This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1972
Page
4
The piece argues that the nation shifts from private sector self reliance to government influence. It warns national planning intrudes on private decision making, cites railways and Lockheed bailouts, and predicts more Washington dependence will erode personal freedom as April 1, 1972 approaches.
The piece recalls an IRS claim that tax booklets are simple and a New Jersey private school teacher Ben Alexander helps 33 fifth graders compute their taxes. The students struggle to understand terms like spouse and line references while wondering what the government does with money.
The Boston Herald Traveler notes Britain's planned penology shift where criminals must compensate victims through bankruptcy limits or community service. If enforced, embezzlers may lose stolen funds and be restricted from profit, while minor offenders perform societal service to repay losses as rehabilitation expands.
The piece argues against a guaranteed minimum wage as a political hoax that harms workers. It claims wages are traded for production and warns higher rates reduce employment, especially for less skilled workers. It urges emphasis on training to raise productivity and wages.
The Tulsa Tribune notes the safety act of 1971 reshapes industry with guard rails and noise standards. It cites experts saying 80 percent of accidents stem from unsafe acts, and that workers often resist safety gear like goggles.
The Agriculture Department faces sharp charges from its inspector general Nathaniel Kossack that no organized procedures existed to ensure environmental statements were prepared and some were used to justify actions. Interior conservationists echo similar concerns amid White House pressure.
Jack Anderson reports Agriculture averse to anti-pollution action and slow to invite participation while Interior’s Sport Fisheries and Wildlife Bureau issues a sharp indictment. Draft cites conflict over channelizing up to 150000 miles of streams, benefitting large landowners and developers. Interior says Agriculture ignored and opposed many projects.
The memo notes little evidence that Bureau of Sports Fisheries and Wildlife and state agencies views were adopted in Agriculture decisions. It cites CEQ rejection of Agriculture environmental statements as non compliant with the law despite submissions.
The White House and CEQ convened Interior and Agriculture officials last Monday to blunt public confrontation over a controversial Interior memo. Interior and CEQ deny any plan to suppress disclosure, while Agriculture official Dr. Byerly says he will fix the problems outlined by Inspector General Kossack.
The April 1 start of new FDA rules bans fraudulent bargain claims in food drugs and cosmetics. Packaging must show at least five percent savings for economy sizes. The piece recalls Salem witch trials judge Samuel Seawell and notes cemetery scenes with springtime flowers at Oakwood Memorial Park and Floral Garden Park.
The piece traces Easter’s name from the Teutonic Fastre and its Pasch link to Passover, notes the rise of egg customs tied to Lent and renewal, and mentions ancient associations from Egyptians to Persians. It also surveys local community notes on aging care seminars, hotel history, Baldhead island lore, and a new Inter-City YMCA Board linking High Point and Thomasville.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.