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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1962
Page
4
The city housing code review committee meets to decide on hot water requirements for all residential units and the introduction of occupancy certificates for rental properties. Officials clash over two standards and the cost of compliance as High Point eyes urban renewal and an $80 million investment.
Washington reports the Nike Zeus anti missile tests in the Pacific may enhance U S ICBM penetration and land targets, potentially edging the United States ahead of the USSR in the arms race. Tests run two years from Kwajalein Island with 47 missiles against Atlas and Titan warheads from Vandenberg, using decoys and electronic countermeasures to probe both defense and offense dynamics.
The piece notes Khrushchev predicting the demise of capitalism and the rise of communism while Moscow plans a propaganda push, including coverage of U S nuclear tests near Christmas Island. It argues for ignoring Kremlin rhetoric and maintaining focus on the arms race.
Editorial notes Seattle World’s Fair debut of the Alweg monorail system with two 4-unit trains on a 1.2 mile run from 4th and Pike to Century 21. Officials see a $4.2 million bet to persuade cities to adopt elevated transit amid cost comparisons to freeways and subways. debate ranges from safety to practicality as other demonstrations and a suspension version appear nearby.
The High Point Enterprise listing dates staff roles and office address. Ownership and management details include D A Rawley president Mrs R B Terry secretary treasurer Holt editor Joe Brown managing editor W Patterson Jr advertising director Idol Jr business manager Charles B Loflin circulation manager.
Lynn Nisbet discusses a possible agreement among candidates to avoid a second primary by ceding the nomination to the top vote-getter on May 26. Proponents say it saves money and could aid party harmony, while opponents fear limiting voter choice and treating office as candidate property.
The March storm cut an inlet across Hatteras Island dividing residents and sparking a fight over keeping it open with a bridge or filling it in. Army engineers plan closures while highway officials built a temporary bridge to maintain traffic. Most islanders now favor keeping the inlet open for water passage between ocean and sound.
An editor notes Grady Goldston wrote a personal message two weeks before his death praising his life and faith. He expresses hopes to help the handicapped, publish experiences, heal souls, and leave a legacy of truth, love, and generosity to his grandchildren and community.
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