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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1960
Page
4
A editorial argues free nations should disarm and redirect weapons stockpiles to build hospitals schools and roads. It condemns Castro Hitler and Congo gun parades as wasteful and urges leaders to aid undernourished populations instead.
George M. Spinnett argues in a letter that family fallout shelters, not bomb shelters, protect against post bombing radiation. He asserts civil defense and peace as goals, urges public education, and invites Geiger to tour a public shelter opening December 7.
The Catholic bishops warn that the drive toward immorality in recent films and pornographic publications signals a wider plot to debase populations. Former communists in anti communism circles criticize moviemaking amid a world conspiracy framed as peaceful coexistence under communist aims.
The Joint Economic Committee hears forecasts on 1960 health and 1961 outlook. Optimism runs through production and GDP forecasts, with steel near full capacity and housing starts around 1.3 million for 1961. Experts foresee a midyear turning point, and surveys show cautious hiring and price expectations.
Independent newspaper masthead from High Point North Carolina lists publisher Rawley president Terry secretary treasurer Holt McPherson editor Joe Brown managing editor W Patterson advertising director Idol Jr business manager Charles Loflin circulation manager with notes on daily and Sunday publication and carrier independence with details on delivery and advertising representation by Ward Griffith Company and National Advertising Representatives
Lynn Nisbet notes North Carolina’s strength lies in steady progress and measured change. He traces governors from Gardner to Hodges, the highway system’s growth, and long range planning efforts, highlighting surveys and shifts under Umstead to Hodges and Sanford.
Lawmakers favor an early January caucus to name a speaker and key leaders ahead of the February opening, aiming to start committee work sooner and shorten the upcoming legislative session. Independent Order of Odd Fellows opens a new lodge on English Street amid a local hospitality note. North Carolina praised as a model for metropolitan growth study, with formal reasons listed by the U.S. Advisory Committee. A student art contest prize leads to a cautionary tale about misleading offers. A puppy buyer kit offers guidance on breeds, training, and care. Governor signals review of the highway plan and potential structural changes, linking progress to prior administrations. The piece closes with reflections on change and progress through government reforms.
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