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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1970
Page
4
The Supreme Court upholds Congress on 18-year-olds voting for Congress and the President, while states may set local age limits. The piece argues lowering the voting age nationwide is feasible given 18-year-olds' civic responsibilities, duties, and legal status. It calls for uniform age eligibility to avoid dual registration systems.
The columnist urges citizens to adopt resolutions beyond personal reforms. Emphasizing environment, government solvency, work quality, and respect for others, the piece argues reducing litter and wasteful demands, boosting pride in a job well done, and upholding law and order could transform the era at hand.
A reflective piece notes the old year ends and urges hope for 1970. It cites faith, history’s ups and downs, human progress, and the need to press forward with God’s help as a benediction closes with a blessing from Paul and Adieu.
The piece laments persistent poverty despite anti hunger efforts as 1970 nears. It cites Roosevelt and Nixon era programs, questions effectiveness of relief spending, and urges continued experimentation and reform to prevent hunger in an affluent nation. It weighs government processes and welfare plans amid national debate.
Liberal Democrats plot to strip longtime committee chairmen of power in Congress. Targets include John L. McMillan William M. Colmer L Mendel Rivers and William R. Poage amid a broader revolt against the seniority system.
A major exchange moves 500 feet of North Main frontage from R. T. Amos to Delos Hedgecock with Amos heirs buying 300 feet more and options on 1169 feet of North Main frontage. Hedgecock also gave six acres to High Point College across East College Drive. Pinehurst Inc assets sold to Diamondhead of New Jersey amid resort growth. Eastern Air Lines renames Greensboro High Point Winston Salem airport. Post office box rents rise by 20 percent and many boxes need higher payments. High Point Memorial Hospital expands with a new North Wing and offices opening mid January offering more beds and a brighter lobby.
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