08 May 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1969
Page
1
A public notice urging readers to call ACTION LINE at 885 2051 or write to The Enterprise to ask questions settle problems or share concerns. The message promotes direct outreach by citizens seeking guidance and support.
Readers seek waterproofing removal from a house side, with a note that a commercial sandblaster may be required. The column also outlines steps to start freelance photography, advising courses at Randolph Technical Institute and networking with pros for training and income prospects.
RALEIGH AP A Republican state senator, Ted Dent, says he will introduce a bill to curb cigarette bootlegging to other states. The proposal targets large purchases and interstate transport, with a limit of 24 cartons in six days and 25 cartons moved by common carrier as prima facie evidence, while avoiding restricting small buys. Dent notes North Carolina lacks a cigarette tax and cites multi million dollar bootlegging operations, including $21 million annual losses in New York.
The Viet Cong proposed a provisional coalition government and unconditional withdrawal of U.S. and allied troops. The plan, presented by Tran Buu Kiem to the 18th peace talks, suggested a constituent assembly election and left the Vietnam armed forces issue to the Vietnamese people, drawing initial support from North Vietnam's Xuan Thuy. Ambassador Lodge said Hanoi forces are intensifying the war.
Raleigh AP report says a House committee voted overwhelmingly for a bill allowing wet counties to hold referendums on liquor by the drink. The substitution measure shifts taxing and licensing details to another bill, while debates focused on control provisions and ABC Board reorganization.
Washington AP J Edgar Hoover now 74 dispels retirement rumors marking his 45th year as FBI director. He states he plans to stay in post, citing health and energy, while warning against federal overreach and praising state and local law enforcement safeguards. He notes communists influenced militant New Left youth groups as he predicted.
Washington sources say North Vietnam may be preparing a move in Paris on peace talks. Hanoi reportedly recalled envoys from Moscow, Peking and Eastern Europe as it weighs new war and peace strategy. State Department has no immediate confirmation.
South Vietnam announces a 21 hour cease fire for Buddha’s birthday from 6 am May 30 to 6 am May 31 Saigon time amid a spike in terror attacks. Police report five attacks leaving five dead and 49 wounded including Americans. A post office bombing killed a captain and three civilians, with other bomb and grenade incidents targeting trucks and cars. Government and U S mission express agreement on the cease fire.
A portrait of 85 year old Harry S. Truman shows a frail frame and limited public interaction. He remains absorbed in reading and small routines at his Independence Missouri home, with wife Bess overseeing visitors and his daily life. Once a world shaking figure, he now keeps to short walks, books, and private letters in a guarded routine.
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