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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1956
Page
4
The Raleigh News and Observer notes that rising living costs shape family life and shopping rituals. It recalls a boy’s big store visit for a winter or summer suit, the rite of passage, and the added burden of modern expenses on youths.
The Anniston Star notes the auto industry spent nearly 200 million dollars in 1955 to advertise 7,117,894 cars, averaging 27.33 per car. Ford spent 18.65 per car, Chevrolet led in total advertising and sales, and the piece argues mass advertising lowered unit costs and car prices.
In Frankfurt, Ky a man enjoying a quiet river bluff questions the value of motorboats and water skiers his companion counters that onlookers may see them sitting idly and judge others for not joining the fun on the water both men exchange thoughts on leisure and perception.
Gerald F. Barnes, a former Atlanta bus driver, sued his company and the local union for conspiracy after being fired for wearing chin whiskers. A U S District Judge ruled he had no hearing right under civil rights acts. The entry concludes with sharp social commentary on civil rights and attire.
One Way Street notes barbers in Oklahoma justify the premium for intricate styles like flat tops citing extra time and skill. They contrast this with nearly bald cuts and towel swabs, arguing fairness in charging the base dollar given effort differences.
A Montgomery Advertiser piece recounts an elderly Englishman who died after tipping his hat to a lady and was struck by a truck. The column laments declining hat tipping as a disappearing Southern courtesy, noting modern pleasantries have become mere brushes of the brim or sloppy salutes.
A Chicago Daily News tip sparked weeks of investigative reporting by The Charlotte Observer Watchdog. Reporters dug through concealed records and thousands of checks as public employees resisted and cries of politics echoed. The result: a belated victory for good government and proof of faithful journalism as public watchdog.
The High Point Enterprise announces its masthead with owner and staff roles listed including president secretary treasurer editor business manager and circulation manager. It notes publication as afternoon and Sunday editions and details subscription and advertising arrangements.
The piece contrasts Bryan and Governor Clement in keynote oratory, noting Bryan’s clear English style and Clement’s fighting rhetoric. It comments on speakers’ reliance on microphones, political pressures, and the risks of public health and war context during the era. It questions audience reception and raises doubts about Clement’s focus and the broader presidential campaign rhetoric.
North Carolina relies on local taxes to fund most school construction and operation. State aid since 1949 covers only a small portion of new buildings, with bonds and local levies financing much of the system, including debt service and additional programs.
Guest columnist Edgar Snider urges High Point College alumni and friends to raise 100000 to complete an Alumni Gymnasium. He recalls the college's roots in the 1920s 1930s and the community effort by founders trustees and donors to provide education and plant growth for North Carolina students.
A disabled veteran recalls a crowded Perle Mesta party at the Sheraton-Blackstone Mayfair room where gatecrashers and socialites mingled with figures like Truman and Adlai Stevenson. The hostess blamed intruders as the room strained past legal occupancy limits and waiting staff battled a sea of guests. The scene drew sharp contrasts among attendees and prompted a quip about second class citizens at Eisenhower’s national convention.
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