21 Nov 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1971
Page
1
Readers ask if paying for funeral services is custom in the United States. The guidance notes that if the deceased was active in church, gifts to the minister or church aren’t required, but a donation may express thanks for visits and spiritual care. If the deceased had little church ties, families may give to the pastor, sexton, and organist, based on finances and services received, plus a note of appreciation to the minister.
A reader urges traffic signal installation at the Grimes Road and Park Street corner after near misses near a store and parked trucks. Traffic engineers doubt signals will fix sight restrictions caused by parked cars, trucks, and a hill viewed from a residential 35 mph zone.
Amy Vanderbilt notes British practice favors the man’s name first in signatures and engravings, though signatures may vary and alternating yearly avoids etiquette concerns. A caller should provide nursing home details and location to identify the responsible state licensing agency and confirm facility type.
About 15 000 South Vietnamese soldiers gird the Cambodia frontier with infantry and armor 30 to 55 miles northwest of Saigon. Phnom Penh says a Vietnamese offensive could ease pressure on its forces as U S air power increases across the border amid a deteriorating Cambodian front.
A jet airliner with 25 aboard was presumed down about 50 miles southeast of Hong Kong. British navy ships and air force helicopters searched the area after emergency distress signals were detected shortly after midnight.
Frank A. Rouse of Winston, owner of a highway construction firm, won the North Carolina Republican Party chairmanship unanimously as two rivals withdrew. The convention also approved a resolution opposing involuntary school busing, drawing praise from black delegates and signaling racial politics within the party. Rocky Mount businessman Jim Gardner meanwhile floated another gubernatorial bid.
Premier Kosygin welcomes Secretary Stans on his first visit to Soviet Russia. He cautions no quick breakthroughs but hopes for progress to prepare for future trade and economic ties. Nixon letter supports expanding long dormant relations and Soviet access to U.S. technical expertise.
Robert T. Carson, aide to Hawaii Senator Hi ram L Fong, convicted of conspiracy and perjury for accepting a 2500 bribe to quash stock fraud indictments. Jury deliberated 18 hours in U S District Court. sentencing set for Jan 4. Carson faces up to five years and a 10000 fine per count.
Washington AP report says the Pay Board approved a coal miners wage rise of about 15 to 16.8 percent for the first year, beyond the 5.5 percent guideline, drawing criticism from Senate Economic Committee members. Proxmire warned the move jeopardizes stabilization, while Widnall Conable and Reuss feared broader price pressures.
Tropical Storm Laura struck British Honduras with near hurricane winds of about 70 mph, forcing hundreds to flee to higher ground. Father Lloyd Lopez of Holy Redeemer Cathedral in Belize reports one house collapsed and many residents evacuated to hurricane shelters as Belmopan awaited safety.
Labor opposition grips the Phase 2 wage and price control effort as Congress, industry, and the public express skepticism. President Nixon defends plans at the AFL CIO convention while signaling action without union consent as the CPI shows only a small October rise.
Inside Reading Page 4 A Section C spans pages 4 and 5D with brief items and notes. The readable text outlines features, column tips, and community notices typical of a late edition brief roundup.
Latin American nations visited by counselor Finch show interest in U S war surplus materiel as Vietnam ends. He plans policy recommendations for Nixon after a 14 day tour through Peru Ecuador Argentina Brazil Honduras and Mexico. Western Europe arms sales dominate regional purchases.
Pro abort ion rights and anti abortion demonstrators met near the Capitol drawing several thousand participants from states and the Washington area. The pro crowd claimed about 3 000 present with police estimating 1 800 as they urged repeal of abortion and contraception laws and the end of forced sterilization. The anti group sought to push for legislation that would restrict abortion and protect the unborn with speakers arguing against the destruction of life.
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