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Newspaper
The Gastonia Gazette
Location
Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1969
Page
1
Posed as a reader inquiry service from Focus at 864-0900. The notice invites readers to call or write to The Gas tonia Gazette to get answers to questions, promising a response if the query is answerable.
A reader inquiry covers how much of assessed violation fines are paid, penalties for nonpayment, and follow up by counties or canal systems. The court process is described from notice to payment, capias, judgment, and effects on credit. A separate note discusses drug campaign links and taxes.
A fragmented letter questions the correct salutation for a governor and asks when the Peach Bowl will be played. It notes South Carolina versus West Virginia and mentions past games and historic fire theories, including a misquoted Chicago Fire origin and casualty figures.
A jumble of Q and A items covers topics from road shoulder paving on Highway 85 near the North Carolina line to aging records and safety in electric blankets. Notes question retirement pay timing, head of household rules, and state salary deductions, while a census figure cites the U.S. population at about 200 million.
Indiana Senator Bayh says talk of a White House bid has begun though he avoids speculation. He notes the 65-15 defeat of Haynsworth hurt him politically at home and drew abusive calls, while he pushes for ethics reforms and asset disclosure for judges. Bayh, 34 when first elected, rose as Senate leader backing a 26th Amendment to abolish the electoral college.
In Salley South Carolina the annual Chitlin Strut drew over 8 000 attendees to a county lawn event featuring pork barbecue barbecued chicken and cooking displays. The town plans to replace its 1929 fire truck with funds from the event despite the mayor's dislike of chitlins which many attendees enjoyed during the festival.
TEL AVIV AP reports Israeli jets raided Arab guerrilla positions from Jordanian bases near the Sea of Galilee, targeting Daqu’a village for about 15 minutes and driving militants away. Cairo says Egyptian forces hit Israeli-held territory at the canal’s southern end with heavy damage and casualties, while France cautions escalation and urges four powers to act.
The Associated Press reports Thanksgiving traffic deaths for the four day period were lower than in 1968 and 1969, with 709 to 809 predicted by the National Safety Council. The worst crash involved 10 cars on the New Jersey Turnpike, killing six and injuring 39. Five died in a crash near Richmond, Virginia, and a separate crash killed a couple in Utah. The piece notes sociocultural commentary about holiday eating and humor from a police chief, but focuses on the fatal incidents and forecasted totals.
AP reports holiday traffic fatalities rose to 1,816 for the year in North Carolina as 28 people died during the Thanksgiving period from Wednesday to Sunday. Victims ranged in age from 4 to 63, with many under 25, including a six year old and a 13 year old.
Peter Guillelb, a year old attendant, fought an armed robber at a service station Sunday but the thief escaped as police nabbed a nearby gun. Authorities report multiple past robberies over four years, with one case pending and another newly added.
Denver teachers ended a strike after a 3-1 board vote approving a contract with the Denver Classroom Teachers Association. The pact raises salaries from $3,000 to $13,009 annually, with phased growth to $15,000 and $7,500 under future terms. It runs through December 1970 with talks planned before January 1971.
The Sunday School Lesson section is delayed in the Gazette due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. It will appear as soon as possible after being received from the syndicate.
Detroit dispatch reports a plan to abolish the National Council of Churches in its present form and form a broader ecumenical body in the United States. The proposal seeks inclusivity for many denominations including Southern Baptists and Catholics while preserving member groups’ autonomy in programs and finances. The 5 day assembly drew 900 voting delegates and 2,000 church specialists as calls for wealth redistribution and social action surged.
CHARLIE E BLACK would Jr. Clover BC Charles Eds Blackwood of Tuck Why a Saturday night at age Hele survived by his parents, six brothers and one sister. Grandparents Will Blackwood of Rock Hill and Williaiy Sexton of Clover. Services Monday at 2 pm in the chapel of L Ford and Sons Funeral Home. Burial in Delphos Hethosist Cemetery York. JACOBY RAYMER Asheboro Jacob Wack Tiltasa Rhymer of 122 Oakmont Dr died Saturday in Winston-Salem hospital. Survived by wife Ida Smith Rhymer, daughter Mrs. Samuel McGee, sister Mrs. Mary R. Smith, and a grandchild. Funeral details announced. PURVIE A NUFFSTETLER Cramerton Purvia Huffstetler, 67, of 205 Front St died in Gastonia hospital Sunday. Survived by wife Paula Smith Huffstetler, three daughters and siblings. Services Tuesday 4 pm at Colonial Chapel Carothers Funeral Home. Burial in Gaston Memorial Park. Mrs Nona Kayler Gastonia Nona Kayler died Sunday at home age 74. Survived by husband, children, grandchildren, and great grandchild. Memorial service at Covenant United Methodist Church. Carothers Funeral Home tonight. Clyde Lawrence Dallas Clyde Lawrence of Washington DC, formerly of Dallas, died. Services Tuesday 4 pm in First Baptist Church Dallas. Burial in church cemetery. Survivors include sisters Geneva Brooks and Carlena Worthy and brother. Body at Costner Funeral Home until 2 pm then church. The family will receive friends tonight 7 to 9.
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