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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1977
Page
4
A brief devotional excerpt cites Paul in Ephesus awaiting Pentecost with an open door for effective work and many adversaries. It follows with a quote from William Lyon Phelps about obstacles becoming stepping stones for some.
The Enterprise criticizes coverage of Gov. Jim Hunt and state leaders flying to Atlanta for NCAA finals. The piece notes two trips cost about 625 dollars and argues reporting emphasis created an aura of wrongdoing while defending the representation as appropriate public interest.
A neighboring paper urges action on Highway 311 from High Point to U.S. 220 north of Asheboro. It notes rising traffic from furniture markets, the State Zoo, Randolph potteries, and urban growth, calling for relocation and multi-laning to improve a neglected link.
The article notes President Carter directing the sale of the yacht Sequoia amid questions of upkeep costs. Press reports cite about 100000 dollars yearly in maintenance, with speculation that reducing hidden government costs could halve the expense. It invites inquiries for price quotations through Action Line.
Openers loom as the 1977 season starts with Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays joining the majors. Sparky Anderson defends privacy of salaries while star payrolls spark debate.Joe Morgan's reported 1.2 million trio and Tom Seaver's 225 000 annual pay raise stir fan and media talk about happiness and performance pressures.
The article notes a Mariners star signing a million-dollar deal making him baseball’s highest paid player and discusses fan backlash and the broader effect of lucrative long term contracts on playoff revenue and player motivation. It cites Leonard Koppett’s view that money loses relevance beyond a point and security reduces risk. It also mentions Washington fans’ loyalty and a Washington Post memo urging baseball’s return to RFK Stadium, highlighting civic passion and speculative franchise debates.
The piece outlines a massive arms lobby push for the B-1 bomber, noting a projected cost near 92 to over 100 billion dollars and per aircraft pricing between 94 and 117 million. It contrasts claimed U.S. air supremacy with fears of obsolescence amid missile power, highlighting the influence of industrial interests.
The article details how Rockwell International and allied firms steer the B 1 procurement through a sprawling lobbying network. Retired generals, industry leaders, and union groups pressure Congress while contractors fund campaigns and supply tailored materials to lawmakers. It questions whether democracy can resist such moneyed influence as costs rise and jobs prove temporary.
The High Point YMCA Camp Cheerio on a Roaring Gap mountain site marks its 17th season with a heavy booking and long waiting lists for girls and boys. Director Ron Austin and chairman William C. Sheloff led a push that bought the 50 acre Stone Mountain site for 5 000 dollars. The camp draws youths from many eastern states and serves as a community light house with a new film by Arthur Smith Studios promoting its work.
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