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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
4
Randall B Terry and D A Rawley serve as co publishers with Mrs C H Lockwood and David A Rawley Jr holding vice president roles on Page 4A in the newspaper's layout and masthead.
Roy Epps, head of the states drug abuse authority, told Buncombe County physicians that North Carolina does little about drugs beyond law enforcement. He urged workable rehabilitation, noted the General Assembly failed to fund treatment, and warned against overreliance on methadone while opposing marijuana legalization.
The piece argues for zoning as long term protection despite anti zoning sentiment from exurban residents. It cites state and federal efforts to enforce codes in beach areas and outlines erosion costs from unplanned development. It warns of widespread loss of natural resources and urges readers to study beach history before resisting zoning further.
The Democratic Platform Committee meets in Washington to finalize the party platform after ten regional hearings begun May 30. The draft will balance diverse interests, with debated planks on school busing and defense spending likely to provoke minority reports and possible disagreements at the Miami Beach convention.
Five years ago this week Senator Tom Dodd faced a near tragedy when a loaded .25 caliber pistol remained in his coat pocket as censure loomed. Staffers secretly retrieved the gun to prevent self harm and the drama unfolded amid the June 1967 vote.
Senate voted 92 to 5 to censure Senator Dodd for misconduct following a gun display in the cloakroom. Gleason and Perian aided Dodd during the incident and later Dodd supported gun control legislation including the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the Federal Narcotics Act of 1970.
The wife of a dismissed officer writes to thank the editor for coverage of the four officers who were let go. She recalls sleepless nights protecting the public and questions why Chief Pritchett resists outside investigators, stressing her husband’s loyalty and their family’s hardships. She asks the paper to respond and expresses a plea for public confidence.
An obituary column notes the passing of Holt McPherson, Enterprise Editor Emeritus, highlighting his long tenure and contributions to the paper. Services details are not provided in the readable fragment.
An editorial essay celebrates the official start of summer and its emotional pull while noting Wilder weather and the solstice. The piece recalls Rabindranath Tagore, reflects on vacation time and safety, and weaves in brief international observations from Paul Ingle on Britain and Ireland, plus commentary on Norman Cousins new WORLD magazine and a local High Point reunion and civic notices.
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