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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1964
Page
3
In this editorial from the Green Bay Press Gazette the writer debates topless swimsuits and nudity, questioning public morality and standards. It contrasts old Victorian sensibilities with modern sexual norms, mocks puritanical views, and suggests a provocative remedy to restore perspective by exposing readers to the human body, arguing sex is one gift among many.
The Lexington Dispatch discusses Rochester New York facing a major race riot after arrests for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. It recalls Lexington's own two years earlier street violence ended by police and patrols with one death and bullet injury, urging measured judgment and forgiveness of Rochester.
Washington Post editorial praises Senators Russell Ellender and Fulbright for urging loyalty to the civil rights law and rejection of violence. It argues the lawmakers’ stand helps calm turbulence, uphold government by law, and remind Southerners of responsibility to democratically chosen statutes amid demagoguery and concealed violence.
The piece contrasts Britain’s aging dreadnought era with an electronic future. Ada, the action date automation, with Poseidon computers, allegedly can identify targets and compute courses, challenging the traditional Royal Navy leadership while the US Navy relies on sailors for identification and decisions. The author muses on enduring British naval culture versus machines.
The High Point Enterprise announces its publishing details and staff names including Holt McPherson Joe Patterson Charles Loflen and Ward Griffith Company as national ad reps. It notes subscription terms and AP rights, with address at 305 307 North Main Street High Point North Carolina and post office details.
Washington report notes GOP leaders upbeat that 11 Dixie states may desert the Democratic banner for Barry Goldwater. Civil rights and Goldwater’s 1964 vote are cited as key factors boosting Southern Republicans from Texas to Florida. Observers expect gains in state and local offices, with several promising Senate and House campaigns shaping a volatile political landscape.
Washington notes explain why Fredrick G Dutton resigned as assistant secretary for congressional relations and was named to a Democratic National Convention platform role. The White House delayed Johnson’s resignation letter causing timing confusion. A secondary item notes Sen Stephen D Young comments on wall flowers in relation to defoliation talk.
Notes on The News quote about topless bathing in the Senate and staffers standing through debates, with Young challenging higher pay for aides who seem idle. It also mentions a colorfully phrased line from Madison Avenue and a government press office exchange about awaiting information. The piece highlights political humor and bureaucratic communications.
Wes Gallagher of the Associated Press writes a staff message urging professional, precise, and balanced journalism. He warns the press faces broader attack and public hostility, but emphasizes objectivity, accuracy, and courtesy in reporting controversial matters.
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