13 Nov 1968
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1968
Page
1
A Church of God group appeals for roughly an acre or a 200 foot frontage land parcel near Trinity in Randolph County at a low price. The article notes land prices rise with car traffic and seeks a local benefactor to help place their collapsed, portable church before winter.
Democrat incumbent Fountain won unopposed in the second district while Democrat Nick Galifianakis defeated Republican Fred Steele in the fourth. Gardner, then living in Nash County, had sought to keep the Nash area in the fourth district but later ran for governor as district lines shifted.
Stockholders in Charlotte Motor Speedway and Li’l General Stores wonder why these two stocks no longer appear in over the counter quotes. Li’l General merged with General Host Corp traded on NYSE around 36. Charlotte Motor Speedway’s shares are largely regional, dropped from statewide lists due to scant outside interest, and weakened after the National 600 rainout. Latest bid-ask around 15 percent and 1 percent.
The $1.60 minimum wage became effective February 1, 1968 for jobs covered by the wage hour law, with other categories rising from $1.15 to $1.50 on February 1, 1969. Future steps include $1.45 in 1970 and $1.60 in 1971, leaving the current bracket at peak. Workers are advised to seek merit increases or higher skills.
A reader from High Point responds to a question about extradition from Canada using the phrase cold shoulders. He identifies as Canadian and defends Canadians, recalling experiences in Canada Rural Hall and Jamestown ABC store, and explains the term referenced draft dodger reception.
Pentagon officials say Saigon may drop its boycott of expanded Paris peace talks if faced with negotiating alone. Secretary Clifford signaled the United States will negotiate with Hanoi with or without Saigon, aiming for de escalation and troop withdrawal while risking a split between military and political talks. Saigon and Hanoi backers dispute the idea, and Saigon insists on Thieu’s formula giving his government lead on anti Communist talks.
Severe northeaster pounds New England after battering mid-Atlantic states with heavy snow rain and near hurricane force winds. Eight deaths reported with additional fatalities southward. Winds peak at 81 mph on Mt. Washington. Coastal damage from Kennebunk Beach to Cape Cod. Offshore cruise ship Oceanic returns to New York after boiler room fire. all passengers safe.
Paris AP reports Viet Cong National Liberation Front states talks must begin at once with the United States, North Vietnam, and Saigon. If Saigon fails to send a delegation, the three parties should meet to proceed on the NLF program. Thao defends NLF as fully competent to discuss South Vietnam. He dodges questions on a time limit and on Clark Clifford’s stance.
Washington AP Everett Dirksen says Chief Justice Warren may accept retirement by Nixon after he takes office. The letter to Johnson remains open and could be acted on by the new president. Warren could still administer Nixon’s oath on January 20 despite past clashes. Warren has not commented on his plans since Fortas nomination was shelved.
Apollo 8 astronauts and the launch team proceed with intensified preparations at Cape Kennedy after NASA approves a December 21 liftoff. With higher mission risk and three days’ distance from earth in case of trouble, engineers emphasize ultra reliable systems and a superb new main engine aboard the Saturn 5 booster.
A Hong Kong businessman reports a covert struggle between Communist premier Chou En Lai and Defense Minister Lin Piao over party leadership. He cites secret Canton meetings in late October to align support against Mao Tse-tung’s designated heir.
In Saigon AP reports US artillery fired into the DMZ after North Vietnamese gunners were said to have hit a South Vietnamese base near Con Thien a 6 not 30 rounds. Command officials then cast doubt on the gun positions south of the DMZ while noting further investigations ongoing.
Five Black men burst into the New England Grass Roots Organization headquarters on Blue Hill Avenue in Roxbury before dawn. They shot founder Guido St. Laurent and two others dead and wounded two more, then fled. Police reported all victims and assailants were Black. Rose said the gunmen demanded money as they entered.
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