13 May 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1969
Page
1
Readers ask about a city law prohibiting bows and arrows in the city. The answer cites a code that forbids missiles by any means inside city limits and suggests involving parents or law enforcement if children ignore warnings. The column then addresses miscellaneous home and safety tips and reader questions.
President Nixon urged Congress to adopt a national random draft lottery to limit disruption in young lives. He proposed a youngest first call, deferments for students, and a yearly Selective Service year rotating through a prime age group of 19 year olds, with eligibility widening to 26. He stressed gradual move to an all volunteer force.
A Kansas City drafted father of four was told his orders to report to Ft Lewis would be canceled and he would report to nearby Ft Leavenworth for processing of a hardship discharge. The Army acted after Rep. Bolling intervened following a Kansas City Star story.
AP report from Raleigh on the liquor by the drink showdown as the House prepares to vote. Observers expect a close roll call with leaders cautious and supporters optimistic that a majority will pass enabling referendums in wet counties and large-city venues.
President Nixon will speak to the nation at 10 p.m. Wednesday from the White House theater about Vietnam peace prospects. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge will return from Paris for new instructions and to decide how to proceed in talks, with no guarantee of a breakthrough.
Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell told Chief Justice Earl Warren that further public disclosure about the Fortas Wolfson fee incident could strain White House and Supreme Court relations. Mitchell reportedly expanded on Life magazine’s account of the 1966 fee to the Wolfson family, but would not pursue charges against a sitting justice. He believes the substance could pressure the court toward Abe Fortas' resignation.
Two senators Hart and Case urge full public disclosure for congressmen and federal judges after the Fortas affair. They plan to extend a pending bill to cover the judiciary, arguing that partial disclosures undermine public trust and accountability.
The House Finance Committee approved Gov. Bob Scott's plan to raise the state gasoline tax by two cents and lift motor vehicle license fees by 25 percent, voting 33 to 11. An amendment to cut the gas tax to one cent failed as supporters cited revenue needs. The tax package would generate about $88 million for the next biennium from the gas tax and $21 million from higher license fees. The current gas tax stands at seven cents per gallon.
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