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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1969
Page
2
American Exchange activity drove shares higher with steady trading. The Dow Jones advanced about 3.36 points by noon, aided by gains in buoyant sectors while some declines kept overall momentum in check.
North Carolina sees cloudy skies with warmth and a mild night, lows around 48 to 62 and Friday highs near 78. South Carolina stays partly cloudy with minor temperature shifts and a few showers near the coast, lows 60 to 63, Friday highs 80 to 85. Virginia remains partly cloudy tonight and Friday with night lows around 50s and Friday highs 70s to mid 80s east. Georgia turns partly clear and warm, night lows generally in the 60s, Friday highs 85 to 92.
Paris dispatch reports United States Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge states a basis exists for productive discussions on Vietnam peace talks. He notes areas of disagreement include troop withdrawals and political settlement while eight points guide ongoing talks and the Viet Cong assault on parts of South Vietnam continues.
In Washington AP report Sen Herman Talmadge urges a 50 percent rise in the federal food stamp program arguing a McGovern plan to boost funding by 1.5 billion is futile and unaffordable amid budget cuts. The hearing room was small with few spectators as debate opened.
Winston-Salem AP reports the Malcolm X Liberation University will open next September in Durham for Negro students only. Howard Fuller said he will make a formal announcement next Thursday and invite white participation through donations or by sharing skills with instructors.
North Carolina Senate approves higher gas tax effective July 1 plus license plate increases totaling about 108 million in highway funding. The measure funds road projects, bonds for toll roads, and expands state housing revenue tools. Also moves to admit osteopaths to practice and adds full time voter registration, while a truck crossing stop rule advances.
New York AP reports the three major networks outline Apollo 10 flight coverage with live specials and bulletins. Times vary by network, spanning Thursday evening from 7:30 to 11:40 p m and Friday into early Saturday with live broadcasts and pursuit of an in flight rendezvous.
Testimony in the Orangeburg clash trial says Negro students fired at officers before troopers opened fire. Eight patrolmen and a former officer face civil rights charges for the Feb 8 incident near South Carolina State College.
SEAGROVE AP James Gilbert Lawrence 25 of Seagrove was killed today when he fell from a tractor while mowing grass at Luck's bean plant. The rotary mower apparently ran over him. His body was found by two workmen.
Defense Secretary Melvin Laird told a Pentagon audience that the enemy in Vietnam has quickened the pace of military operations while U.S. peace proposals linger. He cited rising fatalities and warned negotiations in Paris could stall, keeping Vietnam a top admin priority. General Westmoreland attended the briefing.
Greensboro officials cancelled tonight's evening classes at Guilford Technical Institute Greensboro and Jamestown because of the curfew. High Point classes will be held as usual per GTT officials.
A revised revenue forecast shows that $18.6 million more than expected will be available for state spending in the coming biennium. Gov. Bob Scott announced the updated projection after more accurate 1967 69 receipts became available. The governor proposed allocating $1 million to housing and hunger programs and urged special consideration for a central school for the deaf, a dramatic arts building at UNC Chapel Hill, and a state zoo with a total request of $7.65 million.
DECATUR Ga AP Gary Steven Krist labeled trial a disaster and identified by FBI agent John R Ackerly as the caller who arranged Florida millionaire Robert Mackle’s ransom in December. Ackerly testified Krist’s voice was heard on two calls directing delivery of a ransom to secure the return of Barbara Jane Krist.
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