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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1970
Page
4
Gardner calls for money guts and leadership as the Seventies begin. He blames government industry labor and private organizations for a paralysis of will and warns of pollution denial racial bias in labor and a failing health system. He criticizes do good groups for self congratulation and calls for decisive action rather than passive dabbling.
The article argues pollution is a national issue needing patient effort and broad cooperation. It counters critics who blame private industry, noting 200 million tons of household waste and five million tons of water pollution annually, stressing that the problem involves everyone and all sectors.
British authorities warn that high estrogen levels in birth control pills raise blood clot risks. Senate hearings led by Gaylord Nelson examine pill safety amid low population growth and ongoing search for alternatives. Medical research links estrogen to cancer risk. long term effects on women remain under study.
A political overview notes growing discontent among Republican governors with President Nixon over lack of direct liaison and policy action. Key figures like Reagan Shafer Whitcomb express frustration about fundraising, crime funding, and pollution aid, while insiders cite Agnew as a limited outreach approach.
The article describes the 1970 census mailing plan to every U S household on March 28 with Census Day on April 1. It notes 60 percent will mail back forms and explains confidentiality, data use, and the role of census data in funding highways, welfare, housing, and public programs. It cites Abraham Lincoln and Dr. Roger O Egeberg and warns of the digital tallies and age proof gaps.
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