21 Sep 1970
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1970
Page
1
A public instruction from The Enterprise explains readers may write or call Action Line for questions or help. It notes every request is considered but high volume prevents individual acknowledgment or replies.
The High Point athletic department narrowed complimentary senior high tickets to senior teachers only. Junior high and elementary staff press for equal access due to crowd supervision and fundraising duties. latest notice urged teachers to request passes by noon Tuesday September 15.
U S officials urge Russia to curb Syria's actions through Moscow's influence as Syria's arms supplier. Nixon contemplates possible force to evacuate Americans if needed and orders 6th Fleet reinforcement as a precaution while seeking broader international pressure on Syria.
In October 1964 at the Cashier's Office of High Point, W. T. Saunders noted a $5600 shortage after returning from a phone call. A broad inquiry including lie detector tests and financial checks failed to identify the culprit. Saunders, a longtime city employee nearing retirement, died shortly after and is believed to have been affected by the crime. Police seek information.
A Boy Scout asks if Eagle rank is a high school credit. The troop notes the merit reflects work and character. Principal Jerry Shaver says the achievement can be considered in evaluating leadership and extracurriculars for college applications.
The letter asks where to obtain a picture or address for Roman Gabriel and requests contact info for the Los Angeles Rams. It also asks about supervised driving rules for a 17 year old with a permit and is told that any licensed driver may accompany a driver aged 16 or older.
FAA tests reveal wingtip vortices from 747s and C5s create tornado like winds that travel miles and threaten small planes and passenger jets. Despite no crashes yet from these winds, past NTSB data show 98 related crashes with 20 deaths and 54 serious injuries. A five mile separation rule is now ordered for all flights near jumbo jets.
King Hussein ordered a cease fire at 5 15 p m today in a bid to relieve wounded and ease the grave war situation. In northern Jordan Syrian tanks pressed on Irbid as Jordanian forces suffered heavy losses. Israeli reports say Irbid may have fallen to Soviet made tanks entering from Syria.
The New York bank Morgan Guaranty Trust Co led a rate cut from 8 to 7 percent today with Chemical Bank of New York and several others following. Many major banks held off as the stock market barely moved with the Dow at 755.68, down 2.81 points at noon.
Imperial Chemical Industries and Imperial Tobacco Ltd. scientists report NSM a synthetic tobacco based on cellulose, tested for two years and claimed to taste acceptable and potentially less hazardous. They foresee blending NSM with natural tobacco and possible use in cigarettes or pipes, with uncertain production costs.
The article surveys a thief’s view of a common ruse to obtain house keys. It notes rising home security prompts criminals to adopt new tricks and explains two-part schemes including boosters and window into purses via bathroom booths.
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