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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
4
A brief reflection cites Acts 6 10 where the crowd could not withstand the wisdom and Spirit of the speaker. It emphasizes true wisdom from above as teachable and progressing toward completeness through learned truth.
The State Highway Commission in Raleigh approved a one third City of High Point and two thirds state split for right of way costs to widen South Main Street. Delays in securing right of way threaten the project though planning is complete and bids were near. Estimated costs now reach 325000 versus earlier 50000 to 100000, underscoring the impact of delay on this vital arterial project.
Albert Parry argues the United States faces multiple concurrent space races and must accelerate rocket programs Saturn F-1 and Nova. He urges centralized command, increased funding, and swift organizational reform to outpace the Soviet Union for national survival.
A mob gathered outside the North Carolina National Bank after a woman was attacked in a restroom by a youth who struck her with a chisel during a vending machine robbery attempt. Police arrested the attacker, and officials urged due process over mob justice amid racial tensions.
Editorial notes the American Iron and Steel Institute will stop publishing the weekly steel operating rate after the year start. Analysts may rely on 1960 capacity of 148.6 million tons as a base. debates arise over publicizing such data. The piece hints at political pressure and industry concerns over low rates and tax/tariff implications.
Gen. George K. Decker says computers astonish him, with one answering a question on Russia’s forces as classified until after next year’s hearings. A New Jersey housewife aims to attend Kennedy’s inaugural ball in disguise, and a New York restaurant mix up leads to a lucky coat. Journalists christen Kennedy’s home as The Red Brick House and create themed flower arrangements for Kennedy and Nixon supporters.
Brig. Gen. Aries D'Orsa, commandant at Fort Ord California, says the soldier of the future will have personnel carriers and air transport but will still reach a point where he must dismount and advance on foot.
A High Point hearing on Railway Express proposals considers reducing local staff from 13 to 8, consolidating hours to 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and moving Asheboro and Randleman express to Greensboro. Officials say the local office will not close, but service hours and weekend coverage may shrink while maintaining dispatch and terminal functions.
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