Paul Revere types miscount lights in church steeple
A local bulletin misreported Mrs. O Hair aiming to ban religious broadcasting. John Baker of the Baptist Joint Committee notes an FCC petition AM 2493 asks not to expand religious media. He says the petition originated with California groups and quotes Mrs. O Hair denying ties. He urges church folk to focus on broader issues.
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Paul Revere
FCC
Weill
Reliable Authority
O'Hair
John Baker
The
Baptist Joint Committee On Public Affairs
Washington
Oscar Sweep Stars In Hollywood Ending
Hollywood coverage notes that One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest leads 1975 with seven Oscars, while Jaws earns in music, sound, and editing. Dog Day Afternoon is hailed as the best local pick among the seen nominees, with Pacino and Nicholson earning praise and Burns and Pickford honored for long contributions.
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High Point
Nashville
Frank Pierson
al Pacino
Hollywood
George Burns
Mary Pickford
America
Elizabeth Taylor
Slow Economic Recovery Shows Modest Building Gains
The report notes gradual improvement in housing despite slow overall growth. Nationally 1.16 million new housing starts were recorded last year, the lowest in two decades, while February figures surpassed any month since April 1974. Local permits in mid March ran about one per day, seen as upbeat amid rising costs from 28 300 to 47 700 for a typical new home. Prices' climb tempers hopes for a boom. decay and crowding pressures rise.
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Department of Commerce
Common Market faces strain after Rambouillet spirit fades
A November Rambouillet summit pledged stability and restraint on inflation. Four months later the British pound, French franc, and Italian lira fell, France left the snake of fixed parities, and concern grew over Common Market weakness. Germany remains solid but fears erosion of export markets. Greece, Turkey, Spain, and Portugal loom as possible future members amid expansion debates.
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Rambouillet
France
United States
U.S
Britain
Italy
West Germany
Bonn
The
Glasgow Herald
Luxembourg
European Community
Greece
Economist of
London
Community of Nine
Turkey
Spain
Portugal
The Double Standard On Press Leaks in Washington
The piece denounces two hypocritical episodes involving government leaks and press access. It contrasts House Ethics Committee actions against CBS journalist Daniel Schorr with Kissinger and Ford's handling of leaked classified material. The column argues for consistent journalistic right to know and warns of a dangerous mindset that shields official wrongdoing while targeting critics.
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Washington
Fam
House Ethics Committee
Daniel Schorr
Henry Kissinger
Kissinger
Middle East
Schorr
Dan Schorr
CBS
House Intelligence Committee
House
CIA
White House
Congress
Village Voice
Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press
Ford
FBI
Alfred
Atherton
State Department
Litter Issue Spurs City Action at Main Street Site
Reader notes persistent unsanitary conditions at 1913 X. Main St tied to a rat problem. Dr. Ronald Bynum of the Sanitation Department toured the site with the writer, observing debris on the roof, in planting beds, hedge lines, and trash can areas after collection.
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Ronald Bynum
City of
Litter Ordinance Critique and City Cleanliness Plan
A resident urges city action on litter in the neighborhood. He questions enforcement of the current litter ordinance and proposes solutions including making vehicle owners responsible for occupants, community litter pickups, and press and legislative support. Charles Webb notes a failed bottle bill attempt. signer Robert W. Conner at 1813 N Main St calls for council and media backing.
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Guilford County
Oregon
Robert W. Conner
N. Main St
Teens praise High Point police in letter from mother
A High Point mother writes of her struggles with her 14 year old son’s run ins with glue and pot. She commends juvenile officers detectives and especially Det Wayne Hartley Det Tobin and Det Tilley for their help and asks readers to pray for officers and parents alike.
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High Point
Wayne Hartley
Det Tobin
Det
Tilley
Hartley
Tobin
Gary Thomas
Monty's Death Stirs Memories Across World War II Era Views
The writer recalls Monty Montgomery and World War II figures, noting friction with Eisenhower Churchill and Middle East generals. He recalls El Alamein, artillery barrages, and Sherman tanks, plus the legend of Lili Marlene and a spy linked to the song. The piece reflects on democracy tolerating mavericks who triumph.
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Monty
Field Marshal
Montgomery
Eisenhower
Churchill
Alexander
Middle East
Patton
Britain
el Alamein
America
Lili Marlene
Lili Anderson
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