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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1971
Page
4
A reflection on federal salaries versus private industry shows engineers with five years of experience earning far more in private industry, while government jobs offer perks and job security. An anecdote contrasts a hopeful candidate’s pay with a sister’s federal welfare role, highlighting rising federal pay and inflation concerns.
Consumer advocate Ralph Nader plans to mobilize the nation s 60 million sport and commercial fishermen behind a crusade for purer water. He envisions regional groups under a national umbrella to pressure for higher standards and enforcement.
A National Observer column argues for criminalizing poverty, comparing poverty to prostitution and gambling. It claims laws can deter destitution by labeling it a social menace, urging harsh action to rid the country of the issue.
Laurence Olivier spoke in the British House of Lords in support of an industrial relations bill aiding actors. The Lords rejected the bill 102 to 86 after a warm reception, prompting quips about talkers and doers.
The 80-year-old mother of Edmund Muskie speaks bluntly about her son's political prospects. She has alternately endorsed and critiqued his bids, saying she would not favor running and joking about delivering a nominating speech at the Republican Convention.
The 1971 General Assembly has not pressed hard to strengthen traffic safety laws, especially for drunken driving and speeding. Officials seek stronger measures and public support to reduce highway deaths and address related drug issues and driving risks.
The page presents original poems by Lillie Burton Kennedy written on inauguration day. It recalls Robert Frost’s windy paper mishap and reflects on aging, memory, light fading, and enduring seeds of goodness. It closes with a neighborly verse about moving away and the sense of loss.
A reader critiques High Point price freezes and wage effects, questions why the city pursues raises, and urges focus on street repairs. The letter urges support for animal welfare, requesting contributions to the Guilford County Humane Society and praising the local inspector Rhonda Best. It notes Humane Society cages are full and calls for public help.
A church Sunday School class denounces drive in theaters and the film Preacherman for depicting clergy negatively and promoting premarital sex. They urge community action to curb movies and advertising seen by children and remind residents of moral accountability before God.
The speaker describes a role requiring keen listening to cues and reading vibrations. They vow to use tact and subtlety to reach mutual ground with another, speaking little but effectively. If the collaboration grows, they will shed gloss and speak freely with warmth and ease.
A reflective poem presents gifts beyond money. The speaker bequeaths nature and faith to a recipient, describing flowers robin song creatures and daily light as enduring blessings. It emphasizes love, hope, and moral guidance as priceless inheritances for a meaningful life.
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