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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1971
Page
4
The fragment lists Joseph P. Rawley as General Manager Randall B. Terry as Treasurer Holt McPherson as Editor with a date of Saturday May 15, 1971, implying a newspaper issue staff lineup and publication day.
Veteran editor John S. Knight urges editors to accept criticism philosophically and strive to set the record straight. He warns media faces skepticism from officials but says truth and commitment to accuracy remain essential in guiding tomorrow’s newspapers.
The Durham Morning Herald notes week-long ceremonies leading to the May 16 anniversary of the Battle of Alamance. Historians recount Regulators protests, court clashes, and the 1771 battle near Alamance Creek, with regional shifts in Orange County and the creation of Wake Chatham and Guilford counties.
In North Carolina, bondsmen fight Cumberland Senator Hector McGeachy's proposal to let defendants charged with minor crimes post 10 percent of the normal bond to stay free until trial. Tom Moore of Winston-Salem testified for the NC Bail Bondsmen Association, arguing the bill would put bondsmen out of business while reform advocates say reduced bail remains justified to serve justice and avoid undue confinement.
From the Americas Times-Recorder, guidance for novice anglers across states. Highlights include best fishing times at dawn and dusk, salt water tide changes, spawning periods, weather effects on bite, and barometer trends. Practical tips emphasize calm water ripples and adjusting for upcoming weather changes.
A reader laments political unrest in Washington D C urging calm and democratic participation. The letter warns against civil disobedience while advocating involvement, reform, and voting to uphold democratic processes. A companion note offers peronal encouragement and a hopeful prayer to reflect on past mistakes.
Letter from Elizabeth Bennett urges the 1971 General Assembly to grant $100 monthly retirement supplements to low income pre-1941 retirees. She describes 38 years of service, modest pensions, and calls for fair funding to about 200 affected retirees, plus consideration of Social Security.
A poetry column from APOGEE at High Point College features pieces like Hourglass on Time and SLEEP, exploring time, love, and memory. It includes DAVID H. BAIRD JR, CYNTHIA STANLEY, OUR NEXT HERO about Rev. Roland Mullinix, and closes with Be Still and Know.
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