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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1967
Page
11
Editor notes a world affairs quiz from last week with questions spanning royalty politics sports and Vietnam. It tests readers on events from the US UK Israel and Germany and includes multiple choice prompts about notable figures and outcomes.
Washington AP reporters note industries harmed by imports prepare to testify before Congress while Johnson administration officials urge rejection of quota proposals. mink ranchers and dairymen lead the push for curbs as independent oil, shoe, and lead zinc sectors join the hearings. Britain warns quotas may trigger beggar thy neighbor policies and possible retaliation.
Pittsburgh based steel haulers leader William Kusley says his drivers will reject a compromise peace endorsed by trucking firms and hold out for their terms. He notes most workers do not want to vote on it as a seven state mediation panel proposed pay of at least ten dollars per hour for every hour over four hours spent waiting to be loaded at mills.
In Los Angeles the California fashion creators previewed 1968 day, cocktail, and evening wear. The look features femininity with splashy colors, eye catching collars, as you like it hemlines and belts from bust to hips.
Cape Kennedy reports America's sun research satellite OSO 4 has begun a near circular orbit at 337 to 359 miles. Built by Ball Brothers Research, the 600 pound observatory will monitor sun spots X rays gamma rays and radio emissions to understand solar effects on weather and aviation and to help predict solar flares for astronauts and high altitude flights.
The City Council announced Broyhill Furniture Industries donated 9.6 acres along the central business district for a municipal park. Valued at about 90 000 dollars, the project will start with a federal matching grant of 100 000 dollars for five phases over five years. The park will serve all ages with a creative play area for children and a lounge for adults.
Seventeen Asian and African nations urged Britain to use force to topple Rhodesia's white minority government led by Ian Smith. Britain and the United States oppose armed intervention, while sanctions are deemed ineffective. The move also targets South African police presence in Rhodesia.
Police seek a killer after Kay Granger and Ann Wood, both 17, were found bludgeoned and stabbed near Blue Sink in Leon County. The girls left home Tuesday night in the Wood family car. the car was found parked near a drive in restaurant by Florida State University. Authorities say autopsies will confirm details. a large multi-agency probe is underway.
In Washington and Columbus, senators sharpened Asia policy debate on possible Chinese intervention. McGovern faulted Rusk’s stance, saying air and naval power over manpower wins. Tower urged Haiphong closure and Cold War air strikes, while Young challenged SEATO obligations and cited allied roles in Southeast Asia.
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