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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1957
Page
4
A Bible Thought For Today cites Psalm 42:1 noting beasts of prey lie in wait at water to trap the hart and hinder its thirst, then contrasts with Christian democracies lacking anyone to hinder seekers of God and urges gratitude.
Opinion urges High Point voters to participate in the nearby primary. The piece warns against apathy and political dangers from leftist and fifth column influences, praising candidates who allow public scrutiny and stressing citizen duty in casting ballots.
The piece argues compulsory automobile liability insurance may not improve safety and can raise costs. It cites Massachusetts and New York experiences, notes higher premiums in similar cities, and warns North Carolina to study limitations and safeguards before any adoption to prevent abuse and disproportionate costs.
A discussion from the Nuclear Advisory Committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers doubts a nuclear powered car soon, citing a 40 ton reactor requirement for a light 1957 auto. It suggests two futures: smaller reactors or energy storage advances from the auto industry, urging renewed U.S. innovation.
Alfred E. Driscoll, long in public service and former New Jersey governor, critiques federal aid to states as a costly political racket. He says handouts grow to more than five billion dollars, skimmed by Washington and bureaucrats before returning, with matching funding forcing higher local spending.
The High Point Enterprise details its publication schedule and staff like D. A. Rawley and Mrs. R. B. Terry as secretary treasurer. It notes Associated Press affiliation and its post office classification, along with distribution and subscription caveats.
George Dixon notes the US Army disbands its pigeon corps at Fort Monmouth New Jersey amid telephones replacing birds. Pigeons return to civilian life as demand fades and efforts to win war pensions are rejected by Senator Clifford Case after cautious budget scrutiny. The piece also mentions the Oldest Inhabitants group moving from a firehouse and insurance issues for historic engines, plus a piggish poem joke.
A North Carolina legislative overview notes limits on eminent domain including private privatized condemnation doubts and a Kings Mountain case showing land transfer concerns. It also surveys retirement benefits growth with $15 million yearly tax money to match employee contributions and broader beneficiary inclusion since 16 years of the program.
Charles Pearson reports on pension options favoring employees and refunds, a bill delaying due to Rep W W Wall, and the shift toward consolidating state funds. The article discusses prison separation, highway funding, and Hodges propuestas for fund separation with strong administration opposition to funding from the general fund.
Holt McPherson praises the U S World Trade Fair as a United Nations of exhibits with 58 countries, 3 000 displays, and multilingual buyers. He highlights Czechoslovak glass, Daimler Benz cars, and peacetime uses of atomic energy while noting U S trade policy shifts and rival Soviet displays.
A collection of remarks by Judge A Dale Eby on a strike shooting infant, Truman on Middle East peace, Mrs Jean Blechman on multiple births, Mayor Gershon Agron on Jerusalem New York ties, Georgi Zhukov on Cold War, and Sen Harry Byrd on an independent economic inquiry.
The debate centers on a 25-24 tally and Henkel’s opposition to an amendment that would divert highway revenue. Supporters of Hodges seek full funding from a single general fund, while Henkel advocates preserving highway fund integrity despite diversion. Observers see deeper tension between fund isolation and unified financing.
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