09 Sep 1969
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1969
Page
1
The message invites readers to contact ACTION LINE by calling or writing The Enterprise to discuss problems, get answers, or seek help. It emphasizes problem solving and reassurance, using a direct call to action and a supportive tone.
Letters discuss hair bumps and remedies, a reader advising dermatologists, plus a flag case from Coffey & Thompson in Charlotte for a veteran’s flag. The page also covers hot water washer differences, Thomasville tennis court resurfacing funding, Greensboro City Manager salary at 24 000 annually, and BB gun repair options at local shops.
A reader complains that many general audience films are spoiled by noisy or disruptive children. The caller urges parents to monitor their kids and avoid bringing them to movies unless appropriate, arguing paying patrons deserve a quiet viewing environment.
At San Clemente the Nixon San Clemente Western White House vacation runs into hundreds of thousands in costs. Government per diem for the entourage tops $100,000, with setup of offices and communications as major one time tasks.
Tel Aviv reports a 10 hour amphibious assault across the Gulf of Suez backed by planes. Israeli units destroyed army camps radar stations and posts along a 30 mile stretch between El Hasayer and Ras Za farana. One Israeli plane lost. Egypt reports no resistance.
Saigon reports light cease fire activity on the second day of the truce after Ho Chi Minh’s death. U S officials say they will curb offensives if Viet Cong and North Vietnamese remain quiet, hoping to keep negotiations open. Enemies launched 10 significant attacks since the cease fire began, with four U S deaths and 29 wounded. South Vietnamese forces reported 26 incidents against units and civilians, 34 killed and 60 wounded. Saigon air sorties reached 60 and battalion size ground operations numbered 57, not all offensive.
Washington AP. Everett M Dirksen lies in state beneath the Capitol dome to receive national tribute as Senate Republican leader. The 87 year old, the 21st American to lie in state since Lincoln, rests on the Lincoln era catafalque while a military honor guard attends. Nixon, calling Dirksen a warm personal friend, will read the Psalm and plan funeral services at Pekin Illinois with Agnew handling burial duties.
London AP report says Trans World Airlines and others will not fly Robert Williams to Detroit either with or without security escorts. Williams, 44, sought in North Carolina for kidnapping a white couple, fled eight years ago to Cuba, China and East Africa. He arrived in London last Friday, is in Pentonville Prison after a hunger strike, and Britain seeks a way to remove him while fearing a skyjacking risk.
Hurricane Gerda blasted southeastern New England with 90 to 100 mph winds, catching Cape Cod off guard. Officials feared major property damage as flooding threatened shores and boats were moved to safer inland havens. The storm drove crews to shift ships and evacuate planes while fishing boats remained at sea or were reported caught.
In Rio de Janeiro crowds mixed relief and jubilation over the three day kidnapping of U S Ambassador C Burke Elbrick. The seizure exposed the junta s vulnerabilities and prompted calls for tougher measures against dissent while welcoming the regime s embarrassment.
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