30 Oct 1971
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1971
Page
1
In Raleigh AP reports another tense debate and a narrow House vote 55 to 51 to accept Senate action on a sweeping higher education restructuring measure. The long legislative battle continues with a possible further vote looming.
The House approved a bill creating a 33 member board to govern 16 state colleges by 55 votes to 54, with a later tie broken against reconsideration. Rep. Ike Andrews opposed the plan citing UNC influence, while Gov. Bob Scott hailed it as a taxpayer victory and unified governance for public higher education.
The Senate voted 41 to 27 against a two year extension of the foreign aid program, ending a 20 plus year effort. President Nixon condemned the move urging restoration of vital aid and warning of security risks. The vote left future aid uncertain as unspent funds remain for now.
Thieu is set to begin a second four year term amid accelerated U S withdrawals from Vietnam and possible loss of economic aid. Senate votes to end all American foreign aid threaten 559 million in fiscal 1974 economic assistance, while military aid to South Vietnam remains uncertain. Connally arrives in Saigon to discuss aid cutbacks and U S war spending with Vietnamese leaders.
U N officials expressed surprise and dismay as the Senate voted to end U S foreign aid for South Vietnam triggering concern in Saigon that the fiscal year may face shortages. The plan would supply 549 million dollars in economic aid with 315 million for imports and 150 million for an economic support fund to stabilize dollar revenues.
The Interstate Commerce Commission warns Amtrak will incur a $72.2 million debt by December 1972 without more federal funding and loans backed by guarantees. The report cites needed capital improvements, poor service connections, fare irregularities, and aging stations, while praising staff courtesy.
A recall of over 15 000 cans of Stokely Van Camp finest French style sliced green beans after reports of botulism in a hospitalized child triggers criticism of federal food safety. FDA warns consumers and the recall expands nationwide as lawmakers urge stronger regulation.
North Carolina Attorney General Robert Morgan argued in New Orleans that state governments should take a lead role in enforcing antitrust laws to protect consumers and the free enterprise system. He cited a study claiming antitrust violators drain the U.S. economy of about 45 billion dollars annually in lost output and warned about price fixing among major manufacturers.
In Dallas two Texas Methodist leaders condemn a 26 week course at SMU Perkins School of Theology for using films they deem pornography to illustrate sexuality. The course director says films are optional and show human sexuality dimensions to prepare students.
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