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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1974
Page
2
An analysis by Jack Anderson critiques Congress for secrecy and entrenched seniority. It argues southern grip on chairs skews power, highlights Mills as a foil, and contends reforms would distribute influence and improve responsiveness to national welfare beyond regional interests.
The sale of Hendersonville Times-News to the New York Times and Lexington Dispatch earlier signals a trend of external ownership. New Bern Sun-Journal sold to Freedom Newspapers while other major papers remain under out of state or regional owners. Despite concerns, proponents argue ownership changes have not reduced local voices or diversity and in some cases may expand it. economics drive acquisitions as properties pass between generations, with papers in Raleigh Durham Wilmington and Charlotte maintaining independent editorial voices.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports April CPI likely higher than March, signaling inflation pressures. About 5.2 million workers benefit from automatic cost-of-living adjustments under unions and contracts, with many more covered by escalator clauses in private sectors and government. The row over their impact on prices and wages draws support and opposition from academics, policymakers, and industry figures.
Duke University president and former North Carolina governor Terry Sanford may pursue the Democratic nomination for president in 1974 if strong grassroots support from North Carolina emerges. The piece notes his qualified record, the need for clean candidates, and that Wallace’s 1972 surge hurt his bid. It also covers Duke medical forums, Ray Brown’s death, Durham’s highway growth, and local notices including Elks Flag Day plans and Wayne Pierce starting a new ad agency.
Washington scene shows Rep. F Edward Hebert using Pentagon testimony to justify a 1.4 billion dollar military aid package to South Vietnam. Maj Gen William Caldwell testified March 26, and a House Armed Services report echoed almost verbatim the Pentagon line on deterrence and territorial gains amid North Vietnamese threats. Footnotes mention Howard Hughes cash gift to Nixon confidante.
Senator Soaper Coal era note aside, Nevada ex governor Paul Laxalt refused a $500,000 bribe offered through Jimmy Snyder to help obtain a casino license for a man with racketeer links. Reuters inquiry confirms Laxalt and Hemy the Greek response. The piece also links $100,000 from Hughes and $50,000 cash from Winn Dixie founders A D and J E Davis amid tax audits, plus Coast Guard jet contract controversy and Pennzoil spin-off scrutiny.
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