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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1966
Page
2
New York AP market report shows a sluggish session with slim gains for rails after Illinois Central’s 6 point jump. The Associated Press average falls 0.2 to 286.6 as industrials ease and autos airlines electronics and chemicals retreat.
Selection of stock transactions on the New York Exchange with noon quotes. Explanatory footnotes define dividend types, stock dividends, ex dividend dates, and special or liquidating payments. The list includes notation codes for declared dividends and special issues observed in 1966.
North Carolina stays generally fair through Saturday with continued mild conditions. Lows tonight range from the 40s in the mountains to the 50s elsewhere, and highs Saturday reach 63 to 73 in the mountains and 75 to 82 elsewhere. South Carolina remains mild through Saturday with cooler tonight highs about 78 to 83 and overnight lows in the 50s.
President Johnson signs a law increasing the national minimum wage to 1.60 an hour by 1968, expanding coverage to 8 million workers. The White House ceremony drew labor representatives and lawmakers including Rep. Adam Clayton Powell, who faced changes to his committee powers.
A man describes lying injured after being struck by a bus. He recalls blood loss, seeking help from strangers who stayed with him. Police arrived after two cruisers and ambulance requests, with confusion over the correct address and the Cuban couple offering aid.
Ottawa report by Justice Wishart Spence faults Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker for not removing Pierre Sevigny from the cabinet amid a sex and security affair involving Mrs. Munsinger. The inquiry urged cabinet consultation and notes alleged blackmail risks and improper retention in national defense. Sevigny testified of a physical relationship but denied endangering security. Hees said he met Mrs. Munsinger but acted properly.
A damaged report recalls an assault with the victim noting facial injury and upcoming surgery. The speaker mentions a hospital stay, sympathy for the attackers, and finding a quarter in their pocket after the incident. seven cents were taken.
Kenilworth police say a bayonet recovered from Lake Michigan could be the weapon used to stab 21 year old Valerie Percy. A Chicago crime lab tech found no blood hair or fingerprints on the bayonet which had several nicks and a 10 inch blade. Authorities note the coroner's aide cites double edged stabbing while warning the actual weapon may differ.
Police examined a bayonet at the crime lab and found no physical evidence tying it to the crime. Kenilworth Police Chief Robert M. Daley noted a possible link but cautioned the fingerprint at the Percy home does not match known access. The Percy family evacuated Kenilworth and were reported hiding in California. Percy told Senator Douglas that resuming his campaign depends on timing and fairness.
AP of Washington reports Powell hails reforms in House Education and Labor Committee by 27 to 1, while foes say they curb his powers. The changes allow subordinate chair calls, staff appointments with majority consent, and a committee veto role, but critics doubt Democrats will enforce them. An Administration subcommittee probes Powell’s finances.
Kraft researchers report 1 521 adults seen Vietnam as the major national issue in July. The survey shows 86 percent approved Kennedy at his assassination, Humphrey viewed unfavorably, and inflation trailing Viet Nam as a worry with economic and racial troubles less pressing.
A gusty tropical low near Martinique moves westward toward the Leeward Islands while another system lies far east in the Atlantic. Satellite data show a well developed low near Barbados with winds 30 to 35 mph and no definite storm center. Forecasters say development is unlikely and a reconnaissance flight was planned.
Callie May Welborn executrix of Rowan Welborn deceased of Guilford County requests all claimants file claims by March 16 1967 or be barred. Debts to estate should be paid promptly. Notice dated September 16 1946 hosted by Morgan Byerly Post & Keziah Attorneys at Law High Point NC.
City of High Point invites sealed proposals for 9 items including pickup trucks sedans and a crew cab with chasssis for Public Utilities Police. Bids due Oct 4 1966 with 5 percent bid bond. Forms available from Purchasing Agent Carson Stout.
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