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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1969
Page
3
Partial OCR text discusses self authorship and mentions English naturalist and politician John Lub, with garbled phrases about masters and creators and a casual aside about cheese. The readable content is sparse and ambiguous but centers on identity and a named individual.
The 1969 General Assembly defeated a bill to allow local option on liquor by the drink by a 67 to 42 vote. For at least two years, the state will stay with its current local option system. The move signals a shift toward local battles over statewide liquor stance rather than a referendum, with ties to Charlotte Greensboro Winston-Salem Raleigh Asheville and Wilmington shaping the 1971 debate.
Life editors declare stories they could do without ranging from Richard Burton gifts to speculation about Ted Kennedy run for president. They lampoon media trends such as anti American speeches by foreign stars, Trudeau attire, JFK assassination theories for publicity, and dope exposees while acknowledging news volume remains vast.
The Nixon administration has yet to take a position on extending the Export Control Act amid an East-West policy review. Congress hearings consider extending the Act or replacing it with looser controls, while the administration and platforms show mixed signals on expansion of non-strategic trade with Communist nations.
Drew Pearson notes Chief Justice Warren supports a federal judicial ethics code requiring disclosure of outside income. He contrasts the House adopting a code after the Dodd Powell probes with a Senate that omits major income types. Examples cite Judge Medina and past misconduct crackdowns as context for the need to limit conflicts of interest.
This piece surveys historic ethical concerns in courts and government. It cites RCA bribery rumors about senators, Justice Butler’s railroads ties and a Great Northern ruling, and Johnson’s ethics reforms. It contrasts past lax attitudes with modern standards, noting Kennedy era changes and continuing vigilance.
A guest editor profiles Dr. Hugh T. Wallace and reflects on a life of service. The piece surveys the Southern Furniture Market scene in High Point, noting industry mergers, market frequency, and evolving design trends from sleek see through plastics to plush upholstery, leather looks, and Renaissance influences, with emphasis on consumer education and global buyers at FurnitureLand USA.
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