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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1974
Page
2
The High Point Enterprise, an independent newspaper, lists D. A. Rawley as co publisher and Mrs C H Lockwood as vice president with Joe Brown as editor in the Saturday June 15 1976 issue.
The Cascades near Hanging Rock are now officially part of the state park after quick, local action by the Northwest Environmental Preservation Committee and the Taylor family of Danbury. The piece highlights conservancy models, local fundraising, and the need for timely state support to protect popular natural resources.
The article compares Spain under Franco with Portugal’s post coup path to democracy, noting Portugal’s reform heightens Spain’s isolation among Western democracies. It discusses border security, NATO and EEC prospects, Vatican ties, and the uncertain succession for Spain after Franco, who remains in power at 81.
Defense Secretary James Schlesinger acknowledged that Watergate weakened efforts to secure a record 85.8 billion dollar defense budget. He also said Pentagon spending had been inflated to boost the economy during a recession, prompting Congress to scrutinize military spending and consider alternatives such as untapping domestic programs or tax cuts.
The Christian Science Monitor reports growing support for tighter federal gun control including registration. Boston police commissioner Robert di Grazia cites rising handgun injuries and fatalities and notes eight other chiefs favor banning handguns, asking how many more killings are needed before action.
The State Board of Conservation and Development is dissolved with duties merged into the new Board of Natural and Economic Resources. High Point leaders and J. P. Rawley helped build C and D, which boosted North Carolina from agriculture to industry, funding campaigns and attracting business abroad. The change preserves mission with ten governors’ appointees and fourteen ex officio chairs. Father’s Day history is noted from its 20th century revival to its federal recognition in 1966.
A Washington grand jury of 23 citizens, including a cleaning woman and a taxi driver, heard secret testimony and voted to accuse President Nixon of criminal conspiracy. They faced restricted questioning after prosecutors took over, yet many jurors grew convinced Nixon was involved in the Watergate cover-up.
A letter argues the liberal press unfairly attacks President Nixon while opponents receive heavy coverage. It claims 1,500 Nixon critics in Washington were underreported, contends media monopolies control national news, and urges Congress to end Watergate, break up news monopolies, and enact reform election laws.
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