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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1970
Page
4
A quotation noting zeal for righteousness and fearlessness in the face of opposition. It cites 1 Peter 3 13 14 and attributes the second line to Theodore with emphasis on moral courage as a noble pursuit.
The article speculates that high efficiency carbon dioxide lasers could destroy warheads and decoys at rapid speeds, potentially rendering anti ballistic missiles unnecessary. It notes Army tests punching holes in armor at short ranges and suggests lasers might outpace ABMs in cost and speed, reshaping defense strategy.
A report citing PAP finds journalism among the most dangerous professions with health risks from noisy teletypes and bright TV lights. Only about 20 of 100 reporters reach retirement age, underscoring occupational strain despite press optimism.
President Nixon will send a 1971 budget message to Congress around Friday. The projected 200 billion dollar budget uses unified accounting, sparking questions about discretionary spending and the true size of federal commitments including Social Security and highway funds. Critics warn the method hides Vietnam and welfare spending, while supporters say it clarifies economic impact. The administration faces real cuts in defense and NASA programs, with medical and science research likely to be trimmed as it sets national priorities. Nixon inherits Johnson's unfinished budget, aiming to show the public inflation control and fiscal discipline.
Secret House hearings testified that Senator Mark Hatfield received $1,000 in cash from broadcaster Don Burden in 1966. Burden's stations KISN Portland and WIFE Indianapolis faced scrutiny over gifts to a Senate aide and unpaid advertising. Burden claimed funds were for campaign use, not Hatfield personally, while committee members sought FBI protection for witnesses amid FCC investigations.
The city considers eight story plans for the old Elwood property at S Main and West High with potential for twelve if leases fill in. Ray McMahan and Worth Loflin face deadlines as the Redevelopment Commission prepares to review filings next week. Meanwhile, notes warn on winter damage to evergreens and artificial snow's rise in North Carolina ski industry, and a local classroom grading experiment sparks debate on social policy.
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