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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1969
Page
1
Readers ask about mailbox laws church tithes Vietnam tours and parking safety. The column cites Postal rules, church giving guidance, Vietnam tour lengths, Leonard Avenue widening, home help options, and film clip sources.
President Nixon signaled private negotiations to end the Vietnam War may be under way while insisting on maximum secrecy. He told the National Association of Broadcasters that such talks should be kept out of the public eye, saying progress comes through discreet private negotiations with North Vietnam and others. He warned against raising false hopes and stated no details would be disclosed.
Secretary Volpe warns mass transit breakthroughs within two years are essential to avoid restricting cars in cities. He cites rapid transit as key, predicts five years for new developments, and urges bold ideas while acknowledging highway needs. Public input on freeway siting is urged but final decisions rest with officials.
Army doctors reported former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in critical condition with congestive heart failure persisting despite full therapy. Col. John L. Bradley said he slept comfortably most of the night and enjoyed brief family visits while physicians noted uncertainty over how long such a patient could endure the illness.
Viet Cong mortars hit the Dong Tam base, blasting ammunition depots and wrecking buildings. At least a few Americans were killed and over 60 wounded as the 32nd night of the spring offensive unfolded with rocket and mortar salvos, while North Vietnamese infantry pressed toward another base.
President Nixon declares inflation an economic aggression and seeks Congress approval for a one year extension of the 10 percent federal income tax surcharge along with significant cuts in federal spending. He warns surpluses evaporated and outlines forthcoming budget revisions starting July 1. Senate leaders urge deeper cuts in defense and overseas bases to justify extending the tax.
In Wallace and surrounding areas more than 200 townspeople aided by lawmen search a 30 mile forest area for 13 year old Jackie Stone, daughter of a Wallace radio announcer, feared kidnapped after a man was arrested for questioning following her disappearance. Highways, police, and private aircraft assisted. Gov. Bob Scott may be asked to deploy National Guardsmen.
Washington AP reports Rep. Samuel Stratton charged the Army rushed the Sheridan tank into mass production for budgetary and Vietnam needs after a secret hearing. He highlighted serious flaws including noise, ignition, fuel leaks, dust vulnerability, and moisture sensitivity. Army officials defended the program as solvable amid urgent defense needs.
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