as a possibility but questions a judge taking such action. It also covers per capita income basics and clarifies that NC per capita income reflects all residents, with families of five seeing much lower figures than the average.
In Havana Soviet Premier Kosygin and Cuban Prime Minister Castro pursue private discussions, with observers guessing topics include Vietnam and the Middle East. No official timeline given. Kosygin’s stay may extend another day as Castro’s government remains tight lipped.
The North Carolina House passed a redistricting bill 67 to 36 and approved major amendments shifting districts 5, 6, 9, 10 and 11. Gaston Mecklenburg split, Mecklenburg to new 9th with Lincoln Iredell Wilkes, Gaston to new 10th with several counties, Mitchell moved to 11th. Lenoir County remains in 1st as proposed.
King Hussein of Jordan will meet President Johnson in Washington on Wednesday, the White House said. This follows a prior meeting with King Bhumibol of Thailand, who was due in Washington late today.
The General Assembly considers a two year budget of 2.73 billion dollars with an 80 million dollar plan to raise pay for public school teachers and staff. Education remains the largest share, with teachers slated for a 10 percent raise and other personnel receiving varying boosts.
Thousands of Burmese attacked Chinese targets in Rangoon after protests over Mao Tse-tung badges and press coverage. Mob terrorized streets and a Chinese school, smashing cars and residences, before dispersing as authorities urged calm. 200 Chinese students trapped in a school were escorted home as clashes ended.
Gardner Ackley, head of the Council of Economic Advisers, told the Senate House Economic Committee that income taxes must rise this year to support healthy prosperity. He noted inflation risk from tight money and referenced unemployment around 3.4 percent, potentially rising to 4 percent temporarily, while aligning with Fed Chair William McChesney Martin Jr. on tax surcharges.
Raleigh AP report: Senate Judiciary II approved a bill to require open meetings after an amendment failing. Sen Burney argued for openness while NC Press Association backed the measure, noting many boards currently meet in secret. House-passed exemptions for certain state and judicial bodies remain controversial.
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