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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1957
Page
4
A devotional reflection notes that many heroines are forgiven and cites Luke 7 47. It observes society’s slowness to forgive an erring woman and quotes Christ’s one condition Sin no more.
The Atomic Energy Commission report argues no nuclear weapon can be completely clean as fission or fusion always produces radioactivity. It warns of fallout risks, notes potential for misuse by unscrupulous actors, and urges safeguards to prevent domination of vulnerable peoples.
A Greensboro based tax shift moves 124 million dollars in stock holdings to NC corporations, costing Guilford County and cities about 310 075 in current year taxes and prompting officials to consider rate increases next year. The change targets tax avoidance by consolidating out of state holdings into NC entities, raising questions about the intangibles tax system.
Editorial notes that summer housing activity may hinge on whether President Eisenhower lowers down payments under the new housing law. Bipartisan pressure pushes for immediate action, with Javits and others urging quick implementation. If delayed, cement strikes and supply issues threaten construction, though June starts remain strong and overall 1957 housing begins show declines from last year.
The notice outlines subscription pricing and delivery terms for the High Point Enterprise. It states annual mailing price of Mall $15 and carrier rate $18 per year. It credits Associated Press content and notes independent contractor delivery with the publisher not liable for advance subscriptions or deliveries. It also lists the national advertising representative Ward Griffith Company.
George Sokolsky notes MacArthur spoke at Sperry Rand annual stockholders meeting. The general warned of an age of evolution with cosmic energy, vast change, and growing mastery of nature, urging broadcast of the address to reach more listeners.
A lengthy essay contrasts automation and a coming technical revolution with politics and economics. It cites General MacArthur on nuclear energy, predicts abundance and long lifespans, and critiques Soviet imperialism and propaganda while illustrating rhetoric with Queen Elizabeth and Khrushchev as symbols.
Lynn Nisbet reports on a Department of Conservation and Development booklet detailing how state and local taxes apply to corporations and individuals in North Carolina. The guide outlines charter fees, franchise taxes, and income tax, plus local ad valorem practices, assessment methods, and the impact of location and corporate structure on tax liability. It notes changes under the 1957 act, the 1958 tax review board, and the varied local rates that complicate a statewide tax package.
William Leslie of the National Bureau of Casualty Underwriters released countrywide data from 122 stock and mutual companies showing bodily injury and property damage costs averaged 108 dollars per 160 dollars of earned premiums, producing a 64 million dollar underwriting loss in 1956. He cited rising claim costs and frequency, inflation in hospital and repair costs, and higher verdicts as drivers, with rate revisions underway in 34 states since January 1 1957 to restore profitability.
Retired Admiral William F. Halsey and Senator Warren G. Magnuson travel to Seattle to rally support for preserving the aircraft carrier Enterprise known as the Fighting Lady. They recall naval comrades, share stories of Brown and Burke, and note Coast Guard and Allied forces in past conflicts.
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