19 May 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1971
Page
1
In a local advice column a reader asks about a white snake with black round dots seen at a swing set. The response notes no exact match in the snake book, suggests possible pine or king snake variants, and asks readers for ID next sighting while advising caution.
The Senate, in an early win for President Nixon, rejected a phased plan to reduce U.S. forces in Europe unless East-West talks begin promptly on mutual withdrawals.
Congress and the White House ended a two-day nationwide railroad shutdown by ordering 13 1/2 percent wage hikes for 13 000 signalmen and restoring freight and passenger service. President Nixon signed the measure and urged permanent fast action to resolve future transport wage disputes.
Rail service and freight resumed after a two day strike though coal mines stayed closed with 24 hours needed to reopen in West Virginia. Ford and GM boosted production plans while Chrysler and others assessed plants amid continued material shortages. The political debate centered on Nelson and Mansfield amendments to extend the draft law and restructure troop cuts in Europe.
A reader asks why Hedgecock Park has no water fountain. The Parks Department says a fountain is attached to the restroom and storage building for public use.
A reader asks how to fix faded blue jeans after chlorine. An answer suggests color remover from dye shops. Another question about girls softball for ages 12 to 15 gets response about local church teams and possible parks department help. A tattoo removal question is answered: removal requires surgical excision by a surgeon.
The note asks about curling a boy's hair and mentions permanents that straighten hair. It advises calling barbers or men’s stylists since a random shop cited it as a growing practice.
The phrase December Bride is used to describe a woman who marries late in life. Its exact origin cannot be determined from available sources, though commonly understood to refer to a late marriage.
A trio of reader notes in Action Line invites requests for lyrics. Karen Allman in Lexington offers to share The States and the Capitals by May 9 1971. Mrs C T A Plyler Sr of Thomasville invites submissions for Name That Tune lyrics.
The writer asks for the return of pre1950 scrapbooks and missing 1960s volumes belonging to the Musical Art Club. They request that any attic stored volumes be turned over to the public library and addressed to Mrs P. A.
Secretary Resor demoted Maj. Gen. Samuel Koster and voided his Distinguished Service Medal for failing to pursue a thorough investigation of the My Lai massacre. Brig. Gen. George Young avoided rank reduction but received a censure and DSM cancellation. Resor cited past coverup charges and noted ongoing reviews of 11 other officers tied to the incident.
In Washington the Nixon manpower bill gains new life as House Republicans and Southern Democrats force a floor vote, overriding Democratic leaders who had pigeonholed the measure. The move ties to a $4 billion public service jobs bill opposed by many Democrats, who fear strategy trades with civil rights legislation amid high unemployment.
Soviet Premier Kosygin says a European security conference could be possible within years as Moscow pushes a long term plan. He linked troop withdrawals to security talks, while Brezhnev urged negotiations and a broad propaganda push through the World Peace Council to rally opposition to imperialism.
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