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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1959
Page
4
A Washington politician dies and finds hell a lush paradise thanks to the International Cooperation Administration. Dean Allen Wallis cites a Stanford geologist on earthquakes. George M. Bunker defends paying a retired general $25 000 a year. A small off the record party for congressmen is defended as information. Senator Muskie serves as a messenger in the Senate elevator incident.
The article argues for civil treatment of Nikita Khrushchev during his 12 day U S trip with stops in New York San Francisco Los Angeles Maine Pittsburgh and Washington and considers opposition and support for a courteous approach. It notes plans and the possibility of indefinite agitation but urges Americans to emulate Hungarian exiles in showing restraint.
President Eisenhower signals use of executive power to push budget cuts and foreign aid reforms while addressing the wheat surplus. Agriculture Secretary Benson notes a 3.5 billion wheat investment next year with storage costs at 1.5 dollars daily and subsidies of 21 to 26 cents per bushel, as Ike seeks broad public support against farm and labor pressure groups.
Americans rush to compile a Khrushchev must see list as he visits next month. The piece warns that overemphasis on material goods could overlook the core factors behind prosperity and freedom that will impress the Soviet leader.
The driver bonus system tested in Los Angeles moves to Philadelphia to prove coast to coast usefulness. Philadelphia policies cost 229.50 for 10 20 policy protection up to 20000 bodily injury limit 10000 per injury and 5000 property damage. clean three year drivers can buy at 167.50 with a 62 bonus for safe driving. Bad drivers pay more based on accidents or violations.
The piece portrays G. Mennen Williams now aged and embittered after a failed bid for the presidency. It recalls his Detroit talk with Soviet deputy premier Kozlov, his push to invite Khrushchev, and the spending-driven crises that ended his chances in 1960. It notes his shrinking prospects, altered image, and dwindling support.
The fragment lists roles at the High Point Enterprise including D. A. Parney as President, Mrs. R. B. Terry as Secretary-Treasurer, LT McPherson as Managing Editor, Patterson as Advertising Director, and Torlin as Circulation Manager. Names and titles appear in a partial masthead-like snippet.
The sermon argues opportunities are local and found by bold effort. It cites Edison, Whitney, McCormick, and the Mayo Brothers as examples who created greatness from humble places. Moses, Jesus, and Emerson illustrate turning small settings into life changing miracles through conviction and action.
Local readers urged Chamber and Merchants groups to protest a New York News map that omits High Point and furniture from North Carolina. The piece notes NC’s strong furniture industry and calls for coordinated action by civic groups to press editors to correct the oversight.
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