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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1975
Page
2
A Greensboro Record excerpt notes that if General Assembly members read education reports they may pass sweeping reforms. It warns that dense jargon, time pressure, and laziness tempt readers to skim. The author likens modern text to ancient Greeks seeking the golden mean where valuable reports are read and acted upon.
The Charlotte Observer notes seed sales rise as food prices stay high and backyard gardeners grow beyond beans and corn. It highlights cauliflower broccoli Brussels sprouts and celery as popular upgrades, and urges plantings to teach children where food comes from and to reflect on global hunger and farm struggles lacking fertilizer and tech.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes readers proposing smaller restaurant servings to curb food waste and lower costs. Readers cite examples from across the country including a Vermont restaurant offering three steak sizes and thrifty approaches in New England. The piece suggests smaller portions could improve diets and reduce waste nationwide.
In the Winston-Salem Sentinel, commentary notes Terry Sanford once backed food tax to fund schools and education gains, now criticizing the tax as regressive. The piece argues reform should shift burden fairly, aiding the working man while lawmakers resist major changes. Sanford’s stance contrasts with current legislators.
John T. Capps III of Dunn leads Baldheaded Men of America to boost pride in baldness. The Salisbury Post notes the group promotes a new approach to masculinity, boasting full memberships and avoiding minor bald spots, while mocking toupees and cover ups.
An appreciation marks 216 years since Robert Burns birth in Alloway near Ayr on January 25 1759. The piece applauds Burns as Scotland’s voice and Everyman’s poet, notes debates on birthplace, cites Dr. Thomas Cleland and R K Stewart, and highlights Burns’s humanity passion and fury at social injustice. It touches Burns’s life including his lovers and twins with Jean Armour, his Ayrshire roots, and his universal appeal across cultures.
Edward V Mitchell argues Ford’s anti inflationary plan fails and that Democrats led the country out of past downturns. He lauds FDR’s reforms, warns against Republican “bigotry,” and favors a fusion Democratic‑Republican future with Democrats in power. He cites the 40 hour week and Social Security as Democratic successes.
Managing Sam criticizes the council for allowing Harold Cheek to choose his own City Manager successor. The letter argues this will raise costs and preserve a distorted outlook, forecasting continued stagnation and deterioration in High Point. It warns the chosen assistant may be as ineffective as past hires and urges against constructive change.
A Lexington letter accuses Davidson County County Manager Jim Phillips of politically motivated firings in the tax office, removing seven Republicans and replacing them with Democrats. The author condemns the move as partisan, urges accountability, and praises several local figures while urging voters to judge leaders by actions over party.
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