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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1972
Page
3
North Carolina enjoys a mild spell with sunny skies and cool nights. Highs reach 50s to 60s across regions while overnight lows dip into the 30s to low 40s. East and mountains show mostly clear conditions with a gradual increase in clouds and a chance of showers by midweek.
The 1972 Senate shows 23 percent absenteeism on votes with 12 senators missing more than half of roll calls. Majority Leader Mansfield criticizes lax attendance while five candidates campaigning for the Democratic nomination miss votes. Some argue delays stem from controversial EEOC renewal and required committee work.
The National Council of Churches midwinter meeting urged end to school racial imbalance and asked leaders to oppose anti busing measures. It reaffirmed the 1952 commitment to equal educational opportunity and supported busing as a method to promote integration. The board planned to telegraph the statement to the President and congressional leaders.
If the Supreme Court upholds capital punishment many on San Quentin's death row would face long waits or life terms rather to new executions. About 105 inmates have appeals or stays with only a few possible executions in the first months after a ruling. Sirhan B. Sirhan and Manson clan members face pending appeals that block dates.
NBC Today interview quotes Vice President Agnew arguing presidential candidates could encourage North Vietnam to stall a settlement, while New York Mayor Lindsay counters Nixon delays a settlement by backing the Thieu government. Contending figures Hoffa and Meany offer mixed views on Nixon. State polls and conventions note Muskie leading in Minnesota and Denton endorsements shaping delegate counts.
The Highway Patrol reports at least twelve people killed in North Carolina traffic crashes over the weekend, raising the yearly death toll to 185. Victims include Johnnie Harden Hayes, 19, of Stoneville, and Joseph Lester Atkinson Jr., of Orrum, both in fatal crashes on U S 220 A and near Fairmont. Additional fatalities were Tasco Jones, Gereldene Sales, Francis Wittingson, Randy Morgan, Mattie Lee Taylor, James Arrowood, Jennifer Mathis, Sidenham Thompson, Leon Patterson, and George Stenhouse, with residences across Wilkesboro, McClesfield, Enfield, Forest City, Hazelwood, Bear Creek, and Blowing Rock.
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