Help Line Open for Questions at The Enterprise
Readers are urged to write or call Action Line at The Enterprise with inquiries or problems. The paper notes high volume may prevent acknowledgments but will consider every request.
11 Mar 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1971
Page
1
Readers are urged to write or call Action Line at The Enterprise with inquiries or problems. The paper notes high volume may prevent acknowledgments but will consider every request.
Readers asked about private or group swimming lessons for boys 5 and up with YMCA and YWCA programs starting mid April including life saving instruction and schedules. Sewing lessons offered at YWCA High Point with next session beginning around April 1. call to register.
A code rule states that a driveway must be kept at least three feet from any side property line, measured parallel to the pavement edge, with this minimum distance applying in residential areas.
Anonymous readers ask where grown women and stutterers can get speech lessons. The paper has names of two therapists who offer private lessons and has sent them to the first caller. the second caller provided no contact. School teachers can arrange classes for students with speech problems.
Students in the MDT A program at GTI request bus service to reach training. A sheet in the GTI lounge, the Southside Opportunity Center, or Ruth Melton will collect names and addresses to set up routes and pickup points. A bus is available to pick up students for free training.
In the March 8 Action Line a licensed agent, Richard Cox, represents American National in High Point. He invites questions and can be reached by writing to his home address at 3023 N. Majin, High Point.
Democratic leaders plan to attach a 10 per cent Social Security increase to a Senate debt limit bill, paving swift approval for 26 million beneficiaries. The move splits welfare reforms for faster action while retroactively applying the boost to January 1 and signaling presidential approval.
Washington AP reports President Nixon may deploy tax relief as a economic stimulus if 1971 growth lags. The quadriad advisers consider reinstating the 7 percent investment tax credit and faster cuts, delaying Social Security tax base hikes, and speeding tax changes to spur business investment and consumer spending amid inflation concerns.
In Raleigh the Senate passed a bill allowing county commissioners to levy a 1 percent local sales tax. House amendments require public vote on levy questions. The move follows a state Supreme Court ruling in January striking down a prior local sales tax law.
The four month trial of Lt. William Calley Jr. ends testimony with final arguments next week. Key witnesses include Col. Oran Henderson and Capt. Ernest Medina. If convicted of first degree murder, Calley faces possible death.
The Senate backed a constitutional amendment to lower the voting age to 18 in all elections by a 94 to 0 vote. If ratified by 38 states, about 11 million 18 to 21 year olds could register nationwide. House action was expected next. The move follows a 1971 Supreme Court ruling and prior congressional action.
Chase Manhattan Bank lowered its prime lending rate from 5% to 4 3 4 percent marking the fifth cut of the year. The move aims to align with lower short term rates as loan demand remains soft and funds become more available.
Whitney M. Young 49 executive director of the Urban League died while swimming at Lighthouse Beach Torquay Bay Lagos Nigeria during Ford Foundation African American dialogues. He apparently collapsed in surf as Ramsey Broom and Ramie Clark aided and attempted resuscitation.
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