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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1975
Page
2
The High Point Enterprise publishes its August 2 1975 edition with Randall B Terry as President and Co Publisher D A Rawley Joseph P Rawley as General Manager and other listed staff. The notice outlines the newspaper’s leadership structure and title assignments for the Independent newspaper.
In Valdez Alaska a Seattle newspaper ad seeks a six eight or taller bouncer. The job offers 50 dollars per shift plus room and board and airfare. Club Valdez owner David Huffman describes his venue as cruddy with 300 drinkers, 25 prostitutes and armed protection. He promises to give the chosen recruit simple instruction: Sic em.
General Motors and the Environmental Protection Agency will jointly conduct extensive research to determine how sulfuric acid emissions from catalytic converter equipped cars affect air quality. The commentary notes the move resembles forming a committee after the fact, while the public awaits results.
Craig Phillips, running to retain top public school education post, says he must wear a political hat to win. He cites friction with the Board of Education over teacher requirements and governance while defending his actions to build a strong administrator corps and worries about House leadership and classroom staffing priorities. He notes potential future opposition without naming foes.
The Christian Science Monitor exposes the puppy business as inhumane and rife with foul kennels and shady dealers. It urges public action to support humane societies, press for stronger laws, and demand health certificates and proper care, noting money fuels the industry’s profits.
The Gastonia Gazette notes a new North Carolina statute banning slow driving in the left lane and setting a 55 mph limit in either lane, with exceptions for turning left. The piece rib)es the inconsiderate driver, warns big trucks will overwhelm slower speeds, and questions enforcement.
The Ford economists estimate more people are supported by tax dollars than not, totaling over 80.6 million in government employees the military disabled unemployed retired and welfare recipients, with nongovernment workers at 71.6 million.
North Carolina feeds a lively presidential scene with G Ray Motsinger resigning as counsel in a Middle District suit due to his candidacy. Sanford and Udall vie for NC support while Wallace jostles early money. The piece urges a 1976 political renewal, praises the Shelby Daily Star’s first birthday, and reflects on journalism's evolving nation.
Washington report alleges William Rosenberg CEO nominees to head the Federal Energy Administration faced civil and possible criminal probes over a $156 million overrun at Consumers Power Co. The article cites a secret Lansing meeting and Rosenberg’s backroom urging to favor the utility, while noting his energy regulatory record and calls for full investigation. Also covered is a side feature on smuggling at Allenwood prison with whiskey and drugs entering via staff, visitors, and inmates.
Washington analysis accuses Congress and Senate Foreign Relations Committee of undermining Captive Nations Week and throttling Voice of America while detailing alleged U S retreat in Europe. The piece condemns Fulbright and cites broader fears of communist expansion amid foreign policy shifts and naval cuts.
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