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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1959
Page
4
The High Point editorial condemns the Bot toms Fiske Truck strike violence. It denounces Teamsters leadership for hit and run tactics such as tire slashings and bomb threats, warns of unsolved acts, and urges labor groups to repudiate such methods to protect local businesses and families.
Editorial assesses the quiz show scandal and payola revelations shaking public trust in TV. It outlines FCC authority since 1934, proposed licensing of networks, and calls for industry self reform amid advertiser influenced programming.
The piece analyzes postwar currency power, noting sterling's rise as a global reserve and the dollar's dominance waning. It describes Britain and Europe expanding import quotas and export dependence on the US, the Common Market and EFTA dynamics, and the need for USD stabilization to safeguard world trade and peace.
Lynn Nisbet reports that December to January serves as preparation time for candidates with conferences and fund-raising under the radar. Rockefeller’s misstep and party realignments loom, while banks avoid direct campaign funding but influence totals remain unclear.
This brief observes a rocket claiming pinpoint accuracy at 15 000 miles though a matching example is not yet available. It notes the surprising claim and hints at limited current production or testing status.
Fred W. Alexander is chosen to succeed H N Williard as president of High Point Savings and Trust Company. The move reunites Alexander with the local bank after stints at First National Bank and Union Trust, and follows Williard’s desire to see him lead the institution. Alexander returns January 18 to assume the helm, with community support and a track record in local banking.
Affiliated Merchandizing Corp plans a High Point branded complex near Halifax with a three story warehouse for 17 Nova Scotia retailers, a 12 room showroom house, staff housing, cabins, pool, golf range and conference room. Dr Norval Luxon visits Carolina journalism school site in Howell Hall renovation. he predicts top five national status.
AP reports the 1960 Republican convention in Chicago could be dull unless Nixon gains the nomination amid Rockefeller withdrawal. Rockefeller criticizes party bosses, signaling potential primary clashes to let rank and file voters express preference before the July 25 start.
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