25 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1969
Page
1
A collage of reader questions and responses covers postal delays for a sailor in Orlando, traffic light needs at Park and Russell, Virgin Islands water safety, ownership of Devil's Tramping Ground, and watercress cooking tips. Officials note base postal coordination, one‑way street studies, and local water sourcing, while contributors share anecdotes and recipes.
President Nixon and Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau held discussions on the proposed anti ballistic missile system. Trudeau's decision remains uncertain as critics in Ottawa prepare for further parliamentary scrutiny. The talks included private and public sessions at the White House and State Department, with officials noting the ABM topic among agenda items.
Washington AP A medical bulletin from Walther Reed Army Hospital says Dwight D. Eisenhower’s heart condition remains guarded after a new congestive episode. Brig Gen Frederic Hughes noted the 78 year old appeared to plateau, as John Eisenhower arrived from New York and Mamie and Milton Hisenhower spoke with him.
President Thieu said South Vietnam is ready to hold private discussions with the National Liberation Front, without preconditions, possible in Paris alongside peace delegations. He noted better Paris-era U.S. ties, and said talks could involve Hanoi or two to three participants, while denying any current missile withdrawal plans. He expressed hope for a favorable NLF reply and framed the NLF as a tool of Hanoi.
Army leaders told Congress a decision by January 1 on extending the Safeguard antiballistic missile system beyond Montana and North Dakota. Westmoreland and Resor endorsed continuing the program, with a $900 million request to fund Montana North Dakota sites and ten more. The Senate committee backs the administration’s Safeguard push amid arms talks and threat assessments.
Pasadena scientists report definite evidence of water in Mars atmosphere from infrared spectroscopy. Observers Schorn and Little say enough water to fill a mile wide by mile deep lake, suggesting a chance of life, though Mars remains extremely dry overall. Further study with a new telescope and Mariner images could reveal localized water and habitability.
Washington AP Nixon plans to ask Congress on Wednesday to extend the 10 percent income tax surcharge for another full year to curb inflation. Senate GOP Leader Dirksen and House Leader Ford announced after a White House meeting with Nixon. The surtax, set to end July 1, began April 1 of last year.
Washington AP reports February saw a 0.4 percent rise in living costs led by housing transportation and clothing as the Labor Department notes a drop in purchasing power despite weekly earnings of 111 dollars for many workers. Wholesale prices also climbed 0.4 percent with lumber and plywood surging 37 and 95 percent year over year.
President Mohammed Ayub Khan declared martial law in Pakistan and handed over administration to army chief Gen Yahya Khan. He urged national support for the armed forces to restore order as mob violence destabilizes both wings of the country and cited a move to federal parliamentary reform as a concession to opposition.
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