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17 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1971
Page
1
Readers may write or call Action Line at The Enterprise to ask questions or seek help. The paper notes high volume limits acknowledgement of every request but will consider all messages.
The Recreation Department director explains that college degree requirements and targeted college notices influence hiring. Openings are posted by the Civil Service Commission in Sunday papers, with internal promotions encouraged when qualified. Clemson applicants are common due to large program size, but state origin is not a factor to the director.
Indian and Pakistani forces faced off along tense borders after a swift military buildup. Pakistan claims moves near the Indian border aided by armored units, while India says it has taken countermeasures. Reports of border incidents in Kashmir and border villages preparing vigilante defenses accompanied diplomatic efforts with Russia. Yugoslav President Tito expected to mediate as talks continue under a 1947 peace pact framework.
Fire swept an offshore Amoco platform in the Gulf of Mexico on a Saturday, causing a two mile oil slick. Three of five wells feeding flames remained active while others were shut by emergency valves. Three men on board escaped unhurt. cause under investigation.
Vice President Spiro Agnew arrived in Athens to a festive greeting by thousands as he met Prime Minister George Papadopoulos. He warned the United States will not set a timetable for Greece's return to representative government amid security concerns and described the visit as emotionally meaningful.
In a predawn chase through Manhattan, H. Rap Brown and three men robbed a bar crowd then fled to a rooftop where Brown was wounded by Patrolman Ralph Mannetta who fired after Brown pointed a pistol. Two officers injured. Brown listed in fair condition after surgery.
The text cites Sec. 18-1 requiring every house within corporate limits to display a neat metal number matching the building inspector, and Sec. 18-2 forbids numbering without permission from the fire and building inspector, asserting enforcement for life and property protection.
The Enterprise generally does not print women ages. Ages may be given only for identification when names are common or in serious crimes. Even in obituaries, a woman's age is omitted if the family requests.
Sen. William Proxmire urged Congress to grant President Nixon broad economic powers but limit them to six months instead of a year and a half. He favors a tough anti inflation plan while delaying a final decision beyond April 30, 1972, and warns against a blank check.
Gov Bob Scott urged restructuring of the states higher education system before a joint Assembly session. He blamed internal rivalries, overlap, and “empire building” for waste and damage. The piece notes historical context from UNC founding to early state support and contrasts past unity with present discord.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield labeled U S plans to hire foreign military advisers in Cambodia an end run around Congress and public will. He noted Congress barred U S advisers and combat forces and said he will reopen Cambodia aid before the Foreign Relations Committee reviews a 250 million dollar package and 200 personnel limit. Sens Symington and Case urged tighter controls on the expanding U S presence.
David Everhart 38 of Woodside Drive, president of Crown Printing Co., was found dead from two pistol wounds to the chest in his bedroom late Saturday night. His wife reported hearing shots and discovering the body. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
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