22 Mar 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1970
Page
1
A reader asks about lunar phases and causes. The Moon’s orbit around Earth brings varying sunlit portions into view, with Earthshine illuminating the dark side. New to full occurs about every 29% days, with rises linked to sunrise and sunset times. diagrams at Morehead Planetarium illustrate these motions.
Charlie Scott finishes his career in 2007 securing second place in North Carolina history behind Lennie Rosenbluth with 2007 career points.
Readers asked where to inquire about current movie showings in High Point. Advice includes contacting local theater managers or the film producer, and directs letters to major studios or the Motion Pictures Association of America. The association president Jack Valenti is cited regarding moral standards and advertising codes.
Mrs. C. A. notes a ball point ink remover is sold at stationers and similar merchandisers. Use a pen ink remover designed for fabrics to treat fresh stains before washing. Follow product directions and test on a hidden area first to avoid color loss.
A lighthearted survey notes hot dogs sell in packs of 10 while buns appear in 8s or 12s. Bakers cite weight standards and production constraints. One firm tried 10-pack Bun pans but found consumer preference favored 8 or 12, with some shops offering all three sizes.
President Nixon suggested the United States will not sell all requested airplanes to Israel now. He spoke of a broader Middle East balance, a cease fire, and arms flow reductions while awaiting Secretary Rogers’s formal announcement. He warned Soviet help could shift the balance and trigger U.S. action.
North Vietnamese forces attacked Laotian government positions on Skyline Ridge about two miles north of Long Cheng. The ridge sits between Long Cheng and Sam Thong, with the outcome of the fighting unknown. A separate report said government forces may have abandoned hills around Sam Thong, leaving it exposed.
New York postal workers rejected a back to work deal prompting Nixon to vow action to keep mails moving. The strike spread to Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and beyond with stacks of undelivered mail and widespread disruption as Congress and the administration weighed pay hikes and potential military intervention.
Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns told Congress that inflation should gradually ease in the coming months. President Nixon echoed the view, saying inflation would slow without triggering a recession. Burns cautioned on recession risks and proposed that monetary policy stay flexible as inflation expectations remain elevated.
President Nixon said he will deliver a comprehensive statement on school desegregation Tuesday. The address will cover both North and South and analyze Supreme Court, circuit, and district court actions. He will not broadcast it but release it to the news media for full interpretation and guidance.
A sweeping strike disrupts mail nationwide with partial service in some cities and total embargoes on incoming and outgoing mail in others. Affects major urban centers including New York City Newark Philadelphia Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Los Angeles San Francisco and Denver among many towns and suburbs in several states.
Andrew F. Brimmer, Negro member of the Federal Reserve Board, urged support for Nixon's proposed family assistance plan. He spoke at Tuskegee Institute during Booker T. Washington Founder's Day, noting the plan could improve welfare and help households sinking deeper into poverty. Brimmer warned some may doubt the proposal but saw more reason to support enactment.
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