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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1977
Page
4
A brief feature presents two literary quotes about character and consequence. Matthew 12 23 links a tree to its fruit while George Eliot notes that past actions travel with us, shaping who we are. The piece juxtaposes faith and literature to reflect on personal virtue.
The paper urges North Carolina lawmakers to reassess and define the powers of councils of government COGs before adjournment. It supports Senator Kincaid’s bill to limit COG ownership authority and recommends a study commission with action in the next session to prevent COGs from growing beyond control.
The Boston Globe outlines how poverty increases costs beyond limited income. Poor households face higher credit costs, insurance and tax rates, higher fuel and maintenance expenses, and less durable housing and clothing. The piece notes shared blame and calls for broader awareness and solutions.
In a unanimous ruling the Supreme Court allows states to pattern union security provisions in contracts after private business. Nonmembers may be required to pay dues but funds cannot support ideological causes, with a pro rata refund available. The piece criticizes the move and notes right to work states like North Carolina remain unaffected.
The General Assembly considers two state bond packages not raising taxes: 300 million for roads and 75 million for sewer and water. Both could be voted by the people next fall. Inflation may keep costs in line with pay as you go while interest and principal accrue.
In Maryland, seventh graders show 51 percent enjoying reading as a leisure activity and 34 percent read three or more hours weekly during vacations. Among eleventh graders only 41 percent enjoy reading and 33 percent devote three hours a week to it. The trend suggests protecting pleasure readers to inspire others if energy shortages affect television.
Romeo Guest and Governor Hodges helped launch the Research Triangle, turning a 4,250 acre tract into a regional hub. The area now hosts over 3,000 Ph.D. level engineers and scientists, with Burroughs-Wellcome and IBM among early and major employers, and Fortune magazine highlighting its magnet status.
Washington Merry Go Round reports a 1969 plan by Fidel Castro to send underwater commandos to blow up the Nixon seaside villa at Key Biscayne Florida. A Cuban UN official was expelled after recruitment efforts and threats against a servant guarding Nixon’s compound.
A Cleveland clash centers on pursuing a $2 million federal grant for a downtown people mover feasibility study. Supporters urge grabbing the “free” money to avoid losing funds to others, while opponents call the plan a costly, risky federal goodie and question the project’s value.
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