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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1977

Page

4

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.

The Sun Belt migration and tax reports

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.

Sun Belt Advisory Commission On Intergovernmental Relations North Carolina Northeast Midwest Far West South

Punishment for highway racing in Randolph County

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.

Randolph Asheboro Superior Court Randolph County

North Carolina Should Raise NTE Minimum for Teacher Certifiers

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.

North Carolina Educational Testing Service of New Jersey State Board of Education NTE

Greatness recognized for ECU leader Dr Leo Jenkins

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.

North Carolina University of North Carolina Leo Jenkins ECU North Carolina Public Service Award Society Jenkins Gov Hunt Leo Sen Jesse Helms Closeset Robert Morgan Terry Sanford Duke University Walter Jones East Carolina College William Friday UNC Pitt County Dr. Jenkins East Carolina University

Fort Lauderdale Faces Dark Cloud of Fraud Capital Label

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.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Scotland Yard London Bureau of Criminal Intelligence Florida Department of Criminal Intelligence United States Garden of Eden Arizona South Florida Lauderdale Hollywood Florida Chicago Florida Trend Magazine Lewis Wilson

Tax Breaks Seen As Welfare For Big Business

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.

Washington Charles Vanik Ohio U.S Vanik Congress American Electric Power Internal Revenue Service

Senator Soaper Brings Warmth to White House

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.

Jimmy Carter White House

Misuse Of Money In State Officials Atlanta Trip

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.

Atlanta North Carolina Raleigh Jim Hunt General Assembly

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