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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1960
Page
4
High Point voters brace for a party clash as registration surges and long‑standing party lines blur. Democrats fear defections but push for a renewed two‑party fight while Republicans pursue stealth influence through cross‑over registrations and mid‑September drives.
An editorial laments 18 auto deaths in two weeks including seven youths and six mothers. It calls for a nationwide highway safety crusade with stricter licenses, stronger traffic controls, and tougher penalties to curb the rising toll.
Editorial argues labor faces pride swallowing to back the Kennedy Johnson ticket. It notes past labor opposition to Johnson and limited Democratic gains in Congress, while Meany praises the Democratic platform and signals a $500000 mobilization to register 1342 million members and families.
The High Point Enterprise lists its office at 305-307 North Main Street Point NC. D A Rawley serves as president with R B Terry as secretary treasurer and Holt McPherson as editor. W Patterson Jr is advertising director and B Loflin is circulation manager.
A cor respondent argues that civil rights legislation implements constitutional rights, not erodes them. The writer contends that discrimination is natural in a free society, cites labor laws and boycott dynamics, and criticizes small minded views of race, religion, and national origin while praising cross cultural friendships.
State employees face unofficial quotas for Democratic fundraising as unions mobilize endorsements. A new NCSEA and NCSHPEA resolution urges unity for November, praising Terry Sanford and state gains while warning that a Republican shift could threaten jobs and retirements. The 300000 dollar war chest underscores high stakes in the race.
Holt McPherson reports from Copenhagen on Denmark's bid in European trade, noting rising US imports from 26 million to 138 million and Danish exports to the United States swelling to 138 million. He highlights Kampmann's administration, a planned US visit by Danish royalty, and regional Nordic cooperation including SAS Air Service and Outer Seven. He describes airport progress, Copenhagen’s charm, and a forthcoming Helsinki stop to meet Dr Jorma Pohjanpalo.
Senator Kennedy faced a setback as his medical care bill lost 51 to 44 in the Senate with 19 Southern Democrats joining 32 Republicans to defeat the measure. The Associated Press notes the defeat challenges Kennedy to frame the issue for the coming campaign while contrasting with Nixon’s rival plan, which failed 67 to 28 with no Democratic support.
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