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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1972
Page
4
The Wall Street Journal argues this era is not sick but misguided, as society shuns moral judgments and restraints. It warns that rejecting inhibitions leads to chaos from orgies to vandalism, threatening the civilization built over three millennia.
In days before interstate highways motorists feared patrolmen. Now after Death Valley runs and a misty dusk, the author notes the highway patrols arrest 359000 traffic violators including 41000 drunken drivers, a price of sanity on the highways. The piece reflects gratitude for the guardrails of law amid crowded four lane traffic and wreckage glimpses.
In the hills farmers bring out spiles and sap buckets for the first spring rites as Washington's Birthday marks the start of sugaring season. Even heavy snow cannot delay the sap rise. with frosty nights sap begins, and the vernal sequence—the equinox, buds, leaves, and April greens—appears inevitable.
Two Indian biologists report garlic oil kills larvae of certain mosquitoes and agricultural pests while sparing birds and animals. They caution more research is needed to confirm effectiveness and note potential odor concerns for fields and crops. If proven viable it could reduce reliance on toxic poisons like DDT and spur development of natural pest management methods.
The 1971 law requiring tarpaulins on gravel and sand trucks went into effect Jan 1 despite opposition from road builders and officials who argued costs. In Asheville area crews ignore the rule, with loads exceeding cab height and a cracked windshield blamed on loose material on I-26 near Asheville Airport. The rule bans loads above six inches from the top unless covered, though a foreman said tarping is not feasible.
Pentagon papers argue Chiang Kai-shek's forces can defend Taiwan against amphibious assault with minimal U.S. forces, while CIA and DIA warn of improving CPR capabilities. Separate note covers Nixon's Senate promotion for James May tied to My Lai cover up.
James May, Senior Province Advisor, identified as a State Department foreign service officer free of responsibility to the Military Division or its commander. The wording clarifies chain of command and duties within the department.
The House My Lai subcommittee found May’s headquarters knew of atrocity allegations and staff discussed the case with Americal Division and others. May claimed no recollection as concerns rose, prompting questions about reporting decisions. His December promotion list lapsed. State Dept weighs re submission. May is currently at the American embassy in Mogadishu Somalia.
Drexel and Heritage plan a joint operation with offices moving to Drexel facilities while showrooms stay open here. About 15 to 20 of 90 personnel will shift to Drexel, with others staying in High Point. Nate Slack and Fred Isenhower transfer, while manufacturing continues locally and exhibits remain for both lines in enlarged space.
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