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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1970
Page
4
The editorial warns that France's sale of 50 jet warplanes to Libya could destabilize Middle East power dynamics. Israel fears the planes may reach Egypt and challenge its air force, given France's historic arms role and shifting alliances in the region.
J Gurney Briggs bridged more than 80 years of High Point development through business and culture. A founder family member and trustee of R R Ragan's estate, he influenced music and civic causes while supporting Thelma Connell in a long illness before his death.
A preacher argues against vulgar four letter words and elevates four essential terms work save care pray love. He cites biblical examples, laments unemployment, warns against waste, and urges practical faith in daily life and service.
In eastern North Carolina, explorers claim natural gas meets in Stumpy Point raising land value hopes. The piece recalls previous oil prospects, the author’s role in building a route to the area, and historian notes about regional geology and past forecasts.
Federal Communications Chairman Dean Burch seeks to revive a 1951 policy that would let current TV license holders block new entrants. The move risks igniting a political clash as community minded applicants challenge old owners, while critics accuse Burch of backroom tactics and bypassing hearings. The effort follows pressure on Capitol Hill and a shifting Senate stance amid corruption revelations.
The column details FCC actions attributed to Burch including delaying key questions on multiple ownership and network limits while courting industry favor. It notes Burch’s secret talks with ABC’s Leonard Goldenson and plans to hire a staffer to bolster his image. It also references pressure from President Nixon on staffing.
A local cross section on education asks three questions about problems, causes, and remedies. The piece highlights concerns over prestige, curriculum relevance, motivation, teacher pay, and calls for public relations, curriculum revision, better teacher training, and targeted student support.
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