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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1974
Page
2
A reflective pair of quotes on truth guiding insight and the pursuit of greatness. John 16 13 speaks of the Spirit leading to truth and future revelations, while Horace Mann links greatness with pursuit of truth, urging integrity in ambition.
A reflection contrasts Dizzy Dean’s enduring popularity and affable image with Frank Sinatra’s abrasive persona. Dean rose from Arkansas farm roots to baseball and broadcasting, cherishing fans and teamwork. Sinatra’s life of talent and aggression, amplified by bodyguards, fuels a view of him as less admired and more forgettable.
A neighboring paper reports a new radar device that instantly clocks vehicle speed from half a mile away. Virginia already uses it and patrols say it reduces court errors in speed enforcement. Col. Jones notes rising speeds and fatalities, urging cautious praise for law abiding drivers.
The piece contrasts Nixon calling Watergate the thinnest scandal with the wider, disclosed narrative of organized efforts to subvert political and judicial processes. It notes plea bargains and convictions that render Watergate the thickest scandal in U.S. history, regardless of comparison.
The piece traces waning public excitement after Apollo 11, noting growing boredom with space besides continued international efforts. It cites Agnew and Nixon optimistic views, Skylab’s muted reception, and a 1975 U S Soviet joint mission as a sign of cooperation, with experts debating motives and global unity.
Washington Merry-Go-Round notes a thriving hobby of collecting Watergate era autographs and signed envelopes. Prices range from 8 to 200 dollars for signatures of Mitchell, Haldeman, Ehrlichman, Woods, Jaworski, Cox, Agnew, and others plus related stamps and photos. The piece also critiques forged autographs and notes Séal skin trade lobbying amid ongoing political controversy.
A survey for Louis Harris showed Nixon’s unpopularity among students after invasion of Cambodia. Harris suspects White House plumbers involvement, noting strewn files but lacking proof. The item mentions other satirical anecdotes and a delayed Surgeon General smoking report.
Armchair critic rants at networks for not airing the World Cup final Netherlands versus West Germany and contrasts soccer with basketball baseball football and lacrosse. He praises soccer as open flowing and well played, urges America to embrace the sport.
A commentary argues that Arab oil states, aided by Russian economists, threaten Western economies through price control and dependency. It warns of inflation, strategic vulnerability, and a shift toward economic warfare, urging a WWII style Bureau of Economic Warfare response to counter the crisis.
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