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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1974
Page
2
Opinion argues against pure pacifism amid the $85.8 billion defense budget and rising government costs. It warns that a reduced military posture risks isolation and jeopardizes free world security, urging thrift tempered by necessary defense to protect liberties.
The Vinland map, once hailed as proof Vikings reached North America before Columbus, is now deemed a forgery by Prof. Luke Jelic of Zadar. Yale scholars Lopez and Reichardt argue ink pre 1920 suggests forgery, blaming Jelic. Reactions vary across scholars and institutions, but Indians predate both explorers.
The 1973 open government trend continues as 42 states plan regular sessions and consider campaign reform. Washington and Colorado voters spurred disclosure, while Alabama passes a comprehensive ethics code governing state officials, lobbyists, and those dealing with state contracts.
Classified documents reveal the United States diverted Food for Peace funds to military builds in Cambodia and South Vietnam. Up to 80 percent of proceeds in Cambodia and 100 percent in South Vietnam were used for defense and internal security, while the home bread price rose amid wheat shortages.
The piece argues that racial issues stem from economic and political inequities, not attitudes. It cites a New York Times study showing blacks and whites face similar concerns like crime, housing, drugs, and transit, with discrimination only rarely named as a top problem. The path forward is broad-based coalition addressing basic social problems.
A reader denounces modern movie choices dominated by X rated and horror films, urging protests and support for wholesome options like Billy Graham and Time to Run. The letter also complains about a February 2, 1974 civil defense siren test, calling for shorter blasts and questioning the testing program’s credibility.
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