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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1970
Page
4
Two Christmas poems reflect on peace and love amid world violence. Betty Shackelford Lewis recalls a season of unselfish love and enduring hope born from a humble Nativity. Sallie Bristow envisions Christmas dreams, reindeer and gifts, contrasting with the enduring dream of peace on earth for all humanity.
The Legislative Research Commission finds no need for broad ethics laws for lawmakers but suggests a carefully crafted code could improve the General Assembly. Critics note conflicts with outside interests and voting when personal stakes exist.
The Piedmont Triad Council of Governments will study an intercity transit system, a move seen as relevant beyond Greensboro High Point and Winston Salem. The piece notes mass transit is likely in high population areas and that few regions have adopted formal planning bodies yet.
Washington considers allowing companies to treat unordered promotional items as gifts. The change would end nuisance mailings as if gifts arriving with no obligation to keep or return. Citizens might enjoy surprise freebies without the hassle of refunds or refusals.
A collection of Polk papers and correspondence was found in Columbia Tennessee, linked to his widow. The discovery prompts revisiting Polk as a one term president who guided the Mexican War and tariff reduction while restoring the Independent Treasury and settling Oregon and California disputes. North Carolina takes pride in Polk’s legacy.
The piece urges careful toy selection this season emphasizing safety to prevent deadly or maiming toys. It contrasts toys that merely amuse with those that broaden growth and potential, and warns against gory or degrading items for children.
The Winston-Salem Journal argues North Carolina should pass legislation to allow unemployment benefits for workers laid off because of strikes. It cites Piedmont Airlines 1969 strike and Eastern Air Lines cases, noting thousands affected who received no income during 24 days of stoppage. The piece urges Forsyth Guilford and Mecklenburg legislators to act in the upcoming General Assembly session.
A reader argues to correct myths about welfare including aid categories for blind, disabled, aged and children. The letter discusses AFDC and Aid to the Blind, noting work incentives and income counting rules, and critiques a national health insurance plan as a step toward a welfare state. It also covers local YMCA basketball registration concerns and praises a church moderator for support and a new building.
On this night of Jesus Christ birth the author speaks of belief in Christ and everlasting life. He places himself as a wise man kneeling before God's son and vows to honor him with love on this holy night.
A devotional prayer by Virginia Buser asking Jesus be exalted in the heart as ruler and sovereign. The speaker reflects on years of belief and a humbling kneel to worship Jesus Lord beyond titles.
Poem recounts Jesus birth life crucifixion resurrection and eternal love from a narrator and two named authors Lillie Burton Kennedy and Myrtle Lee Epps. It traces a Christmas faith journey from star to manger to cross and Easter morning highlighting redemption through Christ.
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