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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1975
Page
2
A devotional note highlights Jeremiah 6 14 warning against hollow peace and cites David Lloyd George on the impossibility of peace amid mass armed conflict The brief quote frames a call for sincere settlements over superficial assurances.
A majority of the Organization of American States voted to end the 11 year embargo on Cuba. The move opens a path for member nations to set their own trade and diplomatic courses with Fidel Castro. Obstacles remain, including a 1961 ban on trade and unsettled claims of $1.8 billion for seized American property. The piece argues for gradual normalization, noting past tensions and Cuba's links with Russia, and urges realistic engagement to reduce estrangement.
Edward J. Gurney, former U S senator from Florida, was acquitted on five charges after a 24 week trial in Tampa and a 56 hour jury deliberation. Jurors could not reach a verdict on two remaining charges in a case tied to a slush fund from Florida builders for his re election. The jury praised for citizenship by Judge Ben Krentzman.
The piece recalls the June 23 1972 conversations that produced the smoking gun signaling Nixon's downfall and his resignation on Aug 9. It discusses lingering Watergate effects, differing views from Day Ruth Broder and Cox, and the 1974 timing of transcripts and the 1972 campaign law shaping future politics.
Rep. Wilbur Mills of Arkansas faces a trial by a five man Masonic commission at his Kensett home lodge on August 22 to answer for alleged misconduct linked to his past relations with Fanne Foxe. Mills, a 33rd degree Mason, could be expelled. supporters say sobriety and confession may yield leniency.
European Common Market states vow to withhold emergency aid to Portugal until it shows steps toward democracy amid fears of a leftist military dictatorship. NATO ties and Azores base leverage loom as allies inspect Portugal's future, with talk of possible removal from the alliance if democratic progress stalls.
President Ford summoned heads of independent agencies to the White House to press for cutting procedural delays and eliminating unnecessary rules within six months. He urged cost benefit analyses and weighing social goals against costs, while acknowledging opposing views from Democrats and industry groups on competition, consumer protection, and new oversight.
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