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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1962
Page
4
Prominent quoting from scriptural and classical sources prefacing a meditation on life's value. The author highlights restraint and prayer as guiding virtues in a timeless reflection on conduct and purpose.
The Guilford County Board admonishes High Point School Board for holding secret sessions and hiding public business from citizens. Critics warn the pattern damages open government. calls rise for legislative change and clearer, transparent conduct by district officials and superintendent Dean B. Pruette.
Five companies blacklisted by the State in January pending an investigation into highway sign purchases have been cleared for continued business with the State. State purchasing officer William H. White said North Carolina will require that individuals of companies dealing with it register their manufacturer's representatives. Kidd Brewer’s big sign at his place reads You’ll be glad you did.
Editorial traces the rapid rise of computers from early calculations to wide use in government business and medicine. It notes IRS regional centers, a future national tax network, defense simulations, and industry adoption from banks to Neiman Marcus. It highlights job shifts and potential for enhanced physician time and management decision making.
The High Point Enterprise announces staff roles with President Mrs R B Terry and Editor Joe Brown. It lists advertising, circulation, and business management contacts and outlines subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, weekly and Sunday only options, with tax notes and mail terms.
A hotel survey of famous guests finds mixed reactions to room service speed and staff behavior. Eleanor Roosevelt Tony Curtis Dave Brubeck and others weigh in on elevator politeness, housekeeping timing, and dining pace. Nixon declines due to schedule. No one comments on price.
Robert J. Brown writes that urban renewal is essential for High Point’s future, benefiting families and children by improving housing and streets. He urges residents to support the Redevelopment Commission and rejects turning the project into a partisan issue, stressing the city’s and children’s stakes.
Readers urge action on urban renewal in High Point with praise from church leaders and warnings to parents about child theft. Ethel Gregory criticizes absent parental discipline while Rev David Jackson and George L. Brown from local churches back renewal plans for single family housing within the project area.
The Carrick daffodil collection may be donated to High Point College with a committee meeting to consider the gift. Ed Kemp returns from a 7000 mile South American shrimp trip via Curacao and Eastern Airline delays. Bonn drafts a law to curb vacation misuse and protect paid rest, warning workers who vacation-work may forfeit pay.
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