This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1962
Page
4
A devotional quip contrasts Luke 18 22 with Henry Ward Beecher on richness. The reflection centers on sacrifice over possession and pursuit of heavenly treasure through generosity and discipleship.
The piece lauds Britain’s principled approach in Common Market talks in Brussels as a fair dealing bid for entry. It praises London’s stance on Commonwealth food trade and warns that any short of terms may test Britain’s resolve to honor its obligations. It argues this idealism counters Soviet tactics and strengthens Western unity with old dominions and new partners.
Johnny Comes marching high point marks the return of 156000 reservists this month with fitting ceremonies. The piece notes sacrifices during mobilization prompted by Khrushchev threats on West Berlin and recalls mixed public reaction and political criticism. It praises reservists who served and echoes MacArthur's call to duty as a guiding ideal.
Jamaica gains independence within the Commonwealth and faces revolution in decades of change. Sir Alexander Bustamente leads to closer ties with the United States, Canada, and international bodies while maintaining anti Communist stance. Growth outpaces poverty though unemployment remains a concern. The island blends races into a multicultural society with evolving self government.
The High Point Enterprise based at 305 307 North Main Street High Point North Carolina is published daily including Sunday morning by D A Rawley.
Washington notebook highlights include Kennedy joking about politics and the Kennedy family in light tone. It notes the 1962 Collier trophy goes to four X-15 pilots and mentions space suit bands for wrist watches, Admiring remarks from Attorney General Kennedy and Anthony Celebrezze’s railroading tale. It also covers Mundt and Botton swearing in, DNC Conference gibes, and Walter Heller introducing himself.
The article notes a Capitol Hill quip about a congressman who drops bills into the hopper. It also mentions a Pentagon headline regarding a Russian MIG jet and a U S transport over Berlin. An Air Force officer overseeing Minuteman missiles laments Fourth of July limits preventing him from firing a small rocket at a Maryland home.
A Guilford County Optometric Society program offers free visual readiness tests for preschoolers entering school this fall. The screening checks distance vision, binocular coordination, and overall eye health to flag possible issues, while noting it is not a substitute for a full eye exam.
A reader criticizes slum clearance and urban renewal as socialist, opposing federal assistance while acknowledging housing issues. He cites long standing codes, condemns absentee landlords, and argues for private solutions, warning of loss of freedom and a slide toward communism. He mentions Mayor Carson Stout and political implications.
Letters to the Enterprise editor criticize welfare waste and argue for economic freedom and personal responsibility. The writer questions poverty aid effectiveness and urges voters to push for reduced waste while upholding free enterprise and shared responsibility.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.