09 Nov 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1969
Page
1
Fragmentary score notes show Carolina versus VMI and Duke with 20 22 points, Clemson and Wake Forest results, Virginia 20 21, Tennessee 29, South Carolina 14, Davidson 42, East Carolina 27. Names and exact games are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A resident asks about the Triad Sports Car Club in High Point and how to join. The note lists activities such as autocrosses, auto shows, and rallying, describes membership and leadership, and promotes upcoming meetings on November 13 at Blair Park and the Golden Crescent Region SCCA gathering November 10 at the Statler Hilton Inn Greensboro.
Protesters flood the capital planning a mass march aimed at pressuring President Nixon's Vietnam policy. Organizers insist the event will be peaceful as federal officials estimate turnout between 100000 and 600000, with counterdemonstrations and a Veterans Day Freedom Rally planned in Washington.
United States Senator Albert Gore argues for raising the personal income tax exemption in the tax reform bill. He cites pledges from liberals and conservatives and notes support from Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield and Edward Kennedy, with some Republicans backing a higher exemption. Gore proposes offsets by removing House relief measures to avoid increasing the bill’s net revenue loss, emphasizing aid to middle income earners.
South Vietnamese infantry engaged a large North Vietnamese force near the edge of the U Minh Forest in the Mekong Delta, killing about 80 enemy fighters in a daylong battle. Eight South Vietnamese soldiers were killed and 43 wounded, with U.S. and allied casualties from river patrols and a mortar barrage. The fighting occurred near a government amphibious base serving a task force patrolling southern rivers and canals.
Senators Brooke and Tower offered differing readings of President Nixon’s Vietnam plan as they warned Hanoi against escalating combat. Brooke urged patience and negotiations for a political settlement in South Vietnam, while Tower argued Nixon’s disengagement signals a cautious shift and questioned renewed bombing moves.
Atty Jind Garriso led the Democratic primary in New Orleans with 26 433 votes from 138 of 411 precincts. Harry Connick trailed with 20 401, Ros Scacci 2 409, and Charles Ward 2 480. The winner needs over 50 percent to avoid a runoff. early sentiment shifted to a close race. Polls ran from 6 am to 8 pm.
Biafra, hemmed in by Nigerian forces, endures amid famine and air raids. Gen Ojukwu says peace talks possible if security guaranteed, while many residents doubt Nigerian rule. Missionaries note morale remains linked to Biafra's independence drive despite dire hunger and displacement.
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