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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1970
Page
4
The nation nears a trillion dollar economy amid inflation and slump with disvestments up 43 percent in 1969. Arlene Hershman calls it The Age of Un-Merger as railroads seek federal aid while nationalization is rejected and a robust free enterprise system is debated against anxiety and stabilization needs.
America’s restless youth are described as highly aware and idealistic yet split between activism and escapism. The text contends some seek to end war and justice with slogans while others doubt reform without structural change and desire to dismantle society without plans to rebuild.
A speaker warns that big issues lie ahead like rugged Himalayan climbs. The path ahead is hard, but progress comes from small acts. The young are urged to take initiative and replace dreams and rhetoric with practical deeds.
Intelligence notes Soviet leaders oppose rapid U.S. pullout from Vietnam to curb Red China's gains in Southeast Asia. Moscow presses Hanoi for gradual withdrawal and a peace that preserves the status quo while promising help to North Vietnam’s peacetime economy.
J C Penney unveils a large scale fashion driven home furnishings package dubbed the Fashion Plunge. The program includes 480 color room settings and a 233 page catalog with custom order merchandise and free consultations. It expands to 160 stores this month with 500 stores eventually carrying it.
The Jaycees started in 1920 and grew to about 300000 members promoting aviation, sport, education, health and community betterment. Richard Nixon joined in 1937 paying seven dollars and fifty cents, later delivering the keynote at the 40th anniversary in 1960 and being invited to speak again in St. Louis amid Vietnam policy ties.
The nation deals with mounting electricity demand and shrinking reserves. Dr. Lee DuBridge warns of critical shortages while Alex Radin ties risk to a blackout surpassing 1965. Utilities plan massive investment, yet environmental opposition blocks expansion.
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