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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1969
Page
3
The Nixon administration pursues measures to moderate the boom and cool the economy. Mixed reactions emerge as more restrained prices appear possible, while first quarter GNP beats forecasts by 16 billion against a 12 billion expectation. The inflation path remains uncertain, with monetary and fiscal restraint yet to prove decisive.
The article outlines the Uniform Time Act of 1966 setting Daylight Saving from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October, noting exemptions in Arizona Hawaii Michigan El Paso and nearby areas. Indiana shifts regions to Eastern Time while some counties stay on Central, and farmers call daylight hours "God's Time" for morning light. England tested year-round saving last year and Scotland now enjoys later evening reading with reduced artificial light.
Editorial notes the 1960s Vatican reshuffle expanding the College of Cardinals to include 44 new cardinals from the United States and diverse nations. It highlights the shift toward pastoral leadership, increased non European representation, and the aim to reflect developing countries within the Vatican while cautioning about internal strains described in a Holy Week sermon.
The piece notes high level mourning for Eisenhower while social events continue at the White House. It contrasts presidential solemnity with receptions for GOP leaders and guests, including a King Hussein dinner and a Ray Bliss sendoff. Also mentions a neo Nazi issue in the U.S. and West German gestures toward Jewish memory.
Note on Axel Springer pressing Israel coverage in German press. Teddy Kollek honors Springer with a plaque as a Zionist ally. Mention of Willis Carto backed neo Nazi funds and Rogers Plan failing over Trung Dinh Den in Vietnam talks.
A New York Times praise for the musical 1776 notes its style humanity and wit and urges attendance. The columnist highlights historical portrayal of John Adams Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin and traces how the show blends history with song and irony while listing notable Georgia journalists connected to the era and modern media.
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