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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1957
Page
4
A Bible thought urges power from the Holy Spirit to become witnesses in Jerusalem and to the uttermost parts of the earth. It notes two thousand years of discipleship to this goal and stresses a changed life as the perfect testimony. Actions speak louder than words. The kingdom is within. Obey the inner divine voice.
The piece recalls the 9 April 1942 Bataan surrender and the enduring spirit of American Filipino defenders. It notes the long observance of Bataan Day in the Philippines, hopes for renewed faith, and the historical alliances between the Philippines and United States. It cites General Yamashita, General MacArthur, and General Wainwright in the wartime narrative.
The piece notes Democratic gains in Texas and Michigan boosting hopes for the 1960 race. It cites figures like Mennen Williams Kennedy Kefauver Symington and governor Williams as rising favorites and hints at a broader horse race dynamic as shadows of future contests emerge.
The article notes Governor Hodges and Lt. Gov. Earnhardt predict no major new taxes are needed to fund teacher raises while preserving budget balance. Lynn Nisbet signals faith in an early May adjournment, citing improved leadership and resolved roadblocks, with revenue clarity needed to finalize money bills and tax-equalization for industry growth.
The United Auto Workers began a six day constitutional convention in Atlantic City with emphasis on reform. Walter Reuther outlined a public review board to supervise union integrity and investigate corruption while proposing a dues increase to $3 monthly to fund a stronger strike reserve.
Historical masthead from the High Point Enterprise shows establishment date 1884, address 305 North Main Street Point NC, with staff including President Mrs R B Terry, Editor McPherson, Advertising Director V Idol, and others. Per year subscription rates are listed, indicating postal service details and office notice.
A Washington Post columnist mocks Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield as he seeks 47 million to run the postal service through June 30, while Congress grants only 17 million. The piece notes the post office’s political entanglements, the chain of command with the president, and calls for reform by making leaders bear mail costs.
Lynn Nisbet surveys the long arc of equal representation from ancient Greece to the North Carolina constitutions. The piece traces apportionment, population bases, and the fixed size of the U S House at 435, noting repeated reapportionment after each census and historical adjustments in North Carolina such as the 1911 creation of new counties and the 1941 party mandate-driven apportionment.
Notes recount how residence requirements and rotation plans shaped Senate seats in the 21st and 33rd districts, with counties Cabarrus and Rowan cited. It covers postwar reapportionment debates, 1950 census timing, and how local ties influenced district lines and legislative balance.
The article argues for mechanization to speed mail, citing Holland’s machine sorting and urging new buildings near airports with conveyors and possible helicopter airlift. It criticizes 19th century designs and calls for a modern factory like post offices.
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