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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1974
Page
3
The Yale prom’s revival signals a broader return to gracious social life amid modern activism. The piece argues balanced pursuits of environment work and formal campus events foster better-adjusted students, stressing manners, dignity, and cordiality as essential lessons beyond books.
The Christian Science Monitor notes the smooth transition in West Germany with Helmut Schmidt becoming head of government and Walter Scheel head of state. It calls the shift a sign of an orderly, well designed democracy born after World War II, contrasting prewar instability with present stability and efficiency.
The four year Baptist sponsored Campbell College in Harnett County dismissed Dr. Coleman Markham, a seven year faculty member, after he left the Baptist faith for the Methodist. Trustees issued a vague notice saying he elected not to continue on the religion faculty, prompting debate over whether the department educates or indoctrinates.
The Washington Star-News notes a large school of bluefish bit several young surfers at Haulover Beach in North Miami on Good Friday morning. An ichthyologist explains the bite was fueled by a dry Florida winter and warm coastal waters drawing mullet to spawning grounds, provoking the hungry fish to strike at anything resembling a mullet.
The BBC issues an updated pronounciation guide to curb slipping trends in speech and place names. Noted traps include Featherstonehaugh and Twocester, with guidance on Mannering and Marchbanks. The piece laments cultural decline yet praises the silken voices that deliver bad news each morning.
A 405 page National Academy of Sciences study on oil hazards allegedly censored a cancer risk warning linked to seafood. The draft claimed oil pollutants in cod, sardines, crustaceans, and mussels may cause tumors, noting low concentrations could raise cancer risk, while a negligible health effect was later stated publicly. Dr James Sullivan condemned the removal as obfuscation, and NAS officials denied censorship.
A battered copy of John W. Linthicum's 19th century poems reaches Good Afternoon via George D. Finch. The frontispiece proclaims Truth naked, and the Epistle to the Reader explains the work's imperfections and its intent for impartial perusal and weighing values.
A historical critique traces wealth, power, and clergy influence in Christian history from the early era to the 16th century. It argues divisions arose as church leaders sought earthly dominion, corrupting doctrine with philosophy. The author hopes the book The Naked Truth may unite Christians again and urges patronage. John W. Linthicum is praised as plain-spoken and thoughtful in this period commentary.
Mrs. Samuel Halsey of 1213 Guilford Ave writes to defend President Nixon, arguing a political conspiracy taints the press and calling for support. She praises Nixon's achievements and questions Ted Kennedy’s actions and liberal policies, urging rallying behind the president.
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