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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1959
Page
4
The piece cites Deuteronomy urging love and obedience and notes mortal limits. It presents Christ's death as freeing believers from sin but acknowledges human failure. Real Christians will try to do God's will, seeking forgiveness when they fall short.
A safety editorial urges thinking not drinking during the holidays after deadly crashes across the country. It cites a nine-death Arizona bus and cattle truck crash and a separate highway wreck near the same area, urging personal responsibility and restrained driving.
Ten thousand calcium flare torches will greet President Eisenhower on his return to Washington after an eleven nation trip through Asia Africa and Europe. The torchlight display evokes Taft Roosevelts era while signaling peace as Ike aims to be remembered as a man of peace rather than a warrior.
Editorial notes Eisenhower visit to Spain underscores Franco’s regime as a diplomatic dilemma for the United States and NATO. It traces past U.S. aid, U.N. positions, and growing pressure in Congress to include Spain in Western alliances while noting Western European unease and potential future accommodation.
Fragmentary OCR lists names D A Rawley Ji R B Terry LT McPherson and Charles B Loflin along a path with initials and titles, offering no cohesive event or context.
A critical essay argues that unity is shattered by foreign policy costs and domestic economic strain. It contends the press and government mislead the public about world aid, gold reserves, and Castro, urging fearless, principled leadership in a time of complacency and potential decay.
Edwin Gill signals serious gubernatorial bid with a January decision. Terry Sanford John Larkins and Addison Hewlett edge toward formal early year declarations. Rumors swirl of several contenders around the February 6 Jefferson Jackson Dinner. Other potential figures include Arthur Kirkman and Lt Gov hopeful C.V. Henkel with Raleigh and Gaston area names surfacing for congressional seats.
Ed Rankin leaves the governor's office after seven years as private secretary to Governor Umstead. Harold Makepeace succeeds him, with Rankin set to open a public relations office for John Harden Associates in Raleigh on January 4.
A resident recalls a bygone era on Best Street and reflects on neighbors and long gone landmarks. The piece recounts early 20th century life, local banking figures, and the Armfield family’s role in High Point’s growth, including Tedious details of local finance and a skyscraper misattribution.
Word from Greensboro notes Representative Hubert Humphrey drawing support for a congressional bid. Senator Kirkman won t run. Julian Scheer speculates on a bold move. David McConnell plans to quit his business to campaign for lieutenant governor. A firm donates four figures to Cancer fund replacing gifts. Duke professor Richard Leach profiled by Look Magazine on higher education and segregation, praising private schools while noting public access.
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