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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1969
Page
3
Editorial argues North Carolina gasoline pricing shows inequities with a 2 cent per gallon tax. Questions Governor Scott’s claim that removing gimmicks would erase the tax burdens. Criticizes price variations of up to 10 cents across the state and calls for more disclosure and fairer practices. Governor Scott faces pressure from oil dealers and FTC oversight.
Pro football's longest season began as the New York Jets opened against the College All-Stars in Chicago. Five exhibition games highlighted the kickoff into January. Key unsigned stars include O J Simpson seeking a 5 year 650000 contract plus a 500000 loan, with Bills offering 5 years 250000 and no loan. Average salaries last year ranged from 30548 to 22290 across teams.
A reflective piece contrasts Ecclesiastes and Saint Augustine on the futility of material wealth. It cites Dr. Babcock on vitamins and diet as a moral parable about craving possessions. The sermon warns that piling wealth cannot satisfy the eternal spirit.
A spiritual reflection contrasts inner fulfillment with worldly riches. The narrator cites Christ’s warning that life depends on God’s word, notes soul hunger behind material excess, and recalls a New Yorker who finds lasting joy beyond Broadway’s glitter. The piece ends invoking an old hymn about seeking what is best.
Sunday editorial page features CAPUS WAYNICK noting Rev C Excelle Rozelle writes brief yet fluent sermons. The piece lauds his patriotic, hopeful focus, cites a long prayer at a governor’s inauguration, and urges compiling CER columns into a book for preservation and public benefit.
The ceremony places Lynwood Smith in charge of Alamance Guilford Randolph and Rockingham counties highway work. Questions arise over funding for new projects including Route 220 four laning into Greensboro and Wendover Avenue expansion. The piece notes Smith's district as challenging and mentions ongoing legislative tax debates and local church leadership changes.
Nixon tells Asian leaders the U S will back them but they must lead, fighting their own battles while American arms remain available but not troops. He argues U S presence fuels rebellion and empowers Russia and China. Moon mission boosts his mood. he cheers Kennedy troubles and foes. White House fleets updated. Pat left in Honolulu. Rebozo cited in SBA leases debate. Thurmond backs Donald Russell for Abe Fortas successor.
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