12 May 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1971
Page
1
Community readers ask about an area Stretch and Sew course for polyester and knits. Sewist Mrs Sechler teaches beginner nights at the YWCA and will start an intermediate class after completion. She advises washing fabrics before cutting and keeping material flat during work to avoid stretching. Registration available by telephone.
Public Works Director says binder is in place and asphalt top will be laid soon. He notes crews are currently tied up fighting a fire at the Riverdale dump.
Readers question whether blood from different racial groups affects transfusions. Expert replies that race does not matter if blood type Rh factor and antibodies are compatible. Separate note advises boiling not needed for cow milk. emphasizes cleanliness, proper milking, straining, and rapid cooling.
A reader reports rusted pipes, termites in a four room house with rats in walls and attic, no cold water in kitchen and bathroom, and requests guidance on rent refusal. The reply asks for location and names to initiate an investigation. A separate note provides reunion contacts for Central High class of ’41, listing Mrs Mary Jo Braica and Edwin Clinard with phone numbers.
U S Air Force F4 Phantoms struck antiaircraft positions around the Mu Gia pass in North Vietnam, destroying 13 guns in two waves. The mission, described as protective retaliation, followed fire from 85mm, 37mm and 57mm guns and came while Phantoms were over Laos en route to intercept. No U S aircraft were damaged.
An earthquake struck Burdur and surrounding villages in southern Turkey killing at least 58 people and injuring hundreds. Burdur governor Esref Ayhan confirmed 18 deaths in Burdur and 20 in each of two nearby villages, with 70 percent of Burdur’s buildings destroyed. Entire outlying villages reported collapsed.
In Raleigh AP reports strong sentiment in the House Insurance Committee to keep compulsory liability insurance despite a study group’s recommendation to scrap it. Representatives cite good effects, concerns for victims, and possible reforms rather than total repeal.
Secretary Hodson urged a one year delay before the $2.00 minimum wage takes effect to curb inflation and unemployment risks. He supported raising to $1.80 next January but asked shifting the second step to January 1 1974. He urged exemptions for youths and students under 20 and under 18.
Postmaster General Winton Blount announced a plan to shrink the 15 postal regions to five and cut back management ranks while protecting nonmanagement staff. About 750000 postal employees exist, with up to 3500 white collar layoffs anticipated as retirees or terminations with severance pay are discussed. The reorganized service creates three operating staffs and shifts authority between headquarters and local post offices. Regional heads will be appointed later, determining exact cutbacks.
Nearly 300000 New Yorkers who bought cigarettes from Weldon Cigarettes and Angelica Co in North Carolina face a $1.5 million tax bill. Lists were subpoenaed after firms pled guilty to failing to file required purchaser data. State and city taxes total $2.40 per carton with penalties, targeting NYC residents in a cooperative enforcement effort.
Washington AP report says conservatism in the savings and loan industry hinders access to subsidized HOAP home loans. The Housing Opportunity Allowance Program offers $20 monthly aid for five years to families earning 7000 to 12000 annually, with a $25000 loan ceiling and a sliding eligibility scale.
European demand lifts gold prices to 18 month highs as Belgium cashes in about 80 million in Ft. Knox gold amid dollar crises. U S reserves fell to 10.9 billion by end March, with long term implications for the global monetary system and the dollar peg at 35 per ounce.
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