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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1977
Page
4
The text combines a Psalm verse about longing for God with a Johann Paul Richter reflection on soul breadth. It contrasts spiritual hunger with a warning that present concerns shrink the soul, urging focus on future growth and meaning.
Forsyth County Hospital Authority approves a 25 percent rate increase at Forsyth Memorial Hospital to fund a new addition and expanded services. The plan includes a consolidated perinatal unit and improved X ray facilities as the facility moves toward regional operations while critics warn against growth for growth's sake.
Raleigh News & Observer notes Dr. Bob Jones’s shift after previewing the film Jesus of Nazareth. Jones now says broadcast should proceed, praising much of the work while acknowledging lingering issues. The piece underscores themes of censorship and freedom of speech.
Dr. Christian Barnard promotes white rule in Sharp Distinction claiming majority rule fails in South Africa due to unassimilated minorities. He argues detention without trial and restricted press freedom, noting cultural diversity and unequal facilities. Irony noted as no US or UK publisher takes the work.
A teacher argues against labeling an entire group of students as bad praising the many ninth graders in High Point schools who were attentive and cooperative during course registration. The letter urges focusing on positive achievements rather than reinforcing self fulfilling prophecies through negative labels.
Betty and Harold Reid of High Point respond to a local letter about a Christmas Day ambulance accident. They state charges were dismissed and contest 65 mph claims, noting witnesses and tests support a lower speed. They confirm the driver James Douglas Reid acted properly and no life was saved in a victory, only a tragedy.
Marlboro Country Estates residents urge Gov. Hunt to tighten litter laws citing unenforceable rules. They propose license plate prosecutions, higher fines, and mandatory garbage service as multiple haulers service local roads. They describe tracing a dump truck but failing to identify a driver for action.
A letter argues that paying employees on a monthly basis effectively costs them a full month's income each year. Using $500 monthly salary as example, 1976 earnings drop to $6,000 under flat pay while alternative biweekly pay yields $6,500. The writer urges reform, noting employers benefit while workers bear the loss, and requests anonymity.
Congressman Richardson Preyer told friends during a Thursday visit that he will not run for Senator Jesse Helms seat. He cites commitments to his district and interest in ongoing work, noting hopes for budget balance under Carter and continued national programs. Meanwhile Myrtle Desk Co plans a 100000 square foot plant on Taylor Street with E. E. Younts Inc as low bidder to raze old structures and build a new streamlined facility to be completed in 300 working days.
W H Bill Hawley of William F Freeman Associates returns from Cuba where the firm works on Guan tanamo Base projects for the Navy. The article notes Cuban workers, base security, and ongoing maintenance since 1970 as part of defense support in the Caribbean.
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