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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
4
George Sokolski reflects on Pasternak and the misuse of terms in modern discourse. He cites food, money, and political labels to show how words distort thought and fuel blind belief, urging precise language amid bureaucratic vagueness and rhetoric.
The reading contrasts persistent nagging with the value of love and patient care. It notes that both men and women may nag, often from concern, but true progress comes from kindness and example rather than constant admonition.
An article notes that over 40 million Americans own bonds totaling 42 billion dollars and that such holdings reflect trust in the currency. It urges inflation control and safeguarding bond values, pensions, and insurance as the Treasury promotes a Share in America bond buying program via payroll deductions to stabilize debt management and sustain faith in government.
The Enterprise supports a minimum wage measure now advancing in the State Senate after House passage. It would raise wages for about 55,000 workers in retail and services by 15 cents an hour, totaling roughly 16.5 million dollars per year. Community voices stress need to balance hardships for marginal businesses and workers while highlighting gains in productivity and economy-wide progress.
The piece argues state governments face rising costs with lagging revenue, boosting debt since 1946 and prompting tax reform debates. It notes sales versus income tax emphasis, tax progressivity concerns, and pending budget pressures with governors proposing new or higher taxes. It highlights Nelson Rockefeller’s 1960 tax moves and links to Democratic contenders Brown and Williams.
The Agricultural Extension Service at State College reports North Carolina farm sales topped 1.08 billion dollars in 1958, up 261 million from 1957. Tobacco remains largest category. hay and other crops soar over 400 percent. Duplin leads gains.
Raleigh reports indicate High Point's annexation bill will not reach action until Tuesday as lawmakers redraw the eastern boundary to satisfy Guilford delegates. Rep Ed Kemp and Sen O Arthur Kirkman push a plan modeled after Charlotte setting Dec 31 1959 as the annexation date.
Senate debate on Clare Boothe Luce as Brazil envoy grew bitter as Sen. Wayne Morse assailed her mental fitness and blamed her husband Henry Luce's magazines for political cover ups. The vote approved her 79 to 11, and Henry Luce urged her resignation.
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