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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1964
Page
3
A concise reflection notes that character is the true tree while reputation is its shadow. The quote attributes the distinction to Abraham Lincoln, emphasizing inner reality over outward perception.
City Editor Forrest Cates urges High Point voters to approve a $642 million bond issue. He cites growth needs, argues bonds reduce immediate taxes, and warns against demagoguery and apathy. City Manager Harold Cheek backs the plan. both parties endorse it. The Enterprise urges passage to avoid stagnation.
Former President Truman voices national concern over Lyndon Johnson's safety after a near crush by schoolchildren in South Bend Indiana. Secret Service and local police struggled to clear a path as Johnson spoke to the crowd. Johnson says he will take prudent precautions but will continue engaging with the public.
Editorial summary notes U S District Judge Frank W Wilson sentences James R Hoffa to eight years in prison and a $10000 fine for attempting to bribe a federal jury on March 12. It cites McClellan remarks, indictments, prior trials, and Hoffa's long contentious history with courts and lawyers.
NEA analysis by Col. Ray Cromley contrasts Gen. Curtis LeMay and Robert McNamara on missiles versus planes. It argues LeMay favors flexible air power and mid course target changes, while McNamara touts ICBMs as cheaper and more capable, warning planes alone risk rigidity.
James Marlow reports that the House pushes a proposed amendment to undo the Supreme Court ban on Bible readings in public schools as a religious exercise. Becker leads 145 changes in a late 1964 effort hindered by elections and Senate filibusters. Maryland clergy oppose the Becker plan arguing it would weaken the First Amendment's church state protections.
Hosiery men returning from the national association meeting in Florida express renewed optimism for the industry in High Point. Focus on marketing and ever new fibers like Cantrece promise revived demand and stronger sales, with Du Pont backing a major ad push. The piece also notes local cartoonist Hugh Haynie’s return to production and Baptist Hospital coverage in The Biblical Recorder.
D W Hunter reports a strong season for growers with good prices, 175000 acres planted cane with no quotas, US Sugar building a 37 million plant near Red operations and a planned refinery and alcohol distillery. A Swedish firm buys 14000 acres for housing and citrus, while Minute Maid plants 4000 acres of limes to become world’s largest.
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