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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
4
A reflective note cites Luke 12 15 on guarding against covetousness and a Philip J Bailey quote praising philanthropy over riches and valuing usefulness over status. The pair offers guidance on wealth, character, and moral perspective.
The editorial urges openness in handling two recent NC Highway Patrol incidents. It praises the force as well trained and disciplined but warns secrecy harms public confidence. Gov elect Jim Hunt should ensure transparent actions to protect both innocent officers and the public.
The Carter team blends veterans like Cyrus Vance and Harold Brown with new faces such as Griffin Bell and Bert Lance. Critics note cautious shifts rather than radical overhauls as Scotty Reston calls the group “Two Cheers for the Cabinet.”
Hundreds of High Pointers answered the Christmas Cheer Fund drive, oversubscribing the goal and covering this year’s bills with a cushion for next year. The agency notes the ongoing fight against poverty and thanks donors for brightening many homes with Christmas extras.
The piece notes that after a period of expansion under federal aid, medical and dental school applications have fallen for two years. High tuition, malpractice costs, and policy concerns may deter entrants, as admissions officials see marginal students reassessing chances in a saturated field.
A Carnegie Council report warns of physician oversupply from foreign graduates and new U S medical schools. Law school enthusiasm wanes as LSATs fall for two years while agriculture colleges surge. Despite mixed signals, overall hiring looks up about 16 percent for the class of 1977 per Northwestern University data, easing federal job worries.
The piece surveys beliefs about life beyond Earth, noting 100 billion stars in the Milky Way and planets that could host life with different chemistries. It discusses Mars and Jupiter moons as potential sites and argues Earth may be the only world with life suitable to its sun. It cautions against ruling out ancient Martian civilizations.
Readings note a trend of fewer outdoor displays due to cold weather, electricity costs, and evolving holiday spirit. Indoor lighting remains bright in homes, with many communities planning Bicentennial projects in Guilford County and partnerships with Greensboro groups.
Capitol Viewpoint notes Jimmy Carter plans a general pardon for self exiled Vietnam War protestors. The piece contrasts amnesty with pardon and discusses exiles reactions, domestic grieving, and potential limits of reconciliation. It contends many families oppose a flood of returnees while urging restraint and civility.
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