Mrs C David Err Treasurer NN Editor
A local newspaper misspells or misprints names in a Wednesday issue dated May 1 1972. The page lists Mrs C David as treasurer and notes an editor credit with initials NN.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1972
Page
4
A local newspaper misspells or misprints names in a Wednesday issue dated May 1 1972. The page lists Mrs C David as treasurer and notes an editor credit with initials NN.
A fragment reflects on the quote about government by discussion breaking bonds of ages and freeing human originality. It attributes the idea to Walter Bagehot, an English economist, contrasting with a biblical citation.
A Raleigh report notes many leading Democrats consider the early presidential primary a mistake. With governor and party races sharing the ballot, candidates fear coat-tail effects and demand date separation. Many expect the primary may be scrapped if the situation persists.
The piece discusses Rep. McNeill Smith’s tax plan to raise state revenue via higher income tax on the wealthy, outlining current brackets and a proposed top rate of 10 percent on income over 22,000. It then pivots to a commentary on male chauvinism and linguistic debates, citing Britannica and Random House definitions before asking what "pig" signifies.
Secret ITT documents reveal high level talks with the White House State Department and CIA as the company sought to prevent a Marxist Chilean government. ITT offered financial assistance up to seven figures and pressed for a coup to preserve its Chilean investments including 60 percent control of the telephone company.
The document details ITT executives pressing U S and Chilean figures to influence Chile's 1970 political outcome. It cites calls to Assistant Secretary Meyer, meetings with Attorney General Mitchell, and a plan to pressure President Frei. It notes CIA contact, a five point economic plan, and promises of outside funding to induce economic chaos or a military coup.
President Nixon signed a congressional resolution designating March 26 as National Week of Concern for Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. The piece notes 1,009 missing and 489 held captive in Southeast Asia, with 383 POWs listed in North Vietnam, and discusses broader prisoner issues and political stakes surrounding repatriation and Vietnam strategy.
Marshall Space Flight Center official Jack Lee will present at High Point College Auditorium and address a civic club in High Point. The article surveys the space shuttle controversy, its costs, goals, and potential impact on NASA's manned program and jobs amid Congressional opposition.
A reader backs Poly Gorman's Ecology article urging a town glass round up and says to boost paper and can collection with Scout involvement. The letter criticizes tree loss on Main Street and calls for a community ecological program through The Enterprise.
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