09 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1968
Page
1
A reader asks for guidance and invites ACTION LINE to answer questions solve problems or ease worries. The message encourages calling or writing ACTION LINE and mentions The Enterprice in a casual promotional tone.
The 20th Century Fox project John Brown’s Body plans a Statesville Love Valley shoot from July through August. The story centers on Harper’s Ferry events, with trials at Charles Town and a mixed North South reception for Brown, echoing the marching on tune.
City officials discuss a potential critical area designation for IO and invite public input. Bill Williams, head of utilities, is urged to participate as residents seek clarity and accountability in the lighting project amid local concerns.
The Saturday editorial cites U. S. Census Bureau figures as a national average for education level and wages. It questions why the eighth grade average yields $445,000 in lifetime pay while the high school average appears lower, noting national averages as government or statistical benchmarks.
US infantry swept into Communist forces along the coastal lowlands near Da Nang. Initial reports tallied 85 enemy dead as heavy combat continued for a second day along the eastern demilitarized zone. Civilians in Saigon slums suffered four dead and 20 wounded from shelling. Four military posts near Saigon were shelled with light to unknown casualties reported at two sites.
The Senate cleared the last amendments to the rights bill by a 61 to 19 vote, setting up a Monday vote on passage. The bill bans discrimination in sale and rental of most housing, taking full effect January 1, 1970. Senator Mansfield called the section an upset victory for its supporters.
The Associated Press reports progress in Florida teacher strike talks as the Florida Education Association aims for a deal after the State Board of Education agrees to add 10.5 million dollars for public schools this year.
The Sunday Enterprise presents how he wrote the biography and offers a review of the book. It discusses the author’s method and critical reception, reflecting on the work’s place in modern literary discourse.
Washington recalls ambassador to Stockholm for talks as U S Swedish relations cool over America’s Vietnam role.
Four people died and three were injured in a three vehicle crash on U S 421 near Mamers nine miles west of Lillington. Coroner Paul Drew said all three vehicles were traveling east and collided about 12 50 a m. The names and exact details are partly unreadable in the report.
President Johnson plans to tour California candidates as McCarthy fights intraparty opposition over the Vietnam policy. Ads support Johnson’s slate while Democrats criticize McCarthy’s stance and ballot access disputes surface in Massachusetts and New York as campaigns mold for June 4 primaries.
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