23 Mar 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1970
Page
1
Query to Action Line asks about a figure salon at Westchester Mall. The Enterprise notes neither the Planning Department nor the Westchester Merchants Association president have heard of such an event. Merchants focus on exterior trimming rather than interior.
Legend says Saint Patrick planted a three leaf clover to illustrate the Holy Trinity and Irish loyalists wear the green shamrock in remembrance of it.
The letter advises that normal photos through a powerful telescope at two to three hundred yards will blur. A special adapter is needed for the camera. Spiritone, Inc. can advise on required equipment. Postal strike may delay mail to Gotham due to held mail.
A reader asks if protests should have age rules noting a woman at a post office protest brings a three year old. The letter argues children may not grasp why they protest while defending the right to peaceful assembly and comparing to children in church or school.
The text notes C A Francis Bellamy wrote the original pledge and outlines 1892 school recitations. It covers powder post beetles damaging wood, signs of infestation, and urges exterminator help for structural risk with two USDA Leaflets 358 and 501 referenced for control. It also mentions yogurt makers and cultures sold by Paul Younts Grocery.
President Nixon scheduled a 2 PM EST national TV address as more than 180,000 postal workers remained on strike for higher pay. 183,307 idle and 51,124 back at work, with 59 cities reopening. The White House consulted congressional leaders while considering National Guard and Army help to keep mail moving.
The Supreme Court ruled five to three that welfare recipients are entitled to a formal evidentiary hearing before benefits can be reduced or cut. Justice Brennan said public assistance is not mere charity and must be governed by constitutional procedures. Dissenting were Chief Justice Burger and Justices Black and Stewart.
Izvestia column by Melor Sturua claims U S postal workers strike from dire pay while omitting that U S wages exceed Soviet earnings. It notes Congress raised its pay 41 percent, yet mailmen seek 8 500 to 11 700 dollars yearly. U S workers earn 6 176 to 8 442 dollars annually.
Secretary of State Rogers told Senate leaders the Nixon administration will not sell Israel new jet fighters now. The move preserves military balance in the Middle East, with $100 million in aid presented as economic support. Scott criticized the decision, saying Israel should be armed now.
Premier Souvanna Phouma accuses North Vietnam of sending 13 000 troops into Laos with tanks rockets and long range guns to push expansionist aims. He cites gains by Pathet Lao and calls on states party to Geneva to seek a just solution while noting CIA training of Meo tribesmen for Vang Pao's army.
Senator Fred Harris urged returning G Harrold Carswell to the Judiciary Committee as debate continued. Idaho’s Frank Church and Missouri’s Stuart Symington joined in opposing confirmation, raising committed opponents to 27 of 39.
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