29 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1971
Page
1
Reader asks why District Court shows no record of his July 10 1969 appearance with attorney and requests a transcript. He cites Judge Elreta Alexander and Judge Enoch and asks for print answer before the November 4 hearing. Clerk advised contacting his lawyer to resolve with the court.
Readers vent about the removal of a left-turn phase at Main Street and Lexington Avenue after a traffic signal upgrade. Traffic Engineer Moss explains the change aimed at overall progression, citing a 120 second cycle and a 100 second progression to adjacent intersections. He notes fewer vehicles wait now, but critics want a left-turn window for larger vehicles.
FCC investigator William Harris urges action against unlicensed high power Citizens Band operations causing interference. He notes proper call signs for licensed stations and warns fines up to 500 per day or up to 10 000 with possible imprisonment if unlicensed. He requests written complaints to Greensboro address. Also reports driver license test changes by 1975 with new road sign symbols to precede tests.
The Senate rejected a House move to halt arms aid to Greece and approved striking the restriction from the $3.2 billion foreign aid bill by a 49 31 vote. The measure keeps Greece as a key Western Europe ally with aid likely to continue at current levels. The conference committee will settle differences as Nixon administration seeks $117.8 million in aid this year.
A senior diplomat said Beijing plans to send a delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Hsiao Kuan-hua to the United Nations late next week. The group is expected to include about 12 people, with several from the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa. The U.N. has adopted a resolution recognizing Peking as the sole lawful China representatives, expelling Nationalist China.
Washington AP Blount tells President Nixon he will resign as postmaster general clearing the way for a possible Alabama Senate run. He has not decided on entering the Sparkman seat, while Nixon praises his leadership in creating the independent U.S. Postal Service.
North Carolina legislature moved to approve a plan restructuring the state's 16 colleges and universities into a single governing board. The Senate passed an amended House bill 37-7 with changes adding a 33rd member and details on election and representation, awaiting House final approval.
Britain moved toward joining the European Economic Community with a Commons vote approving the principle of entry on the Conservative terms. Prime Minister Heath secured 356 to 244 with 22 abstentions, but faces a lengthy fight to pass enabling legislation and align laws before the January 1 1973 target. The split coalition signals a cliffhanger on key terms of membership.
U S intelligence officials report signs that Huang Yungsheng PLA chief of staff Wu Fahsien Air Force commander and Lee Tso Pang Navy political commissar may have been purged or reassigned amid a suspected power struggle in Beijing. The crisis follows illness rumors around Lin Piao and a magazine removal seen as significant.
New York AP Britain votes to join the European Common Market in 14 months after approval. The move expands American business access in Europe, boosts bloc strength, and may lower Britain's duties to 7 percent. Some U S export loss possible at about 100 million annually.
Raleigh AP Director Charles Dunn of the State Bureau of Investigation says North Carolina drug users are shifting from marijuana to heroin and include more younger persons. He notes marijuana use is down while heroin rises and urges broad education starting with children to combat the problem.
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