Thoughts for Today from Judges and Goethe
A compact moral note features a biblical verse from Matthew 7 1 urging restraint in judgment. It follows with a Goethe adage stressing the value of hearing both sides before forming an opinion.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1977
Page
4
A compact moral note features a biblical verse from Matthew 7 1 urging restraint in judgment. It follows with a Goethe adage stressing the value of hearing both sides before forming an opinion.
The Sun Belt migration fuels anti South sentiment as the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations critiques tax and federal aid patterns. It argues low and falling Southern taxes justify less aid, while high tax regions would gain more, though climate and lifestyle factors largely drive relocation.
Randolph County Superior Court last week ordered two men convicted of pre arranged car racing to pay fines surrender their licenses and have their cars sold at public auction with proceeds to the state. The editorial notes highway patrols previously watched for hours but defendants often avoided harsh penalties.
The Raleigh News & Observer argues the 950 composite NTE minimum is too low and calls for raising the standard. Validation by ETS shows 1111 to 1340 as defensible across subjects, with specific minimums like 586 for common exams and 525 for German teachers, supporting higher certification thresholds.
The North Carolina Public Service Award Society honors Dr Leo Jenkins ECU chancellor with praise from Gov. Hunt Sen. Helms and other leaders. Colleagues credit his energy for transforming East Carolina University and his community involvement over 17 years as president and chancellor.
A provocative piece argues Fort Lauderdale may be the fraud capital of the Western World, detailing a rise in high level financial crimes. It cites Florida Trend data and Florida Bureau of Criminal Intelligence warnings, noting a predator class operating in Lauderdale and the reluctance of victims to report crimes.
The piece criticizes corporate tax incentives and low effective tax rates in 1975, citing Rep. Vanik’s study of 148 major companies and utilities like American Electric Power paying under 0.1 percent tax. It contrasts corporate benefits with ordinary taxpayers and notes the era’s expanded investment tax credit and its impact on federal revenue. It also mentions Patty Hearst and other short items on waste and defense officer trips.
The piece playfully notes Senator Soaper Jimmy Carter spreading warmth at the White House and questions if winter's chill could soften beyond the usual season. It blends light political humor with a seasonal nod to Old Man Winter.
Letter to the Enterprise criticizes the April 5 editorial and calls for front page coverage of a trip by top state officials to a collegiate basketball tournament at taxpayer expense. The writer urges citizens to demand accountability from Raleigh and sees misuse of state property and funds as inappropriate behavior by General Assembly members.
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