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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1970
Page
2
The stock market slipped through noon trading as the Dow fell 6.78 to 761.91 on a day of light activity with banks and some New York businesses closed for Columbus Day. Analysts cited profit taking and weaker near term outlook as contributing factors.
A federal civil rights report criticizes hostile bureaucracies and underfunded enforcement, urging stronger leadership and broader DOJ actions. The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights backs the recommendations and pledges coalition support for a national enforcement campaign.
Sperry and Hutchinson Co. eyes acquisition of American Drew two North Wilkesboro furniture makers. R B Johnston reports agreement pending directors approval and execution. If completed by December 1, American Drew would become a S&H wholly owned subsidiary with same management.
The Southern Textile Exposition opens October 19 in Textile Hall Greenville South Carolina. The show features exhibits from nearly 750 manufacturers across 37 states and 11 countries at the international exposition.
Dr. Carl J. Sanders of Norfolk Va opened a Methodist enrichment series at First United Methodist Church with Never Satisfied noting humans seek better methods in business and religion The district superintendent spoke on Does the Church Have the Answer Tonight he will discuss Where Does Renewal Begin Tuesday’s topic is Compelled to be a Christian
Sunday three minor fires in High Point caused no damages. A light fixture in the upstairs hall of Jerome Lamet's English Road house shorted and blackened the ceiling. A fire at Sam L. Davis's Fern Avenue apartment was cut when firefighters arrived. grease from an oven dish ignited. Firemen also responded to the W. M. Mishoe property off Van Buren Street where a stump burned.
Waverly Iowa report notes Ewald Hoppenworth 73 drove into a parked car owned by Evelyn Bartlett after hitting a second car at the same Fifth Avenue location near Seventh Street. The incidents occurred in September and last week, both at about the same point on Fifth Ave.
North Carolina Governor Bob Scott called the Republican drive to repeal taxes enacted by the last General Assembly irresponsible and hypocritical. He criticized the claim of a possible two year surplus and urged study of Powell Bill changes and government reorganization, including options around higher education. He pledged a statement on prisoner mistreatment after reviewing investigative reports.
Chiang Kai-shek urged Taiwan Formosa supporters in a National Day speech to unite for war against enemies. He spoke at a rally with about 250000 attendees marking the 59th anniversary of Nationalist China’s founding.
Four gunmen forced entry to Sophia Loren’s 22nd floor Hampshire House suite around 7:15 a.m. and stole jewelry worth about 600 000 dollars including uninsured items valued at 500 000 and 100 000 insured on loan from Van Cleef & Arpels. A bell captain and night manager were coerced as staff were bound and the thief threatened Loren by tying her hair to show he meant business. Two teen brothers later found part of the loot in West New York New Jersey. Authorities probe possible ties to a similar Zsa Zsa Gabor theft two months earlier.
The Episcopal Church's 63rd triennial convention in Houston began amid internal disputes over leadership and controversial financial aid for marginalized groups. Presiding Bishop John E. Hines defended the $5 million program while acknowledging misused grants and the need for reform.
Secretary Laird notes no official Soviet reply to US statements accusing Moscow of aiding Egypt's cease fire violation but signals possible extension of the US sponsored cease fire. He cautions on rising Soviet arms momentum and warns of higher US spending if talks fail while reporting progress on transferring Vietnam fighting to South Vietnam.
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