Garden of Grumbling Echoes Through Local Discourse
A brief, pointed remark notes that some individuals habitually complain, imagining harsher lives from a mythic garden. The line plays on sentiment rather than reporting a specific event or person.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1972
Page
4
A brief, pointed remark notes that some individuals habitually complain, imagining harsher lives from a mythic garden. The line plays on sentiment rather than reporting a specific event or person.
The Enterprise critiques press attention to Edward M. Kennedy noting repeated front page prominence and photo use. It argues Kennedy may not be presidential timber and questions media focus on his notoriety rather than qualifications. The piece suggests headlines will continue as Kennedy remains a magnet for readers.
Two North Carolina judges faced with teen hair length penalties for minor offenses. Judge Fentress Horner in Manteo offered a choice between training school or haircut for public drunkenness, and a speeding case in Raeford saw a fine of 10 dollars waived if the youth got a trim. The piece argues forced haircuts are not deterrence and could harm judges' images.
London warns that British Pearce Commission will judge if Smith regime terms satisfy all Rhodesians. The panel faces restricted African input and segregated services, while leaders doubt majority rule by 2035. U.N. opposes the accord. U.S. weighs lifting chrome ban amid strategic split with the Soviet Union.
Las Vegas oddsmaker Jimmy the Greek Snyder updates the presidential race bets. Muskie gains to 5 to 2 for the nomination while Nixon is 8 to 5 to defeat him. Agnew climbs to 11 to 1 for renomination as Brookings scholars marvel at his unconventional methods.
The Greek forecaster notes Truman's 1948 win and rates nominees by delegate strength, funding, staff and polls. He lists odds for Democrats and Republicans, highlighting Muskie as a favorite for the nomination and Nixon for the presidency, with several underdogs and dark horses. The piece includes editor letters opposing Sunday beer sales.
The piece reflects on Stanford's charter and educational philosophy urging excellence and discipline. It cites Thomas Jefferson and Senator and Mrs. Stanford, notes a fusion breakthrough with Los Alamos scientists and hydrogen power, and recalls Herbert Hoover as a Stanford graduate with 89 honorary degrees.
A Carnegie Commission study warns that about 500 small private four year colleges risk obscurity as higher education trends toward larger multi campus universities. The report argues these "invisible colleges" contribute essential diversity and offer environments favorable to less prepared students, urging policy makers to reexamine their mission and support.
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