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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
4
Harry Golden says abusive calls and letters threaten his ability to write his autobiography. The piece argues the abuse reflects a broader national racial tension, with leaders split on tactics from Meredith to King. It warns law and order failing to curb hate endangers progress and the social fabric.
The Dow Jones averages fall below 800 amid stock losses and rising living costs. Banks push prime rates to six percent, triggering a volatile money market. Senate passes a banking control bill. McClellan argues it does not go far enough to curb unsafe practices.
Editorial notes the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service and its mission to conserve scenery and wildlife for future generations. It cites Cape Cod Seashore purchases, Rockefeller gifts, and Mellon Phipps support, detailing growth to 32 parks, 7 seashores, 137 million visitors expected this year, and expansion of trails, roads, and facilities nationwide.
The High Point Enterprise details its 1884 established, independent status and lists key staff positions including President Mrs C B Lockwood Vice President Randall B Terry Jr Treasurer Joseph P Rawley Secretary Holt McPherson Editor Joe Brown Managing Editor C W Patterson Jr Advertising Director Vv W Ae and Business Manager roles.
Letters discuss impatience with city actions from parking courtesy to Sunday amusements and a ban on non domesticated animals in residential areas. The editor notes a later amendment exempting recognized 700s and the piece ends with a Biblical justification for war and defense amid looming global conflict.
A reader accuses the Enterprise of flippant reporting on council plans to curb pet disturbances. The letter argues residents deserve peaceful yards and mornings free from barking and noise. It calls for mature coverage without Mayor Stout’s influence and urges focus on property and community rights.
The article argues that peace loving people misread propaganda against disarmament and warns that premeditated war has ancient roots. It cites Cain and Lamech as originators of violence and notes warfare has persisted through history.
A brief remark features Vanderlump questioning whether the proposed remedy addresses the dangers of the unsafe automobile. The note conveys skepticism about the solution and emphasizes caution.
The remarks quote Charles A. Whitman on his son the Austin tower sniper and Merle Oberson saying she will continue her beauty effort. Jim Ryan, a Kansas speedster, is cited for setting a mile run record and a philosophy about finishing strong.
London reports Cardinal John Heenan, archbishop of Westminster, opening the 11th World Methodist Conference urged closer ties with Methodists Baptists and Congregationalists in pursuit of Christian unity. He warned ecumenism must be understood clearly and not mocked as mere theology and praised mutual learning between Catholics and Methodists while noting Vatican II has opened new dialogue avenues.
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