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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1974
Page
2
The High Point Enterprise lists Randall B. Terry as president and co-publisher D A Rawley, with David A Rawley Jr as vice president and Mrs C H Lockwood as vice president along with Joseph P Rawley as general manager and Joe Brown as editor in the 4A department.
North Carolina lawmakers backed a bill to allow heavier trucks up to 70 feet, with the Nixon administration backing a one year experiment. The proposal faces safety and maintenance concerns, and governors may push for longer limits on state roads if Congress sets a precedent.
CBS Time and Newsweek are criticized by ABC commentator Harry Reasoner for unprofessional journalism on Watergate. He urges separation of facts and opinions, praising fair reporting as essential and businesslike while condemning slanted coverage.
Former Attorney General Elliot Richardson urged candor and honesty at the ASNE meeting in Atlanta, arguing that free government requires trust in truth and condemning defensive handling of Watergate. Senator Lowell Weicker urged voters to learn positive lessons, warning that public apathy opened the door to Watergate and stressing ethics and vigilance to prevent recurrences.
The Twin City Sentinel criticizes Attorney General William Saxbe for dismissive remarks about Patricia Hearst and for past comments suggesting destruction of evidence. The piece likens his rhetoric to the unbridgeable Ohio River and warns of potential defamation and prejudice in trials.
The Milwaukee Journal notes the Senate paid chief Democratic photographer about 30700, his brother 22000, and two Republican photographers 20900 each. CQ highlights the costly practice as incumbency advantage. The piece suggests charging public funds or offering comparable photo services to challengers to level the field.
Washington roundup reveals Huston testimony that NSA proposed covert entry for foreign cryptographic material and that Hoover blocked the scheme because of risk. The top secret summary notes FBI campus informants lowered to 18 and discusses wiretaps mail covers and other powers debated by federal agencies. Additional items flag Kissinger security, Mitchell taxes, Gurney grand jury, Colson indictments, Marriott portraits removal, The Hole safety violation, and Volpe praising St Clair’s defense against impeachment.
A veteran journalist recalls founding and growing the American Council on Education for Journalism ACEJ through postwar efforts with Carnegie support and leaders like Mott Luxon and Gray He notes accreditation milestones at 65 colleges and the ongoing need for funding and quality in journalism schools.
A reader argues national sins are pride and corruption, urging reverence for God, enforcement of laws, and citizen involvement. The letter condemns lack of moral teaching, complacency, and social permissiveness while urging leaders and people to humble themselves and seek forgiveness.
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