Open hearings urged for police department probe
The city council plans open hearings into the police department with emphasis on public access and media coverage. The newspaper argues against prior restraint, urging minimal rules to preserve decorum while allowing broad reporting to reach a wide audience.
High Point College marks 50 years and milestones
A Golden Anniversary celebration recalls High Point College history from its 1924 opening with Roberts Hall and a women’s dormitory to today’s expanded campus. Alumni loyalty, community ties, and a resilient growth arc underline the institution’s half century of tradition and innovation.
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William R. Locke
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Consumer Protection Agency Move Faces Senate Hurdles
The Federal Bar Association hosts a conference on product safety in Arlington amid inflation pressures boosting consumer activism. House passed a consumer agency bill last April. Senate debate stalled by filibuster with cloture votes due Sept 18. Supporters hope for passage as business groups warn of new bureaucracy. The CPSC, created in 1972, reports 2,500 investigations and over 300 hazards, naming bicycles, stairs, doors, cleaning agents, and tables as top risks.
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Indictment of Nixon Was Considered by Jaworski
Special Watergate prosecutor Jaworski believed an obstruction of justice case against Richard Nixon was iron clad and would yield an almost certain conviction based on tapes and witness testimony. Ford swiftly granted Nixon a full pardon to preserve domestic tranquility after weighing legal strategy, precedent, and Nixon’s long public service.
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A Word Edgewise on Nixon Pardon and Ford
The piece probes Ford's Nixon pardon as a psychology driven move. It links Nixon’s ego, emptiness after power, and fear of public erasure to the decision, suggesting a life or death frame rather than political calculation. It notes media distortion, subpoenas, and a possible Moscow reception of the events.
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Open Hearings Urged For High Point Police Investigation
A reader argues for public hearings on the High Point Police Department probe, asserting the council can investigate and inform the public under law. The letter contends hearings ensure transparency, truth, and accountability, countering calls for private review and alleged efforts to shield facts.
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