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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1974
Page
2
The High Point Enterprise issue dated October 19, 1974 lists publishers D A Rawley and C H Lockwood with Joe Brown as editor. This independent weekly notes staff roles and the publication date for the Saturday edition.
The Winston-Salem Sentinel argues against splitting the Piedmont Triad Council of Governments as the Triad Park proposal struggles for support. It warns that dividing along the Forsyth Guilford line could delay park plans and lose regional cooperation. The piece urges firm commitments from local and state governments to save the open space and keep Triad unity.
The Charlotte News weighs how private colleges and public universities ask for more state aid from the 1975 General Assembly. It urges lawmakers to allocate scarce funds across a diverse student population, balancing medical schools, teacher pay, textbooks, and broader ambitions like part time high school students in community colleges and expanded continuing education. It calls for lawmakers to rise above parochial politics and resist ECU dominated agendas.
The Sanford Herald comments on continued progress by women’s liberation and notes the first female deserter has been accepted into President Ford’s earned re-entry amnesty program. The piece reflects on the existence of female deserters as time progresses.
The Rock Hill Herald discusses the American Restaurant in Kansas City's Crown Center, offering regional dishes from across the country such as spiced Kentucky ham, Philadelphia snapper soup, Colorado trout, carpetbag steak, Michigan celery, and New England pie. The piece notes the concept as a union of varied American cuisines and questions its financial and culinary appeal. It suggests a shrinking world where regional dishes meet on one menu and even possibilities like grits with eggs in distant cities.
A new FAA survey, once classified for official use only, lists 18 airports deemed high risk for Arab terrorist attacks, including Rome, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Geneva, Zurich, Madrid, Beirut, Athens, Tel Aviv, Paris, Munich, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Brussels, Barcelona, Copenhagen and Lisbon. Munich leads with 11 incidents. Rome, Athens, Beirut follow with four each. Frankfurt and Amsterdam with three. Beitra, Zurich and Geneva flagged for location risks and political tensions. London noted for high flight volume.
The Greensboro Record notes mixed reactions as Jesse Helms expresses willingness to serve with either Bobby Morgan or Bill Stevens in the U.S. Senate. Morgan faces the need for moderate to liberal Democratic votes, while Stevens’ prospects hinge on Helms influence. The tone suggests Tar Heels are disheartened by the prospect of either candidate serving with Helms.
The Gastonia Gazette notes turning right on red has worked well with no accidents yet, but pedestrians danger remains. Drivers may misjudge gaps and hit pedestrians crossing on red signals, prompting calls for greater caution and awareness.
City awaits prompt passage of Duke Power rate match after North Carolina Utilities Commission approves a 16.8 percent overall increase. Residential bills rise modestly though, while industrial and commercial rates jump more. Small users with 700 kWh could see a slight drop. 1 000 kWh use may fall to 23.60 dollars. 1 500 kWh could rise to 34.42 dollars. Local leaders, business groups, and civic events reflect ongoing community planning and support for growth and fundraising activities including a 20 mile Bike-A-Thon for Cancer Crusade and cultural appearances by Gen ie Price and Virginia Buser.
The column critiques Nelson Rockefeller’s generosity and media deference, arguing a subtler corruption exists when a powerful individual acts as a private government. It notes Safire’s charge about tax records and warns against journalists becoming beholden or treated as commodities in exchange for access or favors.
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