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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1977
Page
4
A collection of quotations urges bold courage and strict adherence to law as a path to success. Joshua 1 7 emphasizes strong resolve and fidelity to Moses command while Andrew Carnegie advocates mastering one chosen field as the route to preeminent achievement.
An ethics critique echoes across Congress after a 189 to 93 vote to remove Rep. Robert L F Sikes of Florida as chair of the subcommittee on military construction. Critics note past reprimand for using influence to profit from legislation and call for broader accountability beyond a Florida district.
Readers praise NBC for reducing violent TV but question the depth of the cut and its impact. The letter notes executives admitted limits on canceling popular violent shows and calls for clearer actions beyond promises to avoid new violence. A TV Guide article linking crime and TV violence is cited to bolster concern.
Prewar Liberia had a tiny merchant fleet but now hosts the world’s largest tanker fleet. Six Liberian flag tankers have suffered accidents near U S waters sparking calls for tougher tanker legislation. Congress criticizes Coast Guard for not fully applying authority to foreign ships and traffic systems.
The text outlines international maritime law including the Load Line Convention and UN maritime bodies. It cites the Argo Merchant disaster off Nantucket and notes 1976 as the worst year for tanker losses, warning of escalating disasters due to weather, fatigue, and human error.
A columnist offers a cautious assessment of President Jimmy Carter as he settles in. The writer, noting initial rough patches, compares Carter’s early tenure to trying a new phase in sports, while aiming for objective judgment despite partisan leanings.
James Kilpatrick surveys the Carter administration noting a dreadful inaugural address and a controversial pardon for draft evaders. He credits plus signs like the Pennsylvania Avenue walk and Gerald Ford tribute, while weighing concerns about Sorenson’s CIA nomination and ongoing doubts over Carter’s early handling of Washington.
Ex Treasury Secretary William Simon warns in private briefings that a false boom may mask fragile Western financial stability. Confidential papers flag heavy debt, oil price risks, and likely slower growth in 1977 with inflation staying elevated.
A satirical letter from Paris mocks the Abu Daoud release in France accusing police overreach and napoleonic forms. It defends the decision as upholding human rights while lampooning German extradition papers and bureaucratic red tape. The piece ends with a playful salute to Francois.
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