Proxy marriage query and local answers in Action Line
The column discusses if proxy marriage is possible locally, noting it cannot be done here. It covers radio rights for Hi-Toms games, Magic Block tax details for 1968, and概 mentions 911 emergency service feasibility. It also answers questions on water fluoride, dog vaccination and licensing rules, and locating peach basket makers with a nudge to the County Extension Office in Carthage.
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High Point
Anvil Brand
Commission
High -Point
Jamestown
Thomasville
Guilford
Forsyth
Davidson
Randolph
Bowser Q
Carthage
N.C
F. D. Allen
Hunger Program Probed by Senate Committee Inquiry
A Senate hunger panel has invited Nixon officials Clifford Hardin Robert Finch and Robert Mayo to explain alleged White House decisions against an immediate broad attack on hunger. Sen Javits urged stronger federal food aid while Sen McGovern leads the investigation into White House action. Supports from Percy and Cook were indicated.
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Washington
Nixon Administration
Senate
White House
George 8. McGovern
Clifford M. Hardin
Agriculture
Robert H. Finch
Health, Education and Welfare
Robert P. Mayo
Jacob K. Javits
GOP
New York
Javits
Sen
Charles Percy
Ilinois
Marlow Cook
Kentucky
Hickel Hires Ex Lobbyist James Watt
Interior Secretary Walter J. Hickel kept ex lobbyist James G. Watt on as a special consultant in an indefinite term after Watt previously served two months at $98 a day. Watt opposed Udall era conservation bills on water pollution and strip mine reclamation while lobbying for business interests.
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Hickel
James Watt
Washington
Interior Department
Interior
Walter J. Hickel
Associated Press
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
James G. Watt
Waitt
Watt
Department
Wait
Stewart L. Udall
Udall
Television Board says tighter cigarette ads controls unnecessary
Washington AP reports the Television Review Board of the National Association of Broadcasters opted to keep cigarette advertising under review with no immediate new actions. Current NAB rules ban youth-targeted smoking ads and athlete endorsements while noting FTC and FCC proposals hinge on congressional authority.
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Washington
Television Review Board
National Association of Broadcasters
NAB
House Commerce Committee
Robert B. Meyner
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Federal Communications Commission
Congress
Von Papen Dies at 89 in Baden Village Home
Former German chancellor Franz von Papen, aged 89, died today at his Baden Village home. His son reported the death. von Papen helped pave Hitler's rise and later faced war crimes trials at Nuremberg.
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Franz von Papen
Hitler
Nuernberg
Diet
Baden
U.S. Aerial Forces Suffer Heavy Losses in Vietnam War
The U.S. Command reports 23 helicopters and 10 fixed wing planes lost in the past week. Total losses reach 2,585 helicopters and 2,681 planes. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese death toll stands at 38,000 since the spring offensive began February 23. American and South Vietnamese forces have seized large quantities of rockets, mortar rounds, and rice in the year’s campaigns.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
America
War numbers reflect heavy enemy losses in Vietnam
A weekly statistical summary notes the enemy used about 50 Lo feed battalions of 500 men for four months with 20 000 individual weapons and 3 000 crew served weapons. The spokesman said enemy offensive activity declined due to heavy losses. Since Feb 23 about 38 000 enemy killed, surpassing losses in 1968. Since talks began in 1968, roughly one third of total casualties in eight years of fighting. The piece marks the first anniversary of Johnson’s peace talks announcement.
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U.S
Vietnam
United States
North Vietnam
Lyndon B. Johnson
Washington
Hanoi
Faris
Gas Tax Will Help Though Not Cure All Road Needs
Raleigh AP report: Highway Commission Chair Lauch Faircloth says a two cent gas tax increase will help, not solve all road problems. He urges approval of Gov. Scott’s proposal to fund present and future projects including U.S. 17, U.S. 74, U.S. 64, U.S. 321, the Charlotte freeway and Raleigh beltline. Mel Brough ton, former highway chair and governor candidate, says the tax is essential and reflects public support for a strong highway program.
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Raleigh
Highway Commission
Lauch Faircloth
Faircloth
General Assembly
Join Finance Committee
Bob Scott
U.S. 17
U.S. 74
U.S. 321
Gastonia
U.S. 64
Hendersonville
Charlotte
Raleigh Beltline
Mel Broughton
Egypt and Israel exchange claims over Suez crisis
Both nations accuse each other as U Thant prepares a Security Council report on rising danger to UN observers along the Suez cease-fire line. Nasser claims Egyptian shells would destroy all Israeli bases and hints at re taking Sinai, while Israel cites raids near Isna and Naj Hamadi and damage to power lines. Both say they will protect observers and limit risks.
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Egypt
Israel
U Thant
U.N
Suez Canal
Gamal Abdel -Nasser
Cairo
Nasser
Sinai Desert
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Isna
Naj Hamadi
Maj Hamadi
Idis
Eral Thant
Security Council
Thant
Vote Planned To Pick Successor To De Gaulle
Paris AP The French Cabinet set June 1 for the first round of voting to name Charles de Gaulle successor. If no candidate wins a majority, a runoff June 15 between the top two. Georges Pompidou the Gaullist favorite and long time premier is the sole announced candidate. Multiple Socialist contenders and a likely Communist candidate participate with petitions due by May 13 and campaign opening May 17.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Georges Pompidou
The
Gaullists
Medical Care Costs Rise From Malpractice Suits
Malpractice suits against doctors push up medical care costs across the United States. Doctors face higher malpractice insurance premiums, with increases up to 100 percent in some states while premiums overall rise 27 states. Hospitals also see higher liability costs, passing some expense to patients.
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Charles G. McDaniel
United States
Bernard D. Hirsh
American Medical Association
William F. Martin
New York
Las Vegas
Insurance Information Institute
Institute
Montana
Ohio
Vermont
New Hampshire
Oregon
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