State Ad Contract Should Stay Above Politics
Governor Dan Moore highlights a two year ban on political activity by the agency handling the state advertising contract awarded to J. T. Howard Advertising of Raleigh. The piece argues the contract should remain free of favoritism and political influence and suggests exploring broader restrictions for bidders with prior political accounts. The editorial urges keeping state advertising above suspicion and free from political back scratching.
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Dan Moore
Board of Conservation and Development
J. T. Howard Advertising Agency
Raleigh
Howard
North Carolina
Caesar
Biggest Corporate Merger Ties New Haven Freight to York Central System
Large scale railroad consolidation would create the greatest merger in U S history linking 14 states and Canada with 19631 miles of tracks from Boston to Hampton Roads and from New York to St Louis. The deal awaits ICC approval with antitrust exemptions and possible subsidies for passenger service amid debates on nationalization and regional rail efficiency.
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New Haven
York Central
Est
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississippi
District of Columbia
Canada
Boston
Hampton Roads
New York
St. Louis
Lc.c
Justice Department
Johnson
Washington
Editorial on excise tax cuts and economic impact
The piece outlines upcoming July 1 excise tax reductions or repeals. the total effect on revenue is uncertain, with a $1.75 billion cut targeted. It notes liquor and tobacco taxes remain essential revenue, highway-user taxes persist for the Interstate Fund, and many excises originated as war taxes. It contrasts automatic stabilizers of income taxes with the weaker stabilizing role of indirect taxes on consumption.
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Johnson
Congress
Interstate Highway Trust Fund
High Point Enterprise Advertising Rates and Rights Notice
The High Point Enterprise informs readers of mailing and carrier subscription rates, terms of use, and distribution details. It lists editor contact and press affiliations and notes AP news rights and second class postage, with mention of the Ward-Griffith Company as national advertising representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
N.C
Focomanes Oe
High Point
N. C
High Point Enterprise, Inc
LBJ Image Needs Boost Amid Civil Rights Fallout
The article surveys Lyndon B. Johnson's mixed reception among African American leaders after Selma and notes lingering doubts about his pace and style. It cites a strong 1964 support base with thin attachment in 1968 and discusses the administration's aggressive promotion efforts and the risk of small missteps eroding key support.
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Selma
High Point Arts Council Thanks for Seasonal Programs
Letters praise Central High School Orchestra High Point Symphony Orchestra and Youth groups for a busy season. Special thanks to Hudson Studios Dr Dingman and the Council of Jewish Women for supporting elementary outreach and venue access. The note cites H M S Pinafore performances and anticipate further community theater shows.
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High Point Arts Council
Central High School Orchestra
High Point Symphony Orchestra
Barry Ruth
High Point Community Theater
Arnold Hale
Central High School
David Carter
Emerywood Baptist Church
Janette Ogg
Harris Hudson
Hudson Studios
High Point
Raleigh Dingman
Northeast
Council of Jewish Women
Mayor Accuses Senator Kemp Footing Controversy
A reader letters criticizes the mayor for a sharp confrontation with Senator Ed Kemp, suggesting the exchange touched a sensitive issue. The writer defends Kemp and denies ties with Hatteras Watch Co., a Kemp client.
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Ed Kemp
Kemp
Hatteras Watch Co
Kemps
Local Interest Highlights From Danville to Winston-Salem
Luther Hodges argues federal intervention ends when local duties are met, as Wachovia donates its old courthouse square building to Winston-Salem Forsyth County. Danville marks the Confederate capital’s centennial with tours and public events. A prayer room project at High Point Memorial Hospital seeks church involvement, and concerns rise over teen ear piercing. The Furniture Highway promotes the Southern Market's Spring show in Piedmont North Carolina.
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Commerce
Luther Hodges
North Carolina Citizens Association
Raleigh
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Courthouse
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
Wachovia
Salisbury
Danville
Sutherlin
Davis
Robert E. Lee
Appomattox
Greensboro
United Church Women
Alma McCain
High Point Memorial Hospital
John C. Foy
A. M. Utley
W. F. Clayton
Furniture Highway
Piedmont North Carolina
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High Point Enterprise
Ae Point Enterprise, Inc
High Point, N. C
D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
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Peneee
BY Bruce Biossat
Washington Correspondent
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Alabama
George Wallace
Montgomery
Barry Goldwater
LBJ
Democratic Party
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Charlie Michelson
Arts Council Has
Enterprise
High Point Arts
W. E.isenhour
Taylorsville, N. C
Frog Hollow Savings Bank
J.C. Cummings
Rt. 3
Mags
Georgie Starbuck Galbraith
Luci
White House
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