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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1972
Page
4
Local issue note from Rawley under Sec Treasurer Joe Brown with editorials published on Tuesday June 6 1972. The item references archival content and public finance commentary from the editor.
A concise quote collection highlights freedom as a constant case to be stated by a single advocate. It pairs humorist Will Rogers with biblical and legal voices, including Galatians 5 1 and Clarence Darrow.
Mrs. Blake Thompson resigns after more than 20 years on the High Point Board, where she served as chairman in recent years under new rules. Dr. William P. Matthews also resigns to move his family to Davidson County after a brief 1969 appointment. Both reflect long hours, modest pay, and mixed public opinion but lasting impact on local education.
William F Buckley Jr who has moved from magazine editing to television comments sues in U S District Court New York challenging AFTRA compulsory dues as a condition of work The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation backs Buckley arguing the dues requirement violates First Amendment rights and free expression safeguards The Right to Work group labels Buckley an ally in the battle against mandatory union membership and nonunion work protections
The piece recalls the June 1967 Six Day War and the rapid Arab defeats that reshaped the Middle East. It notes Israeli gains in Sinai and Gaza, the end of the Egyptian blockade, and shifting borders, with Gazan life relaxing under Egyptian rule and development projects under way in Sinai and Sharm El Sheikh. It also cites Nasser’s gamble and Meir’s stance on keeping Gaza and the outpost, while door remains open on territorial options outside Jerusalem.
The Buffalo Creek disaster prompt cries about Governor Arch Moore using three West Virginia Air National Guard helicopters for a political tour rather than rescue. Pilots reported delays as Moore’s party paused for TV coverage, delaying evac operations and drawing sharp public critique.
The plan would allow 15 year loan write offs, large carrier borrowing up to 750 million, and 120 million in annual tax credits for the surface transport sector. It also gives railroads power to abandon routes with 45 days notice, risking chaos for small communities and shippers. Hartke claims it sparks debate, not full enactment. An error in a prior column corrected premium gas waste from about 2 million to about 5 thousand.
Jean W. Polson defends the High Point police leadership led by Laurie Prichett and questions an outsider taking over the investigation. She argues officers deserve fair treatment, notes potential harms to families, and urges citizens to show support while awaiting due process.
Holt McPherson recalls High Point Central graduates 48 years after the old predecessor campus. He urges ambition and service, cites John Gardner seven words to live by, and notes local scholarships and civic efforts. A separate column notes a hippie hitchhiker case and local scenic praise including the Uwharrie mountains.
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