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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1972
Page
4
A list of the High Point Enterprise leadership includes D. A. Rawley as president, Mrs. C. H. Lockwood as vice president, Randa and David A. Rawley Jr. as vice presidents, Joseph P. Rawley as general manager, Terry Brown as treasurer, and an editor.
The passage argues that society avoids moral judgments and self restraint, praising individual freedom to “do his own thing.” It warns this erosion could undo three thousand years of progress, leaving people ill armed against anger and hysteria amid widespread temptations.
The Piedmont Triad Council of Governments proposes regional goals to guide growth control and prevent a megacity. It urges planners to weigh costs of rapid expansion, crime, and strain on services, while stressing that broad denial or approval of water and sewer services could curb sprawl.
The Tulsa Tribune notes promises of candor clash with gobbledygook in ads and reports the FCC may hold hearings on honesty in political advertising as $50 million in spot ads fuels watchdog action.
A proposal echoes a Yorkshire law requiring Yorkshire pudding with roast beef on Sundays and holidays. The writer urges the Carolinas to adopt a similar misdemeanor forcing grits with butter or gravy on Sundays and holidays to attract tourists and please Southerners.
The Chattanooga Times discusses how the Freedom of Information Act aimed to reveal government records but exemptions and evasive practices hinder access. Critics like Nader’s Raiders call for transparency, while a House subcommittee plans hearings to probe the act’s effectiveness.
The Asheville Citizen urges care as fire danger rises in March with low humidity and winds creating tinder. Fires, many accidental during land clearing or from careless smokers, burn acres in Western North Carolina and erase spring beauty, risking costly losses that take decades to replace.
The 1969 memo from ex-Justice official Lee Loevinger warned ITT President Hal Geneen to show caution in acquisitions to avoid political and legal action. Loevinger urged presenting an economic contribution and notes that controversy attracts publicity and attacks. Nixon era economic strain and defense spending compound the context.
Wayside Garden Club commends Mrs Gorman article on tree preservation and endorses editorials urging mayor and Parks and Recreation Committee to protect existing trees and plant more along streets. Letter writer praises five large trees and wildlife, urging action to avoid loss in a proposed total destruction area.
Central High School’s PTA salutes Mrs Johns ie Oakes Jackson who retired after 47 years as secretary and general factotum. A large gathering in the cafeteria featured a gold watch presentation and a framed tribute. Ed Pleasants named president for the next year.
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