Visitors test faith in government as politics rise
The article notes three visitors shaping opinions on government. Congressman L Richardson Preyer faces grilling by rightist critics in a January stop. Ronald Reagan may draw a favorable reception amid rising poll lead. Santa Claus arrives December 25, prompting reflection on public reactions to giveaways and political influence.
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Perils Of Largesse A CETA critique from High Point
The Comprehensive Emergency Training Act funds local aid but High Point’s council uses the money to create government positions. Of $477,000 in CETA funds, 78 jobs produced 54 filled. An extra $74,000 funds maintenance crews and a writer photographer, risks permanent payroll growth. Mayor Culler questions value and urges seeking real jobs and terminating CETA roles when the emergency ends.
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Roy Culler
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Scented ink ads cause reader complaints in past at The Enterprise
Advertising experts recall a rose scent ink ad at a local department store that nauseated pressroom workers and irritated pollen sensitive subscribers. A bacon scent ad from a West Coast firm sparked dog disturbance and a California publishers report warns of odors in newspapers delivered to porches.
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California
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Our Freedom Of Worship and Religion Questions Explored
A discussion notes Hill of Rights Day in the United States marking the 18th anniversary of the first ten amendments. It explains church-state separation, avoids establishment of religion, and guarantees freedom of practice. It also answers questions about Latin hymn Adeste Fidelis and liturgical color usage in Anglican worship.
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U.S
Congress
St. Bonaventure
Giovanni di Fedanza
Giovanni
St. Francis
Bonaventura
Thomas Aquinas
Salisbury Cathedral
England
Mohammed
Washington Roundup on CIA Investigations and Assassination Plots
An overview argues Congress and the press should expose CIA assassination plots from the Kennedy and Johnson eras. It questions secrecy against American values and reviews how and why the CIA engaged in seven-year probes led by Senate and public scrutiny. It notes key figures like Helms McCone and Kennedy and cites the Castro plots and subsequent investigations.
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CLA
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Senate Intelligence Committee
Wea
Cubs
Fidel Castro
Castro
Robert Kennedy
Dn.y
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Richard Helms
John McCone
McCone
Jack Anderson
Anderson
McCote
Pecali
Helms
Congress
Frank Church
D-Ida
Bill of Rights celebrated as freedom cornerstone
The piece marks the 184th anniversary of the Bill of Rights with a defense of its ten amendments, noting key protections and urging vigilance against attempts to erode freedoms, while highlighting specific articles and the enduring role of rights in daily life. It references Mason, debates on slavery, and calls for continued defense against censorship and overreach.
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U.S
George Mason
Virginia
Congress
Mason
Use For Old Post Office Today Letter to the Editor
A reader argues the U S Post Office loses money due to wasteful habits and large buildings. They propose selling the old East Green Street post office to UPS at 10 to 20 percent of value to boost private competition and domestic relief, arguing UPS can profit from parcel post and serve residents directly.
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United Parcel Service
UFS
Main Street
UPS
USA
East Green
New York City
Venezuela
Sytem
No Pressure Group To The Editor In Thomasville
The Enterprise reports the Thomasville Human Relations Commission acts to investigate complaints not pressure anyone. The HRC serves as liaison between residents and city, aiming to spark proactive solutions before flames rise. Property on Jacob Street, not Lexington Avenue, is noted. Dorothy G. Revs, Asst. Secy. HRA.
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Thomasville
Brinkley
Jacob Street
Lexington Avenue
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