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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1969
Page
3
In Decision Magazine the author argues peace and joy outpace wealth sex education and fame. True peace comes as gifts from the Holy Spirit, not human effort, and only through God. The piece contrasts worldly pursuits with spiritual fulfillment found in Christ’s life and humility.
The Charlotte Observer editorial mocks a New York Times writer's praise of thunderstorms. It recalls recent local storms that damaged a water heater, plate glass, and chimneys, and caused alarms and anxiety as residents sought shelter and unplugged electronics.
The Raleigh News editorial revisits a pawnshop tale where a man trades a two dollar bill for a train ticket, but a second man pays the price when he accepts a pawn ticket and its loan. The piece cites inflation and historic quotes on money, urging caution about interest.
The Defense Department says U S military serial numbers are being replaced by social security numbers for identification. The vignette imagines a wartime exchange where an Air Force captain refuses to divulge any details, insisting on only his name rank and social security number, highlighting privacy changes.
The High Point Enterprise, established 1834, lists staff including D A Rawley, C H Lockwood, D A Rawley Jr, and J F P Rawley. It details subscription rates by mail and local tax notes, and notes Associated Press affiliation and delivery arrangements.
Letters to the editor praise the Griggsville feature and the spread of interest in purple martins. Readers urge focus on Earthly issues, ethics for government, library services, and memories of Delos Hammer with a long poem about Blue Ridge reflecting community ties and values.
Guest columnist Don Oakley highlights the growing role of privately run profit schools in postsecondary education. He notes accreditation barriers, transfer limits, and calls for fair evaluation and possible accreditation for those meeting standards while serving student needs and offering lower tuition.
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