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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1960
Page
4
The Christian Science Monitor notes that two 10 cent lunch counters desegregated with no violence as sit-in protests spread from Greensboro to nine southern cities. Authorities credit calm, patient talks between Negro civic leaders and merchants, showing persistent yet peaceful student action and hopeful resolutions.
Miss X who retired from federal service drew a $283 monthly pension and $1 629 in unemployment over 54 weeks. GAO and Tax Foundation doubt this practice, estimating $2.6 million yearly cost with broader untracked sums. The GAO argues unemployment benefits target involuntary job loss, not voluntary retirement. If law permits, change is urged to stop the leakage.
The piece notes Joe Louis being forgiven a large tax bill after inability to pay and Adam Clayton Powell’s alleged tax deduction schemes. It cites IRS liens of nearly 6 million dollars against the estate of evangelist Sweet Daddy Grace for 12 years of arrears including 1953. It argues a Louis P Powell Grace bill could curb tax discrimination by offering universal courtesies.
In Rock Hill the scene shows an empty ice cream cup tossed from a car at a downtown light. A tall man picks up the cup and disposes of it, contrasting careless littering with civic responsibility. Summer brings more litter opportunities as picnics and trips rise.
The Kansas University political science cohort rated newspapers highest for information on potential presidential candidates. A popularity index showed newspapers 327, magazines 260, and television 150, while radio 107 and books 49.
The High Point Enterprise established 1884 is an independent newspaper serving High Point North Carolina with daily afternoon and Sunday editions. The note lists key staff including D A Rawley president Mrs R B Terry secretary treasurer Holt McPherson editor W Patterson managing editor and Charles B Loflin business manager with advertising and distribution details.
The essay criticizes New Haven Mayor Richard C. Lee for praising sit-out protests by minorities, arguing such actions disrupt traffic and threaten order. It warns that endorsing minority-led disruptions could invite violent retaliation and undermine the rights of the law-abiding majority, urging consideration of consequences in large cities.
The article details Tryon Palace in New Bern, built as Governor Tryon’s residence and colonial capitol, later deteriorating and burned. It explains the costly, accuracy driven restoration funded by a Latham trust, its operation as a state historic shrine, admission income, and broader North Carolina cultural impact.
So many Americans are abroad he's included Europe in his campaign tour. This brief column hints at shifts in public attention as political outreach crosses borders and widens the candidate's reach abroad.
R L Brinson opens High Point Lanes at 2100 North Main as part of a growing bowling venture that includes a second project, Fair Lanes at College Village Shopping Center. The event features Mayor Washburn and notable local figures, reflecting bowling’s rise as family entertainment and a community enterprise.
Collectible quotes from politicians actors and officials covering politics religion and social themes. Notable lines include Everett Dirksen on congressional pace Claire Engle on staffing civilian agencies Archie Moore responding to Paul Pender Anna May Wong on returning to film Roy Shafer on newspaper party symbols and more.
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