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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1977
Page
2
The Supreme Court refuses to hear an Idaho reporter's appeal after he was jailed for refusing to name a source. The ruling sparks debate over whether a federal statute should shield journalist-source confidentiality like lawyer client or priest penitent privileges.
Denver General Hospital researchers humorously show sterilized coins can trigger cancer in rats to illustrate that biologically active substances carry risks. The piece argues for cautious reaction to dangers, noting FDA actions on saccharin and cyclamates and urging view of risks within a modern context rather than panic.
The piece compares youth radicalism in Europe and America, noting educated middle class roots and fears for democratic institutions. It traces historical terrorism from anarchists before WWI to 1920 Wall Street bombings, Palmer raids, and current West German anti-terror campaigns, weighing civil liberties against security in a democratic state.
In New Orleans a large gathering of APME editors discussed improving newspaper prose. Key points stress planning before writing, precise diction, and cultivating a language-loving culture. mentors like Charles Hamilton share practical lessons on periods and cadence to curb clumsy prose and deaden-ends.
The article reports that major corporations led by Armour Armstrong Cork Bethlehem Steel Exxon Firestone Georgia Pacific Maytag Shell Sun QO and United Airlines blocked a proposed Consumer Protection Agency for years. A backroom deal sought to modify the bill to pass Congress and defeat the agency. It notes a Hilton meeting where executives debated strategy and warns of White House support and a looming battle on Capitol Hill. It also profiles Joe Shosid and Jim Wright with scrutiny of campaign financing and potential conflicts of interest. The Washington Whirl mentions a White House incident and a network press critique on TV crime coverage.
The letter defends the succession amendment and lauds Governor Hunt for rapid progress in his first year. It highlights a productive General Assembly relationship, reforms to the Utilities and Banking Commissions benefiting consumers, creation of Citizen Affairs, revival of the State Goals and Policy Board, and a citizen survey with nearly 95,000 responses. The piece urges turnout November 8 to support amendments for a stronger state government.
Citizens confront a City Hall rally over a 2.5 million federal grant. Critics fear private firms will reap most benefits while funds might be better spent on sewer work or direct citizen aid. The piece mocks the Citizens Advisory Committee and urges scrutiny.
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