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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1969
Page
19
A reader asks if dog foods labeled beef may contain horsemeat and whether human food labels can mislead. The concern covers horsemeat in processed meats and whether laws require truthful labeling and ingredient ordering with clear statements for imitation products.
A joint Thai U S communique says 6000 of about 49000 U S troops in Thailand will be withdrawn by next July. The pullback will begin within weeks and involve Air Force and Army units as conditions permit. Both governments will reassess troop levels as the Vietnam conflict develops.
North Carolina imposes a two cent per pack cigarette tax and a one cent per bottle soft drink tax with many vending machines passing the nickel rise to customers because pennies cannot be handled. State revenue expected at 25 million annually, while distributors and lessees may absorb or share the extra. The Soft Drink Association vows to continue opposition, hoping repeal in the next General Assembly.
The CIA refused to let its agents testify causing swift dismissal of charges against six Green Berets accused of killing a South Vietnamese double agent. Army Secretary Resor said the defendants would be assigned outside Vietnam and praised the decision as protecting secrecy and national interest.
After the Civil War a Quaker community and Baltimore associates founded a model farm to revitalize Allen Jay area. Leaders Frances T. King, Joseph Moore, and Allen Jay were honored with a bronze tablet at Springfield Friends Meeting. An architect’s rendering for Elwood corner appeared in a September issue, credited to B L A Pease and Associates.
James Stutts, a Church of Christ minister, plans a deaf outreach preaching service at the South Fork Church of Christ in Winston-Salem at 7:30 pm on October 1, 2, 3, and 5. Transportation can be arranged, and interested attendees are urged to call 883-6972 for details. Agencies in High Point report no local deaf clubs or organizations.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a modified injunction from a North Carolina court maintaining status quo between Piedmont Airlines and ALPA. Pilots walked off July 21 after crew size was cut from three to two on Boeing 737s. The modification restored the three-man crew policy effective when bargaining began, affecting 77 cities in 11 states.
President Nixon appeals to Senate and House Republicans for a united front on Vietnam within 60 days as Hanoi may shift toward settlement. Senate leaders Scott and Griffin seek a common stance while critics threaten withdrawal by Dec 1 1970 and student protests loom.
Key congressmen signal limited chance for Nixon draft lottery plan as Defense Secretary Laird and Selective Service chief Hershey testify. Subcommittee chair Hebert vows a fair hearing while weighing what is best for national defense. Senate may study the bill later if House acts.
Mao Tse-tung and Lin Piao will attend Beijing's anniversary ceremonies, according to New China News Agency. The report aimed to quell illness rumors as China marks its 20th year with nuclear tests, including a 3 megaton blast in Lop Nor area. The agency listed 1,000 PLA representatives and 10,000 party and worker representatives among attendees.
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