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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1977
Page
4
A reflection quotes Luke 14 25 27 on bearing one s cross to follow Jesus and adds a note from Havelock Ellis that if a man cannot sing as he carries his cross he should drop it, framing a moral choice with spiritual metaphor.
A skeptical view of public trust runs through a discussion of declining credibility in U S institutions and the press. The piece notes surveys showing journalists and leaders rated poorly, plus concerns about press manipulation by public relations efforts and tipoffs from real estate boards.
The 15-year-old Victor at Marwell Park Zoo died after a fall during an attempt to stand him with a Royal Navy crane. Narrowly observed by crowds and media, the zoo's tragedy raises questions about human interference in animal welfare and the rush for a happy ending.
The United States faces a divisive battle over two Panama Canal treaties, with public opinion largely against transferring canal control to Panama by 2000. Key opponents include Senators Helms and Thurmond, while Baker remains undecided. the debate follows a long negotiation period spanning 13 years under multiple administrations.
The piece discusses potential Senate fate of treaties, noting Ford’s public support to win GOP backing, and the rise of congressional assertiveness in foreign policy. It explains executive agreements, joint resolutions as alternatives, and the historical context from Wilson to Harding, with Carter hoping for party control in the Senate.
A conservative column argues Bert Lance distracts from a larger issue the cargo preference bill. It says the measure would force 9.5 percent oil imports on U S ships within five years, cost consumers hundreds of millions, violate treaties, invite retaliation, and fulfill a private political promise, masking Carter administration flaws.
Washington column notes resistance from Rep. Gary Brown to banking reform efforts led by Reps. Rosenthal and St Germain. It highlights optimism for GAO audit power over federal banking agencies, donor ties to Brown, and concerns that amendments would gut the measure. The piece closes with a satirical aside on television schooling.
A Washington TV Guide piece interviews five producers who blame pressure groups and advertisers for censoring violence on TV. They argue audience letters shape programming via ratings, while critics say violence harms viewers, especially children. The exchange highlights conflict between audience power and creative content.
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