07 May 1967
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1967
Page
1
Willard Kimrey declares it safe to plant and eat vegetables over a septic drainage bed noting natural fertilization. He says edible parts whether above or below ground pose no risk and gardens should flourish.
A minimal separation cost of at least $100 is noted but not required for divorce. Testimony on the separation period with one corroborating witness suffices, per Florence Allen, Clerk of Municipal Court. Court costs $18, sheriff's fee $21.50, attorney minimum $150.
Engineer R A A Moss notes rounding is needed to ease traffic but questions why Montlieu and Arlington were not included earlier. He says the work is now on the list for investigation and will proceed as funds become available, part of an ongoing program.
The Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen, famed for 80 WWI victories, died in an April 21 1918 crash in a French field. The credited shooter is disputed with versions naming Capt. A Roy Brown and 2nd Lt. Wilfred May, while ground machine gunners and investigators offered conflicting accounts and no final conclusion.
Tokyo AP profile of Ho Chi Minh as North Vietnam’s 77 year old leader who must balance war, diplomacy, and domestic legitimacy. He faces pressure from China and the Soviet Union, while guiding Vietnam toward unification amid US bombing and South Vietnamese resistance. The piece notes his nationalist image at home and the theory of people's war propagated by Mao.
In South Vietnam the Communist campaign resumes with mortar bombardments and hit and run raids after a week of heavy clashes. A government spokesman noted 121 civilians were killed or wounded as American air strikes targeted Ha Cong army barracks near Hanoi and Hill 881 North saw Marine casualties. Premier Ky warned of further heavy actions in the I Corps area as enemies seek propaganda victories.
Three American pilots downed in a Hanoi raid were paraded at a news conference in Hanoi. The U S command reports three planes lost with targets near Ha Cong and Yen Vien. Names listed include James Lindberg Hughes and James Richard Shively with Larsol identified.
Rep Charles Taylor of Transylvania drafts a bill to reshape North Carolina election laws arguing the governor appoints all State Board of Elections members creating a majority bias. He says current structure lets the ruling party control election officials and marginalize minority interests.
Tokyo AP reports bloody fighting between rival Red Guard factions in Chengtu Sichuan with thousands wounded. Posters in Peking claim martial law calls and army intervention as power struggles intensify across multiple cities. Estimated 30,000 involved. 11 killed and 700 seriously injured.
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