20 Mar 1968
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1968
Page
1
Readers ponder why the saying spitting image is used to describe exact likeness. The column analyzes pronunciation and meaning, noting image and spit likely derive from a vivid metaphor for bodily resemblance, while offering alternative word order for clarity.
This advice cautions against sending broad invitations to all company employees for a wedding. If a single well placed contact from the husband's former colleagues can supply a guest list, use it. Otherwise omit the company invites to avoid hurt feelings and clutter.
A reader asks about installing small loading-zone ramps on N Main. The traffic engineer says permanent ramps would hinder water flow and create hazards. In a separate query, a worker asks if wages can be garnished. the answer notes garnishment is limited to taxes and court actions. A rubber plant care expert advises topping to induce branching and root cuttings for propagation, plus hints plants prefer moist soil and bright light.
Paris AP reports President Charles de Gaulle rejects a paper gold reform and calls for a monetary system based on gold immutability impartiality and universality. He warns France will resist any reform not aligned with gold and insists France reserves freedom of action to delay reforms as talks on a new international monetary plan proceed.
Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy told Howard University that if he is convinced he cannot win the Democratic nomination on the first ballot he would support Robert F. Kennedy. He insisted no arrangements exist with Kennedy and urged a coalition government in Vietnam, with withdrawal if Saigon rejects it.
Democrats up for re election fear RFK entry could split the party and wreck post convention unity. Senators at a luncheon caucus warned against backing Johnson, Kennedy, or McCarthy amid doubts about Johnson's renomination and Kennedy's moves. They cited Kennedy's reticence to commit to Johnson and McCarthy's attacks as potentially irreparable post convention.
Kennedy strategists do not plan to challenge McCarthy for Massachusetts first ballot votes. They aim to prevent Johnson's renomination on the first ballot and rely on securing 72 second ballot votes. McCarthy leads after the April 30 Minnesota primary, then Massachusetts delegates can switch to RFK after one ballot.
Governor Dan Moore announced Western Electric plans a multi million dollar defense facilities plant near Greensboro on 220 acres east of the city. Completion is set for 1970 with 3500 employees, consolidating Bell Laboratories and military project administration, funded by Western Electric.
Former President Harry S. Truman praised President Johnson and predicted a clear Democratic nomination win. He rejected rumors of a Kennedy challenge and declined to comment on Vietnam, noting only a general parallel to past events. Truman relaxed with family at the Casa Marina Hotel complex as it undergoes refurbishment after wartime use.
Gen. David M. Shoup told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that official reasons for U S intervention in Vietnam are not supportable. He cited concerns on national policy, noting prior Vietnam policy assumed almost entirely South Vietnamese fighting forces while warning of broader peril if defeat occurred.
Robert F Kennedy testifies before the Senate housing subcommittee proposing amendments to Johnson’s plan. He urges 5 percent of new housing in urban poverty areas, resident voice in rebuilding, tenant organizations, and ownership goals with rent relief and low cost financing. He also favors direct hiring of residents and housing for dislocated people.
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