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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1958
Page
4
The United States rocket exploded 77 seconds after liftoff, prompting critics and defenders to weigh transparency and the aim of space exploration. Officials argued the drive to reach the moon serves science, weather, and communications, while stressing international understanding and peaceful uses.
Sixty four members of the peoples-to-peoples tour depart for a 16 day European air trip to foster understanding and goodwill. The city’s 1957 Achievement Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police highlights a persistent safety program and community vigilance.
Editorial notes the United States promotes a broad trade fair program across Izmir Belgrade Zagreb Vienna Berlin and other cities. It highlights goals of showcasing automation and modern industry while citing attendance figures and a shift to government to government coordination after Moscow exhibit setbacks.
The High Point Enterprise masthead lists D A Rawley as President and Mrs R B Terry as Secretary Treasurer with Holt McPherson Joe Brown as sons Managing, C W Patterson as Advertising Director and W Widol Jr as Business Manager. Circulation by mail is 15 dollars and by carrier 18 dollars per year.
A critical note on a circular by Henry Feinstein of the Teamsters urging police to join the union. The piece warns of possible gangster influence, questions the legitimacy of officer involvement, and stresses the police as a sovereign state force needing strict discipline. It argues against dual control and cites past Teamsters abuses.
James A. Speight, Bertie County representative and Tax Study Commission member, questions whether new tax sources are needed to meet an estimated 48 million dollars in revenue for the next biennium. He argues growth in population should bring more taxpayers, and that tighter collections may yield more dollars from existing taxpayers. He notes increases in teacher salaries and welfare payments would require new taxes.
The Gray Fox opposes tax increases and tax levies while demanding clear public justification. Democratic chairman Woodrow Jones organizes a core team led by Cloyd Philpott, Steve Nimock, and Eric Rodgers with regional figures from Raleigh to Palmyra. The plan targets congressional and legislative contests in the tenth district amid shifting regional focus.
Kiwanis Bulletin notes a proposed Tucker prefix memorial for Royster M. Tucker amid long distance advances. Bob Cameron argues over a Shelby traffic case involving his wife and a 20 dollar fine. Shelby American Legion junior baseball wins state title and NC Tar Heels cheer on regional champs before next tournament.
Reports from Jamestown New York discuss a potential Wednesday night start for the regional furniture market this fall. Horace S Haworth promotes the John J Parker Memorial appeal. The H A Millis home on North Main at Farriss is slated for commercial development and sale. The North Carolina chemical industry grows in High Point as a diversified factor per the Employment Security Commission quarterly. Bill Burris trips on a Welcome mat and breaks a bone in his foot.
A collage of observations and quips on packaging, temperatures, humor, and tech shifts. Mentions include shrink wrap concepts, shell eggs in plastic, a 72 to 74 degree interior norm, and a 16 degree cooler setting. Also notes a Kansas City Southern fare cut policy and denim’s Nim origin term.
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