Action Line invites reader questions at The Enterprise
The Enterprise explains that inquiries are considered but high volume prevents answering every request. Readers are urged to write or call Action Line for assistance and information.
14 May 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1971
Page
1
The Enterprise explains that inquiries are considered but high volume prevents answering every request. Readers are urged to write or call Action Line for assistance and information.
Explains the Rule of 78 used to allocate interest on installment loans and determine refundable interest upon prepayment. Describes monthly fractions like 12-78 for first month, 11-78 for second, etc, with examples for 12, 24, and 36 month notes and how refunds are calculated. Also contains a weather query about Carolina azalea bloom schedules with travel-guide details and publisher info.
Question asks what size boat fits on High Rock Lake and answer states any size you can get there. The response implies no formal limit beyond practical access constraints.
A reader explains that market visitors rely on local accommodations but inns operate on tight off season profits. They note weekly cottage rents at the beach around $100 in peak times and about $50 in the off season, arguing owners seek profit when the opportunity arises while upholstery workers rely on steady buyer demand.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that curbs on the president’s war powers risk unconstitutionality and could hinder emergency action. He opposed three bills seeking 30 day limits and strict conditions for deploying troops without Congress. Fulbright warned of a dangerous shift if executive resistance continues. The debate centers on balancing war powers between branches.
North Vietnamese engineers began a major road from Laos into South Vietnam near Khe Sanh and were halted by heavy U S air raids. Bombing totaled over 3 500 tons and 40 B52 strikes in 33 days, stopping activity as the road reached about six miles into South Vietnam with an estimated 14 miles planned.
President Anwar Sadat orchestrates a broad cabinet purge with six ministers resigning, including defense chief Gen Mohamed Fawzi, and several Arab Socialist Union officials. The move follows a tense split with Ali Sehdi and signals a consolidation of power as army chief Maj. Gen. Mohammed Sadek is elevated.
Senate hearing highlights a Mansfield plan to cap U S troop strength in Europe at 150000 by year end 1971. Secretary Rogers warns a unilateral cut would damage NATO and endanger disarmament talks with the Soviet Union while Brezhnev signals possible talks on troop reductions. Mansfield welcomes negotiations and says policy will be decided without external aid.
Abbie Hoffman was indicted for crossing state lines to incite a riot and interfering with a police officer during Mayday protests in Washington. Connecticut pacifist Bradford Lyttle Jr. was indicted in DC Superior Court on assault charges related to a loudspeaker incident. Additional indictments and civil disobedience actions are anticipated as investigations continue.
Brezhnev lauded Stalin during a Georgia capital address marking 50 years of Soviet rule in Georgia. He placed Stalin beside Lenin as key revolutionary figures and discussed erasing the cult of personality while avoiding explicit praise of Khrushchev-era condemnations from 1956.
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