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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1976
Page
4
A quotation from James 1 6 7 emphasizes unwavering faith and asks readers to avoid doubting. It contrasts a double minded person with the belief that belief in the right principle yields guidance from the Lord. John Quincy Adams is cited advising to vote for principle even if alone.
Voters in New Jersey approved casino gambling in Atlantic City, sparking praise and concern. Promoters predict multi million development windfalls while critics push safeguards to curb corruption and maintain some limits on operation hours and slots. The move signals broader eastern state interest in gambling expansion and reflects a shift toward accepting state regulated gaming.
Raleigh readers are urged to influence the General Assembly as it starts in January. Sen Rachel Gray and Rep Jim Morgan will listen more closely to constituents while topics range from education and law enforcement to tax reform and capital punishment. Budgeting dominates the agenda as Guilford’s delegation plans regular caucuses.
The Manufacturing Chemists Association will host a Houston symposium on the looming toxics era, discussing land air and water pollution from industrial chemicals. The Seveso dioxin disaster near Milan highlights deadly risks with estimates of 22 to 132 pounds released, causing ghost towns and farm disruption.
The article notes Kepone production in Hopewell ceased after Allied Chemical was fined 13.4 million dollars for dumping Kepone into the James River. It warns PCBs from GE plants contaminate the Hudson and milk in Indiana, with ongoing civil suits and cleanup efforts.
The piece discusses an Almanac warning of a cold heavy Northeast winter while temperate West and drought risks press. It notes arctic air sweeping into the Southeast and frost on rooftops as winter nears. It also previews Carter administration shifts and Washington policy dynamics ahead of Inauguration.
Readers recall Kurt Waldheim delivering a Paris August 4 1976 message to the International Baha'i Conference read by Luc Van director of the UN Information Office. He calls NGOs essential to UN work and outlines global challenges from development to arms control and environment.
A personal testimony recalls a long search through denominations toward born again faith in Jesus Christ. The writer describes feeling saved after confessing Jesus, seeking forgiveness, and inviting Him into the heart. The piece emphasizes Bible based assurance and supports sharing the gospel to withstand worldly pressures.
A citizen urges John Faircloth to lead a decisive crackdown on illegal bootlegging gambling and corrupt practices in Furniture City. He calls for full authority and politics free leadership to build a capable full time police department and restore law and order for residents.
The piece laments uncertain forecasts about a potential Ice Age and questions when scientists will settle the question before major investments are made. It weaves in satire about summer courses and the uneasy forecast for the era ahead.
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