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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1972
Page
4
High Point Jaycees announce a city wide ballot printed in The Enterprise to gauge how residents feel about Blue Laws. The poll asks two questions on repeal and hours with responses sent to an independent agency for tabulation. Results go to the City Council for consideration.
Washington observers scrutinize John Connally after his sudden resignation as secretary of the treasury. The move shocks insiders, with Kissinger seen as the lone favored figure, while Connally reiterates support for Nixon policy and offers no clear future plans. The punditry predicts no obvious Texas comeback or vice presidential placement until Connally reappears.
The article argues expanding U S Soviet trade could offset a 1971 deficit and create jobs. It cites a $125 million mining deal, a potential $2 billion LNG project, and forecasts US exports to reach $1 billion in five years. It notes debt issues and political risks, but optimism persists.
The Secret Service protects aspirants but may miss dangerous individuals while overreacting to entertainers. A shooter near George Wallace prompted questions, while Groucho Marx and Tony Randall faced scrutiny for jokes. A National Commission notes most threats come from lone, disturbed individuals rather than famous critics. The commission cites 180,000 suspects with only about 300 under surveillance, and warns prevention is hard when an assailant acts alone.
Confidential memos from 1968 to 1971 show the Secret Service logging Groucho Marx and Tony Randall as possible threats to the president. Denials were noted but a computerized file classified them as potential assassins, with discussions of preventive measures and no federal violations found in Randall's case.
As President Nixon heads to Moscow, critics argue the USSR holds overwhelming advantage in land sea and air. Officials cite 2,970 strategic weapons vs 2,180 for the United States, a larger Soviet bomber and interceptor fleet, and a growing missile defense network.
Readers oppose four laning the Guilford College Jamestown Road between I 40 and Jamestown citing loss of cedarwood trees and increased traffic through Cedarwood and Forestdale. A second letter questions how to support blue law efforts and requests guidance on civic action.
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