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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1976
Page
4
The Durham Sun argues faster criminal cases are essential for deterrence. It urges the 1960s General Assembly to add judges, expand courtroom space, and move some offenses to magistrates while supporting tougher penalties for repeat offenders to curb crime.
President Ford declares another Arab oil embargo is virtually nil due to policy gains, yet officials warn vulnerability rises as U.S. imports exceed 40 percent. Interior Secretary Kleppe and Energy Administrator Zarb call for energy independence amid rising foreign dependence and continued Congress inaction.
Alexander M. Schmidt, returning to medical school administration, offers caution on accepting sensitive posts with a pledge to resign if pressured and publicly explain. He praises open door policy, telling drug users more about pills, and urges regulators to perform openly to improve performance.
The Cleveland Press weighs the penny issue, noting a government study says pennies cost more to produce than they are worth. It argues pennies symbolize money, memory, and the nation’s financial system, urging continued use despite costs.
Jim Thornburg, president of a textile mill in Statesville, ordered a cream Cadillac pickup for 23000 from a company supplying special-order Cadillac vehicles. He says the purchase reflects a country boy’s taste for nicer things and would attract attention, especially with a dramatic manure load and a police dog on top.
Former Vice President Spiro Agnew requests a pardon from President Ford after his 1973 tax evasion case. White House aides say procedures require Justice Department handling. Agnew’s probation ended October 10.
A mixed prose and verse piece critiques regulatory bureaucracy and its impact on competition. It cites FTC cases involving General Foods Max House coffee and Borden branding, then shifts to education trends among U S high school seniors and concludes with a harsh obituary critique of Gary Gilmore and a defense of victims.
Griffin PTA and band committee urge the school board to fund new uniforms for Griffin’s marching band. They note Griffin lacks comparable attire and equipment while Central High’s band is financially supported, requiring about 5,600 for 75 uniforms with 1,500 already raised.
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