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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1968
Page
3
Six major steelmakers slash hot rolled sheet prices amid fierce foreign competition and advanced processes. Bethlehem Steel had previously raised prices, provoking government criticism and industry shifts. The move signals a broader price battle as tech advances press domestic mills to stay competitive and avoid tariff-protected lethargy.
The loosely organized conservative coalition of Southern Democrats and Republicans, extending into the Johnson era, is likely to give President-elect Nixon a congenial Congress with greater restraint on domestic and foreign policy. Republicans gained five Senate seats, strengthening the base, while the House saw smaller gains. The group backed a $6 billion federal cut and opposed Fortas for Chief Justice, signaling a national shift toward conservatism and caution in governance.
The piece argues Congress forces federal spending cuts as a price of votes, while Johnson warns it sustains an overheated economy. State and local governments run deficits due to halted Washington aid, with deficits projected at $5 billion annually by midyear. Bond funding explodes budget needs, fueling inflation and complicating demand management.
Editorial notes NATO foreign and defense ministers begin a three day session in Brussels as Soviet moves in Czechoslovakia prompt Western European defense concerns. A Lisbon meeting urged Western allies to share the load and maintain strong US and Canadian forces in Europe. Ministers consider a top secret MAT spy scandal and potential US aircraft and infantry deployments in Europe.
Washington column argues that South Vietnamese and Russian calculations linked the pause in bombing to the 1968 election. It describes how Hanoi was urged to act before Nixon’s likely victory, Johnson’s move to seek a ceasefire, and a shift toward peace talks amid wary South Vietnamese opposition.
Bill Vaughan quotes Senator Soaper on the importance of actual effort behind image in politics. The piece critiques superficial intellect and notes the need for practical action beyond appearances.
A veteran editor reflects on the meaning of a local newspaper in 47 years of service. He defends editorial independence and integrity, noting the paper’s commitments to truth, accountability, and public responsibility while welcoming reader participation as part of a shared mission. He emphasizes leadership over mere opposition and the staff’s role as custodians of the community’s dreams.
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