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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1972
Page
1
Lewiston columnist Richard Kisonar describes his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He recounts weight loss, slurred speech, swallowing difficulties, muscle twitching, and the dread of dying while seeking mental adjustment and dignity.
A reader asks why forest rangers and park listings are missing. The answer suggests sources including state park bulletins from the Department of Conservation and Development, The Blue Ridge Parkway Guide, Room to Room on public lands, North Carolina Diesel Fishing and Vacation Guide, National Parks and Landmarks pamphlet, Rand McNally Farm and Ranch Vacation Guide, and notes possible purchase points and prices.
North Vietnamese troops and tanks press toward Quang Tri, cutting Highway 1 and halting ranger reinforcements. Hue remains threatened as heavy fighting, shelling, and refugee chaos unfold. U S advisers report high casualties and two thirds effectiveness for South Vietnamese forces edging toward Hue.
A reader suggests removing white marks from furniture by applying spirits of camphor with a soft cloth. Rub lightly until the stain disappears, then polish with a soft dust.
A reader asks why officers sometimes visit homes after bike thefts while other times they do not. The reply notes minor thefts lead to desk reports, with suspects asked to sign complaints. Priorities decide field visits, which happen when nothing more urgent is happening, even if the theft seems minor to the victim.
Sen. Philip Hart cites a potential $750 billion extra cost to consumers from the Federal Power Commission’s proposed natural gas pricing rule. He argues the rule would not create shortages or sufficient supply and criticizes reliance on industry data.
Daylight Saving Time starts today with clocks set forward one hour. DST runs from 2 a.m. on the last Sunday in April to 2 a.m. the last Sunday in October, with this year ending on October 29.
Livermore scientist Joseph L Brady argues a lost tenth planet lies six billion miles away. He links Planet X to Halley’s appearances, peering back to 467 and leveraging data from four Halley sightings to pin down where to look.
Brady argues a hypothetical Planet X could influence Halley’s Comet and predicts a solar orbit 300 times farther than Earth with a one year voyage. The proposed planet would move opposite the other planets and be near Cassiopeia, making detection via stellar backdrop possible. He notes mixed opinions among astronomers.
Washington reports elements of the North Vietnamese 325 C Division within 10 miles of the DMZ while rest are spread over 100 miles. U S planes target tanks and artillery as Kissinger warns of a major offensive this week. South Vietnam relies on the First Division at Hue. its defeat could shake confidence in Saigon.
The Democratic National Convention in Miami Beach will issue 100 floor passes to newspaper reporters, half the American Society of Newspaper Editors’ request. Network TV teams have 50 passes. The Arrangements Committee also criticized limited plans to recruit Black workers for convention related jobs.
Page 2A details candidate races and ballot questions with district maps and candidate profiles. Page 4A provides endorsements, polling data summaries, and analysis of key swing districts and reform proposals.
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