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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1969
Page
18
The editor recalls Drew Pearson as a fearless crusader who exposed public malfeasance, fought libel suits, and challenged political power. Despite clashes with establishment figures, Pearson's methods and ethics earned respect from editors and readers alike.
Edward Garner notes Asheville once thrived on summer visitors and modest income rooming houses. Many have been torn down for redevelopment and parking, leaving hotels and motels as the remaining options. The loss diminishes the city’s cosmopolitan flavor and the warmth of porch conversations and fleeting friendships.
The Des Moines Register notes Oregon since 1963 provides a state public defender for post conviction appeals. It reduced petitions from 100 to about 25 and only 10 percent of requesting prisoners file after review. Similar results seen in Minnesota and other states. Justice McAllister urges adoption nationwide, including Iowa to improve justice and reduce nonmeritorious filings.
The document lists executives and officers including D A Rawley president, Mrs C H Lockwood vice president, David A Rawley Jr vice president, Joseph P Rawley secretary, Randall B Terry Jr treasurer, Lou Dao as circulation, C W Pa Jr advertising director, and Richard Teague. It also mentions Ward Griffith Company as national advertising representatives and Circulation Banster Daily and feature.
Poetic fragment cites Valette J Harris urging readers to watch powerful figures who can rebalance after a fall. It cautions against listening to them as they rarely offer advice.
Readers quarrel with editorials on Nixon and Ho Chi Minh, challenging labels used in a Vietnam mourning article. Citizens express disagreement with historical framing and threaten subscription changes while praising public service notices about Smokey Bear.
Grady E Love chairman of the 1969 Davidson County Cancer Crusade thanks the news for extensive coverage that helped raise 11622.37 dollars for cancer research and patient aid. He asks continued support for future campaigns.
Charles B. Pierce announces promotion to Executive Officer of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol and pledges to uphold strong traditions and press cooperation. The note thanks the press for support and expresses commitment to improving service to the people.
A brief poem by Evelyn Blain compares a hand clutching a rose to bear grief with valor and serene strength. The speaker links crushed petals and fragrant air to inner courage, suggesting grief can deepen resolve more than lesser pain.
A reflective poem marks August's end and the approach of fall. It evokes sunshine warm days and cool breezes by a tranquil lake with crickets and new mown grass. The speaker cherishes last summer outings and homemade ice cream before autumn arrives.
A windy scene describes the restlessness of wind and its effects. A tree collapses with a crash, followed by silence as the landscape feels emptied by the gusts.
A short poem titled Passing Things by Janet Hinkli aged 1 contemplatively lists fleeting wonders from snow to first Psalm and Christmas trees, ending with the line These are all just passing things.
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