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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1955
Page
4
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The article argues that pursuit of truth suffers from rivalry and partisan certainty in public life and private relations. It urges facing personal and collective flaws, valuing candid acknowledgment of mistakes, and seeking truth even when uncertain, as the path to peace of mind and genuine security.
Dr. Jonas Salk and two other polio vaccine researchers urged focusing on mental illness as the next broad front for medical science. They argue mental health dominates hospital beds and is amplified by social factors, urging better family and community support to reduce emotional distress and instability.
Eric Sevareid reviews the Washington shift to a less ambitious Latin America policy. He notes no major changes beyond modest loans and technical aid while the United States declines large financial commitments and resists joining regional banks or price mechanisms. He warns of diverse, slow-moving Latin conditions and the need for practical U.S. help.
Washington observers say the nations civil defense program is plagued by weak authority and scarce public urgency. FCDA data show funds and leaflets exist but no workable nationwide action plan or broad volunteer mobilization as local governments handle planning with limited central power.
Budget planners around Raleigh express optimism from improving national economic indicators and early 1955 data. Yet NC tax receipts remain near forecast, with no surplus from 1954 to fund 1955 57 operations. lawmakers hope higher yields in 1955 56 reduce the need for new tax sources below 20 million dollars.
Officials debate reducing new revenue estimates from 52 million to 37 million and possibly 20 million while aiming to balance the budget. Governor Hedges notes that raising 37 million is harder than 52 million, and advocates warn missing funds may complicate securing any one source. While sources push for broader inclusion with lower yields per source, total revenue remains the goal.
The article notes legislators preferring hedged budgeting to avoid new taxes, aiming to keep budgets within official revenue estimates while some push bills risking out-of-balance appropriations. It also cites highway officials' duties expanding from roads to preserving historic graves and sites, including Gen. William Lenoir and Gen. Joseph Johnston surrender locations, with related maintenance mandates.
Washington tale finds Rep. Rooney accusing State officials of masking whisky costs as allowances. The exchange covers budget hikes from 475000 to 700000, and the shift from representations to operations allowances amid wreaths for deaths and weddings.
The article recounts Harry A. DeButts remarks at a Newcomen Society dinner praising Southern Railway's "men of vision." It profiles Calvin Graves, Edward A. Ferguson, William Harris Hardy, and Alexander B. Andrews for financing and guiding railroad progress in the South, noting their courage, sacrifice, and impact on regional development.
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