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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1956
Page
4
The Enterprise criticizes the city for failing to fill the planning director post nine months running. It argues lack of long range oversight harms growth and finances, questions past planners, and urges appointing a city planning director like an Institute of Government for a small city.
George Sokolsky argues Stassen refuses to name associates in financing a second poll against Nixon. The column notes Stassen’s limited disclosed backers, questions motives, and calls for transparency about who funds the pre convention campaign and potential ties to wealth and prominent Republicans.
Burnsville jurist Judge J Frank Huskins denounced a Charlotte jury for freeing a defendant guilty of drunken driving. He warned he would not spend the year presiding over a farce of a court and urged judges to speak plainly to juries to preserve justice.
The piece denounces Williams for spitting at fans and vulgar conduct at Fenway Park. It notes a $5,000 fine imposed by club owners and argues the punishment should not be paid to preserve good sportsmanship. Williams must regain discipline or risk ending his career in organized baseball.
Editorial contrasts Suez Canal’s private French-led origin under Compagnie Universelle with Egypt’s 1956 nationalization plan, and traces Panama’s canal saga from de Lesseps to the 1903 secession, Hay Treaty issues, and U S control of the Panama Canal Zone. The piece notes Disraeli and Roosevelt roles and a troubled path through loans, treaties, and military actions.
The High Point Enterprise front matter shows its imprint with office details and key staff positions for March 9 1818. Names include R. B. Terry and team members, along with roles in advertising and management. The snippet reflects early 19th century newspaper organization and publication cadence.
The Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad reactivation tops Friday's agenda as the state holds 72 percent of stock and directs board and director appointments. Holt McPherson leads a campaign committee promoting the school amendment alongside other measures. campaign staff includes Ralph Howland and Mrs. Phil Hedrick with George Peggs as treasurer. The plan mirrors the 1949 Better Schools and Roads effort, with emphasis on turnout for the September vote and nationwide mobilization backing.
A Greensboro readership column from mid 20th century remarks on local education efforts urging support for the Public School Amendment in the Sept. 8 election, praises several civic figures, and notes community actions from stroller gifts for twins to road widening on Kivett Drive. It also shares tributes to Grove Patterson after his death and references notable local civic leaders.
North Carolina Supreme Court begins the fall term on August 27 and faces a docket of 20 cases by the end of the first week. Justices tackle a bank of work as they return after summer recess.
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