27 May 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1971
Page
1
Readers ask how to address an X rated drive in film and how to handle child nap needs plus a privacy concern with apartment showings. The reply notes public pressure can effect change ratings sleep varies and agents should call first before showing rooms.
A traffic signal at the North Main Ray Street intersection has been on flash since a controller malfunction several weeks ago. Traffic plans consider eliminating the signal to improve Main Street flow and guide northbound traffic to a new Wrenn Street connector.
Ambitious North Carolina Democrats discuss potential campaigns for governor with Lt. Gov. H. Pat Taylor Jr and State Sen. Hargrove Bowles among likely contenders. They await the go no go point late summer or fall as they seek private pledges and funding estimates ranging from about 750000 to 1750000 dollars for primaries runoff and general election.
UNC trustees undecided as the State Board adopts Gov. Scott's proposal to form a University of North Carolina System under a regents panel. The plan, backed by Rep. Dewey Martin, would abolish the existing boards and create a 16 institution structure with 13-member local boards and state regents overseeing budgets and programs. Harris Jr. supports restructuring as necessary to improve higher education quality and access.
President Nixon withdraws Albert W. Watson of South Carolina from consideration for the U S Court of Military Appeals amid possible Senate opposition. Admin officials say Watson will receive a different administration post not requiring confirmation.
A House committee approved revised drug abuse legislation changing penalties for marijuana. First offense possession becomes a misdemeanor with up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. Sale or manufacture remains a felony with escalating penalties up to life for third offenses.
Juan V. Corona a 37 year old migrant labor recruiter is indicted on 10 counts of murder in a Northern California case where 12 bodies were found buried in peach orchards. A search continued for more possible victims as authorities describe identical machete wounds.
A congressional report says heroin addiction among U S troops in Vietnam justifies withdrawing forces. It blames Laotian Thai and Vietnamese officials for drug trafficking and notes U S planes and diplomatic pouches used to move opium and heroin to Saigon. The study urges Nixon to lead a full narcotics elimination effort or pull out. Rep. Robert Steele and Rep. Morgan Murphy led the inquiry. Opium from Burma is processed through Laos or Thailand.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington opens tonight for a gala preview to raise funds and honor nations. Tickets are 100 dollars for adults and 40 for under 35, with 3500 sold and many responses pending. Proceeds support a social education fund. roughly 39 countries plan gifts, with Denmark contributing a memorial project and construction materials valued around 3 million dollars.
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