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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1959
Page
4
A devotional note reflects on crime and disregard for others as a reproach to nations. It questions motives behind church membership and attendance and examines how many remain unchurched despite progress in Christian living.
The St. Lawrence Seaway opens unlocking an inland 2300 mile route from the Atlantic to Lake Superior. The 185 mile canal with seven locks raises ships to 602 feet and enables ocean going vessels to reach inland ports amid debate over its cost and trade potential.
Two groups led by Bruton Smith and Curtis Turner race to build new stock car tracks in the Charlotte area. One project nears 2.5 million dollars with a 65 000 seat capacity, the other about 1 million with 45 000 seats. If unmerged, Charlotte could become a stock car racing hub rivaling Darlington. Local businesses and fans stand to gain regardless of outcome.
The study in Living Ahead finds a correlation between high school students owning cars and poorer grades. Among B students 15 percent own cars, C students 41 percent, D students 71 percent, and failing students 83 percent. Researchers cite social pressures and note some cases where a car is needed.
The piece surveys Arab rivalries shaping Middle East politics, including Egypt Iraq Hashemite tensions and Nasserian influence. It notes Iraq’s oil role shifting Western interests, Soviet expansion, and Iran Iraq Kurdish strains amid broader geopolitics surrounding oil routes and alliances.
Senator Magnuson asserts it is normal to delay a Presidential cabinet nomination and questions why Admiral Strauss has not been confirmed after six months. He cites history of quick State Department confirmation and argues for public, televised questioning to expose alleged interference by Kefauver and Anderson. He notes scientists objecting to Strauss on atomic matters and defends Strauss against pro Communist charges linked to Oppenheimer.
A congressional committee faces oath testimony on Admiral Strauss and his suitability for Secretary of Commerce. The piece argues the Senate should not obstruct the presidency for political reasons and defends the Senate confirms as a power essential to government balance.
The High Point Enterprise lists staff roles and contact pointers including president Mrs R B Terry secretary treasurer W Patterson Jr editor Joe Brown advertising director W L Dyer Jr business manager A L Loflin and circulation manager. Subscriptions priced 18 per year.
Washington scientists Robert Jastrow and Harry Wexler faced a near empty Dallas audience for a Space Age Forum at the Sheraton after an all night hotel opening celebration. Moderator Logan Wilson quipped the fallout was due to last night’s party.
Announcement by Schoonbeck of nearly doubling production space in High Point highlights rapid growth since the plant opened five years ago. The project adds 45 000 square feet, expanding the factory to 800 feet, with new showroom space and stronger local corporate citizenship. Also noted are NADA efforts for permissive federal antitrust legislation to aid dealer distribution, Duke graduate William Peters’s engineering progress, and National VFW Week emphasizing veterans service and community involvement.
The article notes a rarity of long-serving chiefs in North Carolina since 1868 and highlights how experienced boards like the Board of Conservation and Development mix veteran and new members. It cites Hodges and Jarvis as examples and discusses local development agencies shaping state progress and school incentives amid broader land and recreation policy.
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