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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1965
Page
4
The piece reflects on Sir Winston Churchill’s leadership, ideals, and enduring influence as crowds in Britain and beyond honor his memory. It asserts Churchill’s stand for Western freedom, courage, and defiance of evil, suggesting his spirit inspires ongoing resolve for liberty worldwide.
North State extends its enlarged exchange to reach High Point and Randol man area with direct dialing and new Archdale exchange. The service boosts business and confirms North State’s commitment to community growth as telephones rise from luxury to necessity and reach 43,861 lines served locally.
McNamara announced a December 12 merge of the National Guard and reserves drawing criticism. Rep Rivers and Rep Hebert pledge full hearings on reserve structure while addressing broader military questions. Senate advocates of Viet Nam withdrawal are not on the Armed Services Committee, but their spouses may influence debate.
Washington writer Henry Cathcart notes President Johnson shifts budget focus from defense to social programs. Education poverty programs and health aid may offset defense cuts, while Viet Nam escalation risks higher costs and potential policy reversals. Congress eyeing early adjournment contrasts with Johnson's legislative agenda.
James Marlow notes the UN has grown from 51 to 115 members since 1945, a fragile body often rickety and priceless. He explains how great powers, colonial shifts, and Cold War tensions test the organization, with Red China kept out by U S influence but potential future changes on the horizon.
The piece notes five members insisting on veto power in the Security Council with the Soviet Union using veto over 100 times. It reflects on the UN charter’s refrain We the generations from the scourge of war and questions whether absence of major wars is due to fear rather than fraternity.
The United States and the Soviet Union hold vast nuclear arsenals while the UN struggles with veto power and ineffective big power actions. Indonesia left the UN this year. regional pacts like NATO exist to deter aggression, leaving the UN to peacekeeping in Palestine and the Congo but unable to halt a war between nuclear powers.
Sechrest Funeral Service has purchased assets and operations of Koonce Funeral Home and will staff the merged firm from its existing location at 1301 East Lexington Avenue and leased 414 S. Main. Former Mayor Arnold J. Koonce will serve in public relations and consultancy to broaden service to the southern city. Ground Hog Day facts and a long history of both firms are noted along with staff and leadership details.
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