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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1971
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise announces its leadership in 1971 with D A Rawley as president Mrs C H Lockwood as vice president David A Rawley Jr as vice president Joseph P Rawley as general manager Randall B Terry as treasurer and Holt McPherson as editor.
The Tuscaloosa piece notes gains over 25 years with civilian employment up 44 percent, goods output up 138 percent, auto ownership up 130 percent, college enrollment up 304 percent, and vacations 176 percent higher. It argues business leaders remain active and Americans should foresee further advancement despite current problems.
The piece argues crime moves from dark streets to skyscrapers with a NYC office theft illustrating the risk. It notes tighter security helps but warns against viewing only external threats, highlighting white collar crime as costly and corrosive, with trust eroding across all arenas.
Paul C Hood argues against congressional pressure to reverse antitrust exemptions for organized baseball. He cites a 238 member House petition and a warning from Rep Emanuel Celler. Hood warns such tactics resemble protection rackets and urges avoiding government coercion in sports policy.
The Huntington Herald Advertiser notes Look magazine shut down due to postal rate increases from 4 million to 10 million over five years. It warns that higher second class rates threaten freedom of the press, harming large publications and thousands of small daily and weekly papers that support independent thought and opposition.
Lincoln County notes show a 7000 gallon diesel spill from a tanker truck polluted a corn field and reached Lake Norman. Five miles of slick feared to threaten fish and drinking water. EPA intervened quickly once alerted, underscoring need for rapid response and public awareness.
A reader urges nationwide action against pornography and calls for prayer and spiritual awakening. Rosemary Ridge notes Youth Unlimited Incs progress and asks for continued prayers and support after a year of transformation, violence cases cited. A January 11 dinner is planned to report on stewardship and solicit funds.
Edward R. Hardin chair of Youth Unlimited writes a heartfelt Christmas message praising the season’s generosity. He recalls receiving praise and a new car from the High Point community and wishes readers a joyful 1972 filled with hope, gratitude, and faith.
A festive column features original poems from Helt McPherson ah and others, spreading Christmas cheer. It includes a merry verse about Santa, the Nativity, and the Christ Child, followed by a long poem by Sylvia Workman and Emily Stockton, finishing with Linda S. Hamer’s contribution about aging and care during the holiday season.
A collection of nostalgic verses reflecting Christian themes of Easter and Christmas, praising Jesus Cristo and the resurrection, and recalling old Christmas mornings with family warmth. The piece shares praise for salvation and mentions longing for heaven.
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