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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1956
Page
4
The article notes nearly 48 million cars will be on highways for the weekend with 438 deaths last Labor Day. It urges adherence to safety rules and adds four tips from diet experts: eat lightly while driving, avoid fatty foods and alcohol, drink water, and stop every two hours for a snack or tea or coffee.
Wayne Morse a former Republican now a self described Constitutional Liberal spoke at the Democratic Convention on party flaws and federal education funding. He denounced party firsters and warned against the dangers of political factions while arguing for broader political principles.
Carriers cheer lower highway costs while trucks gain an average five cents per mile and more than a billion dollars a year as the interstate system expands. Railroads, paying taxes and maintaining their own rights of way, feel the bite as over the road haulers gain a competitive edge and stumble toward recovery with government aid aiding traffic flow and safety.
A 14 year old Winston Salem boy was crushed to death by a fast moving car on a busy road after stepping into the path to prove bravery. Police seek the hit and run driver while noting two companions witnessed the tragedy. The incident underscores the fatal folly of the youth and the criminal risk to others.
The piece surveys Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower campaign tactics in 1956, weighing live rallies versus televised coverage. It cites historical examples from Bryan to Roosevelt and Nixon to Sparkman, detailing miles traveled and speeches given to gauge effectiveness of campaign athleticism.
The text lists staff roles and positions such as president, secretary treasurer, and manager for the High Point Enterprise. Includes advertising, circulation, and local press associations. Mentions subscription rates and delivery notes.
Three days after North Carolina voters decide on a constitutional amendment the state will open bids for 15 million in bond anticipation notes for schoolhouse construction. Notes dated Sept 19 1956 run seven months to April 19 1957 and will be sold regardless of the amendment outcome.
Governor Luther Hodges gave a brief opening prayer at a Democratic executive committee session drawing praise for its short, complete delivery. The gathering celebrated leadership, with commendations for Sen. Sam Ervin and Governor Hodges, noting unity within the delegation and questions about flipping the tenth district from Republicans, as Mecklenburg’s Herman Moore presided as secretary.
Dr Dennis H Cooke president of High Point College outlines the college’s Christian mission and discriminating growth since 1922. He notes 900 students this year with a 1 million annual payroll and strong regional impact, urging locals to fund a 4000000 three in one campus expansion including a gym dining hall and classrooms with a 100000 alumni drive.
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