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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1972
Page
2
The Nixon administration cuts emergency disaster loans to farmers to curb spending, drawing protest from farmers and environmentalists. Critics say the move harms the small family farm and exposes Republicans to charges of neglecting the little man amid droughts floods and crop losses.
John Chamberlain argues that protecting sea mammals and salmon requires a mix of capitalism and Christianity. He notes the US Marine Mammal Protection Act, a global moratorium drive, and the role of Domsea Farms and Union Carbide in marketing Jon Lindbergh salmon.
Washington column reports a confidential ITT memo circulated among top executives tied to the Dita Beard controversy. Harold Geneen promises corporate responsibilities while Dita Beard shifts to Denver sales research and William Merriam heads to Europe as Francis Dunleavy prepares to take office on January 1 to reform ITT's political image.
Miami column recaps a 1972 year of humor and family news with quirky events. Dad Keaster dyed the dog Manfred, then orange, as audiences laugh at domestic mishaps. Highlights include Lum’s clams, visit from the Clemsons, taxidermy plans, Sam’s Uruguay stint, and Maybelle’s commune fire.
A memo at ITT signals a broad affirmative action push to place more women in 34 top jobs, prompting anger letters calling the move overreacting. Executives fear mass lay-offs and morale drops as the recruiter seeks qualified women while denying intent to displace men.
Former Georgia treasurer William H. Burson pursues legal action after a 1970 constitutional amendment aimed at abolishing the office. The case advances through Fulton Superior Court with Burson arguing to retain his elected post through January 1975 despite the amendment.
Judge Wofford rules the amendment deleting the Treasurer’s name and office was not clearly intended to abolish the post. He notes a concurrent amendment references the office and duties, leaving open the office after 1974. The case returns to the Supreme Court, with Burson poised to continue in office if upheld.
Milwaukee area notes analyst Marianne Means reports Melvin Laird plans three months’ rest then weighing 1976 Republican presidential bid. He may pursue either a bold private sector or academic role before a possible three year campaign, or run against Wisconsin incumbents Patrick Lucey or Gaylord Nelson to gain a forum.
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