31 Mar 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
1
A newspaper notice invites readers to call in or write ACTION LINE c/o The Enterprise to share concerns, questions, or worries. The message emphasizes direct engagement with the advisory column for problem solving or reassurance.
A reader calls for a new bus line into the Allen Jay community, noting a 25 year gap since the city transit stopped in April 1985 as economically un sound. They urge a petition with many riders to restart service, amid widespread public apathy and inquiries about the route. The letter highlights Sky City and Archdale Road as current passes and requests 311 and 62 bus access.
Washington crowds lined the Capitol as world leaders gathered to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower. President Nixon hosted De Gaulle and other dignitaries while mourners, many children, paid their respects at the casket in state. The day edged toward the cathedral service and burial in Abilene.
Associated Press writer Marvin L. Arrowsmith recalls Dwight D. Eisenhower's multifaceted personality including warmth humor and occasional public stiffness. The piece describes moments from 1952 on Mamie Eisenhower's birthday and a porch chat at Augusta National Golf Club, illustrating his charisma and human fragility.
In Los Angeles, prophets of doom claim a month of disaster will topple half of California into the Pacific. Scientists dismiss the talk as ridiculous, noting a major quake is possible but no one can predict when. Nerves remain frayed as readers await more details.
In Detroit two members of the Republic of New Africa were held after a church shootout left Officer Michael Czapski dead and another wounded. Police recovered seven rifles and several handguns as reinforcements engaged gunfire from inside the church. Five Black bystanders were injured.
A General Assembly bill would let communities with ABC stores hold mixed drink referenda with 15 percent voter petitions. If approved, restaurants with grade A health ratings and seating for 50 could sell mixed drinks noon to midnight while brown-bagging remains optional. Licenses would be seat-based fees and caps. a three year gap after votes, and penalties if defeated. A right-to-vote committee led by Hugh M Morton of Grandfather Mountain Inc backs the measure, citing tourism and state upgrading.
Dr. Leo Jenkins, ECU president in Greenville, called on students to reject outside agitators during a faculty student convocation. He outlined Black Student demands presented March 3, including Dixie's use, higher worker pay, and more aid for Negro students. Jenkins urged handling demands through university channels and warned against immediate, forceful solutions.
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