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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1957
Page
4
The Enterprise urges city voters to approve a $6,200,000 water sewer and traffic bond issue in a Feb. 23 election. It cites recent water outages, need for storage and filter plant expansion, sewer outfalls, and broader traffic improvements as vital for High Point’s welfare and growth and warns against apathy or default.
A proposal from the Southern Furniture Exposition Building executive committee seeks a bi county airport board to oversee present and long range air service. The plan emphasizes cooperation over competition and urges selecting capable leaders to direct implementation for improved regional aviation.
The first High Point Health and Safety Fair, praised by Major Charles Speed of the State Highway Patrol, is extended through this afternoon at the YMCA to showcase education research and community service. Governor's Traffic Safety Council data cites 1955 NC driver figures with over 1.8 million licensed drivers and 1.6 million vehicles, over 1,000 deaths and 17,000 injuries, and economic losses above 139 million dollars.
Lynn Nisbet argues North Carolinians are better informed about government as the General Assembly takes on heavy tasks. It remains to be seen whether this will shorten or extend the session. Leaders trust the public and hope informed citizens guide the state toward a better future.
The provided text shows the High Point Enterprise masthead with positions including President HRs R. B. Terry Diesel Treasurer Holt McPherson Editor and others. It notes the paper is published every afternoon and Sunday morning with circulation, carrier rates, and Associated Press affiliation.
A reader argues against federal and foreign aid citing tax burdens and waste. A foster mother shares perspectives on tracing biological parents, adoption, and the bond with adopted children. A separate column warns that Soviet disunity and Western rift risk emboldening Soviet moves in the Middle East and beyond. Daily Smith.
The author argues America faces no external threat but internal comfort and self indulgence. He urges citizens to reject ease, debt, and superficial pursuits, embracing toil and courage to sustain a nation under God. The sermon invokes Timothy and calls for a hardy, resolute people.
A reader laments furniture tax valuations and shares how a county official advised 10 percent of the house value, then corrected to 10 percent of assessed value. He recalls car buying tricks and a humorous anecdote about a government stamped maternity ward.
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