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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1963
Page
4
A meditation notes that all creation is good, but suggests any discovered path to world peace would be the most revolutionary reversal of a man's record. Quotation from I Timothy 4 4 and George C Marshall appears.
Greensboro faces severe traffic hazards on the Death Valley stretch between I 40 and I 85 as Patton Avenue is closed. Officials urge upgrading U.S. 29 70 to Interstate status to curb unsafe high speed crossing and protect users along the corridor to Lexington.
Berlin authorities announce a temporary opening of the wall allowing West Berliners with East relatives to cross for Christmas for the first time since construction. About 400,000 residents may visit East Berlin, easing tensions and fueling calls for a demilitarized city overseen by major powers and the United Nations.
Editorial reaction rises as Lord Mancroft resigns from Norwich Union amid Arab boycott pressure. The piece notes Arab campaign aims to isolate Israel economically, cites press criticism, government policy questions, and international responses.
The High Point Enterprise announces changes in its corporate roles for the publication based in High Point North Carolina. Officials at 305 307 North Main Street outline updates in president secretary and treasurer positions.
Washington observers say congressional reform efforts are dead for this session after a failed bid to create a joint committee to study rules. Senators Clark and Case, among others, sought consent to debate an amendment pairing six senators with six representatives for the study. An objection blocked the move, ending hopes for modernization.
The piece argues Congress is inadequately organized to handle current and future workloads. It calls for structural reform and a shift in member attitudes, noting jurisdictional fights, duplicative hearings, staffing gaps, and the need for joint hearings. It cites national security, international finance, and minority staffing as key issues.
North State Telephone Company asks the State Utilities Commission to revise the local rate structure to extend base rates, reduce mileage charges, and include more customers in the base area for High Point and Thomasville. The plan aims to reflect growth, avoid revenue increases, and may toll-free connect High Point to Thomasville if approved. It also details public notices and community actions, including Young Man of the Year nominations and rural mail box safety concerns.
Letter writer urges support for The Enterprise and AP book The Torch Is Passed about John F Kennedy. The writer defends Kennedy's legacy while criticizing columnist Mr Pearson for naming groups as responsible for the assassination.
A niece in Philadelphia writes of sudden growth and grief from recent events. She expresses deep personal loss yet clings to hope for the future and gratitude toward someone who urged youth to claim their place in the world.
Drew Pearson argues the blame for the Dallas assassination of the President is misplaced and criticizes attempts to pin the fault on the wrong party. The piece frames the event as a critical political controversy and questions the investigative conclusions.
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