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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1959
Page
4
The quote argues that liberty vanishes if press freedom is suppressed, stating the press is essential to liberty and that nations losing freedom of speech and publishing also lose overall liberty, becoming slaves.
A call to strengthen pedestrian rights and enforcement as drivers ignore marked crossings. Police and planners urged to clearly tell motorists the rules to safeguard pedestrians before tragedy occurs.
Konrad Adenauer plans to relinquish the office after years as chancellor and remain active in shaping policy. He emphasizes no change in West Germany's policy toward talks with Russia and urges grooming a capable successor to preserve continuity amid Soviet pressure and unification tensions.
The piece outlines a push to strengthen family life by creating a family centered department led by Health, Education and Welfare Secretary Arthur Fleming. It cites plans to address hospital benefits, old-age and survivors' assistance, aid to states for public assistance, residence requirements, and other issues tied to supporting families amid mobility and broken homes.
Editorial notes trace telephony’s growth from 1883 experiments linking New York and Boston to modern long distance. It cites the first copper line, cost, delays, and the 1956 transatlantic cable opening with UK and France partners. Overseas rates ranged from 12 to 15 dollars for minutes of cross ocean calls.
A Senate debate on the national flower features Senators Allott and Keating choosing between the corn tassel and the carnation. Keating favors the rose, while Douglas defends the tassel. Morton notes the tassel is the flower's male part, amid punchy regional asides.
Capitol committees review two minor bills with potential precedent issues. One would ban ABC boards from buying liquor brands advertised in state newspapers, prompting concerns of broad censorship. A second bill on confidential priest clergy communications raises questions of definitions and legal truth in court. Redistricting discussions focus on Senate boundaries and impending 1962 apportionment, suggesting postponing state Senate changes until then.
A humorous column by Hal Cochran jokes about TV station breaks and the life of a pessimist. The quip contrasts a producer’s wish for viewers with a rubbish collector’s cheerful gloom.
East Farriss resident appeals to City Council to curb neighbor trash dumping and topsoil removal hindering flood control work in his area. He notes no local ordinance but urges cooperation and possible new laws to protect taxpayer investments while a visitor chronicles North Carolina history, commerce and civic events in High Point area.
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