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 11 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 11, 1953
Page
4
W A Bivins writes from Holden Beach about a 10 day seaside excursion with family friends and neighbors. He reflects on going native shedding formalities and enjoying simple living while noting sea birds blimps and changing weather. He recalls a former North Korean prison camp survivor and praises editor Holt McPherson and Dr Edgar Knight whose life and work inspired local education.
The essay lauds President Eisenhower for resisting constant carping and personal attacks. It argues he focuses on constructive unity, bringing moderate Americans together to address national tasks. The piece suggests his approach could influence others and improve public discourse.
Senator Hugh Horton appeals a drunken driving conviction in Beaufort County. He did not testify or present evidence, and his three defense attorneys could not weaken the State's witnesses. The piece condemns secrecy in government and links it to repeated delays in judgment.
Ed Knight, a towering figure in North Carolina education, died at Chapel Hill, leaving a legacy that reshaped public schooling. For over 30 years he led UNC’s School of Education, sparking reform, inviting criticism, and uplifting Southern academic standards.
Lew Worsham’s 140 yard approach shot lands in the cup to win Tom O’Shanter’s richest golf payoff, a $15 000 shot that secures first prize ahead of Chandler Harper. The dramatic finish unfolds before about 10 000 spectators as Worsham’s heroics edge Harper by two strokes at the final hole.
Asheville Citizen News in Charlotte laments a conspiracy to keep ice from fitting a standard quart thermos. The piece mocks the idea as a capitalist scheme led by mercurochrome magnates and tape tycoons, arguing the real issue is human error and old fashioned forgetfulness.
Editors baffled by world events and cultural distractions while attempting a goofy office ice cube challenge. The piece mocks their cramped efforts and seeks a simple refreshment from the mountains, implying pot liquor as the ideal coolant in a playful tone.
George Sokolsky argues the Rockefeller Foundation’s $200000 grant to New York Center of Music and Drama highlights a shift of billions toward foreign culture while American art institutions decline. He calls for scrutiny by the Reece Committee into private foundations and tax exemptions, urging renewed domestic support for national arts, museums, and universities.
Robert Ruark recalls watching bullfighting in Pamplona with Ernest Hemingway during the San Fermin fiesta. He describes Antonio Ordonez as a stellar torero, notes horns regrown on bulls, and reflects on the dangers, media, and autographs amid the festival atmosphere.
A collection of brief statements from Gen Ridgway and Adm Radford on alliance unity and strategy, Fe renc Nagy on free Polish forces, Lt Jarecki on Free Polish army, Evetts Haley on drought, and Boris Klosson on Malenkov Beria power plays.
Ex Governor Kerr Scott was guest of honor at a neighborhood barbecue near Chinquapin. Residents praised his road progress and telecommunication efforts while weighing his potential run for the U S Senate. Attendance reached about 300 with 1440 drinks dispensed. officials largely boycotted the event.
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.