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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1973
Page
2
The piece argues Nixon faces widening woes from Watergate plus rising inflation and fuel shortages. It warns stronger actions like wage and price controls may be needed as voters sour and Democrats eye 1974 and 1976 elections.
A columnist recalls humorous hotel misadventures from Detroit to Miami Beach. Incidents include stolen belongings, a window crash by a drunken would be human fly, rug thefts in New York, a fire extinguisher haul, and cats parachuting from windows. The piece features anecdotes about Hugh Hefner, the Bust Trusters, and Kemmons Wilson.
Washington column recalls Martha Mitchell’s June 23 Newport Beach hotel incident with a security guard, a torn phone cord, a window break, and her husband John Mitchell’s involvement as Watergate loomed. Also notes Interior Department ritual with Indian leaders, Senate environmental fights, and a Defense memo exempting 42 Pentagon phones from eavesdropping.
A tribute recalls Paul Searcy as a community pillar in Thomasville, likening him to Will Watt and Mitch Davenport. The former banker and chamber leader served as county commissioner, church volunteer, and pallbearer, living simply at the Scott Hotel while tending his mother and church grounds. He died at 82, leaving a town poorer in memory and spirit.
James Kilpatrick argues Midwestern lawmakers delay the trans Alaska pipeline harming U S oil security and economy. He blames environmentalists for stalling a project he says would reduce Middle East dependence and save billions, urging immediate action.
Highlights from June 5 across history include the 1940 Battle of France start, 1947 Marshall Plan outline by George C. Marshall, and the 1968 shooting of Robert F. Kennedy. Birthdays noted for Jean Paul Sartre and Bill Moyers. Thought quote from Napoleon Bonaparte ends the feature.
An Atlanta resident, living without heat or lights for five days after an ice storm, trudges to his mailbox to find a notice from the power company demanding payment or his electricity will be disconnected. The Anniston Star notes the harsh reality of ruthless computer billing.
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