This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Page
3
Editorial calls High Point to reject a statewide power plan with a projected $45 000 annual commitment for three years. It argues the $1.7 billion project would generate under 10 percent of the state's power and burden the city with excessive debt, branding the venture harebrained and dangerous to the city’s finances and reputation.
Rumors say Representative Charles R. Jonas may retire from Congress as polls suggest Republicans can hold Suh District without him. At 64 with 18 years in office, Jonas weighs stepping down before end of 1969 to pass duties to younger leaders, leaving a hot off year race in the district.
A retrospective on 1969 defense of monetary policy shows a credit crunch, rising rates, and inflation fears. Nixon and Johnson era measures faced criticism as bankers, businessmen, and savers felt the squeeze from high loan costs and shrinking real yields. The piece notes distrust in inflation control and calls gradualism a mistake.
Washington column cites a Tunisian oil deal under the AID and Agriculture Department that cost U.S. taxpayers millions. It alleges Tunisia sold crude oil it could produce itself at high prices via a chartered agreement, with bids mishandled and a higher bidder obtaining the contract before revealing it delivered the same grade as the low bid. The piece questions the 2.2 billion foreign aid request and calls for scrutiny of how aid agencies spend oil resources.
A harsh, unfiltered clipping lambastes White House culture and its aides, citing pensioned budgets and alleged affairs. It mentions Henry Kissinger, Miss Steinem, and critics like Mandewiez and Bradèn, portraying a climate of scandal amid official duties.
A satirical slice recalls critics of congressman Sludgepump and their charge of conflicts of interest. It notes the obsessive county rivalry over the courthouse and high school title contests. It toys with climate talk and a holiday gift joke about diet books.
A feature on Urban Renewal funding explains the local financing mix in High Point, detailing federal and city shares, credits from municipal spending, and potential expansions to Leonard Street and other street projects. It notes a remaining 1.8 million in the plan’s funds and a possible 3 million federal grant for an enlarged scope. Also covers community notes including Sammie Johnson as a Tar Heel QB prospect and local civic updates about firms, housing, and a holiday reminiscence of Christmas with Grandma.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.