20 Nov 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1970
Page
1
The Enterprise urges readers to contact the Action Line for questions or problems. It notes high volume prevents acknowledgment of every request and invites calls or letters for assistance.
A North Carolina radio Q and A column replies to questions about radio credits, soul music, tuning in times, and station policy. WMFR confirms it does not play soul music and invites listeners to enjoy classical staples and stereo broadcasts. The piece also notes contact details for local officials and tax guidance.
A quota setting trade bill passed the House 215 to 165, aiming to curb textile and shoe imports and sparking fears of a world trade war. Senate foes vow possible filibuster while administration supporters anticipate Nixon’s veto decision after review of Congress outcomes.
United Nations General Assembly votes 51 in favor 49 against with 25 abstentions marking a majority for Red China but not the required two-thirds. The debate centers on expelling the Chinese Nationalists and future prospects for seat allocation by 1971 or 1972.
Senate Democrats push a broad consumer protection bill over White House objections. Virginia Knauer, once supportive, now sees political risk as the measure faces a tight path in the waning 91st Congress. The bill would empower the FTC and permit class action suits for defrauded consumers, starting at $10. Critics warn of court clogging and business harassment. Debate looms next week amid Republican resistance.
Stanford scientist Linus Pauling says vitamin C cures the common cold if used properly. He advocates one half teaspoon daily and up to one gram per hour at onset, estimates yearly protection costs at about $5, and criticizes costly cold remedies as ineffective or harmful.
The Justice Department's Project Search faces internal resistance from the FBI as it seeks to create a nationwide computerized criminal record system. The Atty General must decide whether SEAA or the FBI will fund the program next year. A privacy panel urged broad access to individuals' data, raising concerns about power and rights in data systems.
The Nixon administration targets Democrat Russell Long’s major illness plan as hasty. Long's proposal would cover 80 percent of costs above 2000 dollars per year or hospital costs after 60 days, funded by Social Security tax increases. HEW officials warn of inadequate consideration and call for public hearings while White House works on an overall health strategy for Congress.
Louise Thoresen was acquitted of murder in the 1936 Fresno death of her husband William Thoresen Hl. An eight man four woman jury reached verdict after 11 hours. She awaits possible release on a New York gun warrant, ending a 13 day trial in which the husband, Chicago steel heir, was shot at the Fresno home.
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