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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1970
Page
4
An editorial urges modern society to reaffirm faith during the 1970 Easter season. It argues faith steadies fear, gives meaning to past and future, and anchors moral action through the Crucifixion and Resurrection, insisting steadfast believers endure greater tests and persevere toward dawn.
President Nixon calls for stronger worker training in building trades and appeals to bankers to ease home loan rates. He cites release of $250 million through the Federal Home Loan Bank system as a first step toward expanding housing starts and unlocking up to $5 billion in public and private construction funds.
A 1961 move created the Agency for International Development. Nine years later a White House task force under Rudolph Peterson urged abolishing AID and creating a new International Development Bank with $2 billion startup capital and $2 billion bond authority. The report calls for multilateral lending expansion, higher IDA funding, and a shifted mix away from bilateral programs while warning Congress must approve changes. Nixon signals openness but no firm stance before January.
President Nixon has signaled postponing the pledge to end the draft as military advisers warn the armed forces cannot sustain three million personnel without conscription. Even a leaner force would require about $4 billion annually for a switch to an all volunteer system.
A survey notes high dropout rates among enlisted personnel across air force navy and Annapolis graduates with many seeking civilian life. The President aims to improve retention with housing education and job incentives while considering reduced draft reliance.
The High Point Enterprise lists corporate officers and staff positions including President Mrs. C H Lockwood Vice Presidents David A Rawley Jr and Joseph P Rawley Secretary Randall B Terry Jr Treasurer Holt McPherson Editor Joe Brown Executive Editor C W Patterson Jr Advertising Director W W Idol Business Manager Richard Teague and Circulation Manager Ward Griffith Company with National Advertising Representatives noted.
The piece cites Red Hunter showcasing a film on Disney's near Orlando development, predicting a fall 1971 opening, 27 500 acres of land, and 50 000 jobs with 6 6 billion in initial Florida benefits. It notes primaries and public notices, plus upcoming furniture and hosiery shows.
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