10 Sep 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1970
Page
1
A reader asks about nol pros. The term means to determine by nolle prosequi, indicating the plaintiff or prosecutor will not pursue further in an action or suit. The phrase originates in Latin and signifies unwillingness to prosecute.
The House voted 128 to 47 to impeach Andrew Johnson over the Tenure of Office Act and removal of Edwin Stanton. Johnson avoided conviction in the Senate after gaining support from Republicans, keeping the presidency's power intact.
Cambodian amphibious force about 1500 men reached Kompong Thom after a two day operation from Tonle Sap, lifting a siege that cut the town off for three months. One Cambodian soldier was killed. defenders received stores as relieved civilians cheered along the Stung Sen river. A second relief force moved slowly from Skoun toward Route 6, awaiting bridge repairs.
Arab guerrillas extend their deadline to 10 p.m. EDT Saturday for the release of captive Palestinians in exchange for three hijacked airliners and about 280 hostages in the Jordanian desert. Earlier today 21 Arab passengers from a British plane were freed along with a British girl engaged to one of the passengers. Jordanian army buses transported them to Amman’s Intercontinental Hotel.
Guerrilla spokesman says no more deadline extensions as three hijacked planes face threats to blow up by 10 p.m. EDT. Six captors held in Britain West Germany and Switzerland may be freed, with U N calls for release and renewed plea for safety of all passengers and crew.
Enrollment closed August 24 with no openings. For next year contact the main O K O office at 504% N Main or centers Eastside 501% E Washington Southside 700 E Russell. Eligibility follows federal income guidelines per family size. preference for 5 year olds and those missing first grade by birthdate, sometimes 4 year olds. Four centers Daniel Brooks Clara Cox St Luke's Leonard Street Temple Memorial Baptist Taylor plus Developmental Day Care Center Fairview for pre school instruction.
An ambulance transporting a heart attack patient on Fairfield Road was clocked at over 80 mph by police. Officers issued a reckless driving citation and warned the driver, citing emergency leeway and resident safety concerns. The incident prompted discussion of traffic rules for emergency vehicles.
Cannon Mills of Kannapolis confirmed a 6 percent wage increase for plant workers across the Southeast. About 22 000 Cannon employees will receive the raise, effective October 16 for some and October 23 for others.
Washington reports the U S will sell 16 to 18 F4E Phantom fighter bombers to Israel. Deliveries would begin within weeks and run four to five per month through December despite Cairo calling the move regrettable and warning of grave consequences.
An Associated Press survey across eight cities found cyclamate containing products in 21 of 36 stores, despite a Sept. 1 ban. Managers blamed oversights or misunderstandings while officials praised orderly withdrawal as industry moves to remove the artificial sweetener.
West Berlin has turned a 360 foot hill of wartime rubble into a recreation area with ski jumps boggan runs and an observation post. New York and Chicago planners consider similar mountains from trash and discuss feasibility studies to create ski and recreation sites using compacted processed refuse.
High level Nixon aides say US unlikely to use force to free passengers held by Arab hijackers but will pursue all avenues to free more than 300 hostages. Air Force medical teams head to Turkey near the Jordan desert where hijacked planes and captives are held while Marines and airborne units remain nearby.
The Georgia primary results show Jimmy Carter leading a nine candidate field and likely facing Carl Sanders in a runoff on Sept. 23. C. B. King placed distant third, Hal Suit won the Republican gubernatorial primary, and incumbent Lester Maddox led the Democratic lieutenant governor race. Frank Miller led the GOP lieutenant governor contest.
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