Role Of The Inquirer And The Police Investigation
The piece defends civic rights to scrutinize police spending and the council led probe. It criticizes the Good Government League for secrecy, questions its influence, and urges open inquiry while noting Mayor Clapp's push for investigation and the council's discretion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Inquirer
Greensboro
Luke Wright
Wright
Council
Henry Shavitz
Good Government League
Chambers of Commerce
High Point
Paul Clapp
Police Department
Memorial Day Highway Death Toll Drops to 14-Year Low
Memorial Day traffic fatalities totaled 389 across a three day weekend, the lowest in 14 years, with 367 in 1960 and 486 last year. Slower speeds under the 55 mph limit and gasoline shortages helped reduce deaths, along with driver caution and rising fuel costs. Safety council estimates show that 75 percent compliance could save about 8,500 lives annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
Ron Kuykendall
The
Safety Council
Water and Wisdom on the Global Water Crisis
An overview of the droughts in Africa, monsoon shifts, and the resulting famine, highlighting the role of human activity. It discusses borehole projects empowering livestock overuse, desertification, and the paradox of aid. It also notes water pollution in industrialized nations and health risks in public supply. Professor Okun cites that half of U S drinking water comes from waters recently discharged from sewer systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Daniel A. Okun
University of North Carolina
City bids scrutinized as council probes contractor performance
Enterprise editor notes citizens want City Council to reexamine bid processes and contractor capabilities after costly delays on major projects. Observes High Point Memorial Hospital’s accreditation, rising costs, and rate increases to sustain services. Praises Bemnican and Reverie yearbooks for 1974 with strong staff work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
New City Hall
City Hall
Greece in turmoil could topple junta this June
Washington experts at State Department Pentagon and CIA warn the Greek military regime may fall before June end risking a shift to anti US forces. Ioannides faces internal resistance and rival Greek leaders seek American backing for a democratic restoration amid Western defense concerns.
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Washington
Greece
State Department
Pentagon
Central Intelligence Agency
United States
Mediterranean
U.S
Athens
Crete
Congressional
Nicholas Makarezos
George Papadopouios
Constantine Karamanlis
Paris
John Zighdlis
Congress
Paranoid claims lure by Litton founder in contracting row
A memo packet shows President Nixon backing a contracting out plan pushed by Defense Secretary Schlesinger. Deputy defense leaders distribute papers to services while Rep Waldie denounces the move as a cover for big business bias and higher costs under a cost-plus scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucre
Litton
Nixon
Lockheed
RCA
ITT
Roy Ash
Litton Industries
Ash
White House
Budget Office
Defense
William Clements
Jim
James Schlesinger
Jerome Waldie
D-Calif
Letter to the Editor on Oak Hollow Lake sailing fees
A letter to Marvin Keith of Parks and Recreation protests high sailboat fees at Oak Hollow Lake. It cites 132 signatures and requests a yearly $50 weekday rate, $1 weekend, and after 4 p.m. reductions. Sailboats, wind powered and low pollution, seek fair treatment and a Commission meeting attendance by a representative.
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Marvin Keith
Parks and Recreation
Oak Hollow Lake
Cabl E. Cooper
Janet Cooper
Covewood &J
The
Enterprise
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Earth
Sahel
Sub- Saharan
Sahara
Claire Sterling
U.N
Holt McPherson Enterprise
High Point Memorial Hospital
Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals
High Point Central High School
Betsy Stancil
Pemican
Andrews High School
Paula Gulledge
Steve Weatherman
Theresa Delaine
Margaretta Yarborough
Jack Anderson
United Feature Syndicate
Sixth Fleet
Voice of America
Dimitrios Toannides
Ioannides
Third Army
Salonika
Sam
Federal Energy Administration
Shell
Mohawk
FEA
Navy
John Moss
D.calif
Senator Soaper
Mr. Keith
Parks and Recreation Commission
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