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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1977
Page
4
A meditation contrasts Mark's gospel on riches with Burke's dictum on wealth. The lines urge humility, caution against wealth ruling life, and warn of spiritual cost when money dictates choices. The quotes frame wealth as a test of character and freedom.
The North Carolina General Assembly debates how to regulate pornography while balancing First Amendment freedoms. The piece argues for clear lines against depraved material, cites academic opinion on censorship limits, and warns against prior restraint and ex post facto risks as lawmakers consider multiple bills.
Mailers Time Magazine notes entrepreneurs profit from ultra specific newsletters. The latest item titled Ernie signals potential regular issue and carries the acronym Electing Richard Nixon In Eighty.
The Spoleto festival transformed Charleston turning it into a major cultural hub and drawing large crowds and revenue. Now High Point gears up for a summer Shakespeare festival with boosters predicting it could surpass Charleston’s success.
In Dade County Florida voters decide a five month old law shielding homosexuals from discrimination in employment and housing. Anita Bryant leads the repeal drive with religious rhetoric and warnings of recruitment while supporters argue civil rights. County commissioner Ruth Shack backs the measure, recalling local support.
A Miami Herald interview quotes a gay rights advocate urging support as opponents warn. The piece notes a Florida Dade County referendum tests gay political strength with nationwide activity including boycotts and bar changes in juice brands. It cites activism in Washington DC and a California effort to boost a Prohibition Party candidate with 106,889 votes.
A constitutional amendment proposed by ElectriCities would let cities own portions of generating units, affecting a Duke Catawba Nuclear Station deal. The measure, already passed by the House, awaits Senate approval and a public vote. Local clergy and civic notes follow with community updates and events.
In Bovina Texas Vernon Estes and neighbors face rising costs and foreclosures as wheat prices plummet from 4.41 to 2 per bushel and flour climbs to 1.09 a five pound sack. Irrigation fuel costs rise while farm debt and deposits drop, threatening continued farming. A parallel report profiles Oklahoma oilman Clyde Evans using political influence to secure emergency fuel, drawing federal and state scrutiny.
Reader condemns gun rights opponents and NRA for weapon design rhetoric while defending self defense and hunting. Letter argues outlawing guns won't curb crime and questions animal slaughter ethics versus hunting.
A retired trucker with 35 years of service and over 4.1 million miles disputes claims that twin trailers threaten road safety. He notes past close calls avoiding wrecks and argues responsible truck drivers deserve credit, asking Mrs. Handley to compare driving records and defend truckers against public criticism.
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