19 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1971
Page
1
A reader asks why oil companies raise prices despite the President’s wage and price freeze. The IRS response notes price changes often occur when a single owner controls multiple stations and a base period shows substantial turnover at the higher price, avoiding infringement.
Public Works Director Wills says the department will fix the rough pavement on West Lexington from the city limits to West Chester. Work could use a coat of asphalt or a heater planer to shave and smooth the surface.
The reader asks why newborns at the hospital are not all listed. The reply says names are sent by the hospital but omissions can occur. Mothers may contact Mrs Payne at the hospital or The Enterprise women’s news department to include their baby.
The YWCA on Gatewood offers karate self-defense courses with a six week session taught by Lane Looper and Charles Eddie man open to anyone over 12 for a fee plus Y membership. Davidson County Community College also offers judo and other self-defense classes.
The city will observe Trick or Treat on Saturday night as advised by the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi and the Halloween date on Sunday.
The exact penalty depends on speeding amount and license status, plus judge. Call the District Court clerk to learn the exact charge and the maximum penalty.
The Guilford County Health Department offers a free sexually transmitted disease clinic at 936 Montheu Avenue on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. A parent may accompany, but coming alone is advised. No cost is charged for the visit.
A reader offers practical advice on preserving green beans and notes a contact number 431 2677 for follow up. The message emphasizes not losing any produce and sharing know how with the inquirer.
A reader notes Greensboro operates a weekday lunch delivery for aged residents, prepared by S and W cafeteria and delivered via church kitchens. The writer, unable to drive, offers financial and prayerful support, urging local churches and clubs to start a similar program in honor of parents and grandparents.
President Nixon personally lobbied House Republicans to defeat a six month Vietnam withdrawal deadline. Gerald Ford said a vote would be close but favored rejection, while White House aides cautioned bipartisan support could be decisive. Antiwar and pro deadline lobbyists claimed momentum fluctuates as final tallies near.
Saudi Arabia's Ambassador Baroody proposed seating the People's Republic of China as mainland China and the Nationalists for Taiwan, as a compromise to avoid expelling Nationalist China. He urged fairness and self determination while backing two Chinas in the General Assembly debate with Albania and U.S. resolutions.
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin arrived in Ottawa under heavy security as dozens of protesting Jews demonstrated near Parliament Hill. On Monday rabbis shouted at him and blew ram's horns while his motorcade moved quickly to avoid further incidents.
The White House announced Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally will visit Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, and possibly other Asian countries after attending Nguyen Van Thieu's Oct 31 inauguration in Saigon. Officials say the trip aims to discuss international monetary matters and may fuel talk he could be Nixon's 1972 running mate, though no final decisions were stated.
The House voted 354 to 0 to reinstate a more liberal school lunch program after USDA rescinded belt tightening. USDA had raised reimbursement to 46 cents and allowed state eligibility, prompting doubts over Senate-House agreement and prompting strong political reaction.
Tass issued the first Soviet account of a Hungarian refugee's assault on Premier Alexei N. Kosygin in Ottawa. A man broke through guards outside Parliament as Kosygin and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau left, provoking authorities to probe the incident and Trudeau's expression of regret.
President Nixon sent legislation to Congress to extend the Economic Stabilization Act to April 30, 1973 and to add civil penalties of 2500 dollars, criminal fines of 5000 dollars, and standby controls on interest and dividends. The plan includes a temporary emergency court of appeals for wage price cases and broad authority over sectors with severe economic pressures. A government report showed 1971 third quarter slack with 0.5 percent rise in industrial production in September and slower home building, tempering optimism.
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