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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1954
Page
13
Ginger Waller argues that if boys are old enough to fight for country they are old enough to vote. She notes schooling years and civic education have changed since laws were passed and urges 18 to vote, citing education as citizen training and adult responsibility.
The piece argues 18 to 21 year olds lack voting maturity and guidance is needed. It contends early adulthood offers growth through college or work before making independent political choices. It asserts education alone cannot grant the necessary experience to vote wisely.
The writer argues for a simple test to prove voting capability regardless of age. The test would measure election interest education and mental aptitude and could show students are more knowledgeable than their parents.
The text argues that 18 year olds lack maturity to vote and are influenced by parents. It contrasts firearm ownership with voting readiness and notes school discussions aid understanding but aren not sufficient for electoral decisions.
A student body argues that 18 year olds are ready to vote citing education in history and current events. They credit class discussions and a weekly newspaper with keeping news fresh and encourage forming informed opinions.
W. N. Byans, 40, was given two six month sentences, each suspended for five years, after a conviction for assault and carrying a concealed weapon in Thomasville Municipal Court. No costs were imposed. Also sentenced were Golden Parker, 40, of Evans Street, and Charles Noland, 26, of Greensboro, for driving while intoxicated with the minimum $100 fine and a one year license revocation.
Dr. McLean B. Leath sues former employee C. D. Stanley in Municipal Court to recover a tractor, mower, and rake taken from a Randolph County farm. He alleges purchase of the tractor and accessories and says Stanley, then operator, left with the equipment after quitting. Damages sought total 1. In separate actions, Dolly Ridge seeks divorce from Raymond Ridge on cruelty and separation grounds. Vallie Mae Westmoreland files for divorce from Arthur Westmoreland on adultery. Two other suits: John L. Green vs Letha R. Green and Garvey Burchette vs Thelma Burchette divorce actions.
Detectives report thieves used an axe to enter East End Lunch at 614 E Washington St last night. They pried a rear window, opened the juke box and made off with about $10 in change two cigarette cartons and $2.50 in silver from the register. A second attempted cafe burglary at New Dixie Cafe on E Washington was halted by neighbors at 12 30 a.m. when they saw two men trying to force a rear window. glass was broken but entry not gained.
Piedmont Baptist Association plans a planning meeting and mission study institute at Rankin Baptist Church Friday at 7 30 p m Mrs Hoyle L All red is meeting chairman W C Adkinson leads devotionals and teachers include Mrs Carl Bell adults oat a Beige for youths Miss Jane Barnett intermediates and Mrs H D Minnis primaries A film Faith of French Americans will be shown.
Four area youths have enlisted in the U S Marine Corps and are at Parris Island S C for boat training. Enlistees Wallace D Nixon John F Dickens Luther A Workman of Ra Point and Denzel Goess Kernersville join for three years. They begin with 10 weeks of basic training followed by a 10 day leave. Sgt D Adamo notes ongoing unlimited Marine enlistments.
Jane Austin daughter of J Allen Austin a joint attorney who died January 19 qualified as administratrix of his estate. The estate valued at 63000 includes cash securities and personal property totaling 20000 and real estate owned in entireties valued at 42500.
Wal ter C Fisher of Queenston Ontario addressed 400 Lions at the fourth annual mid winter convention banquet in the High Point Recreation Center urging members to defend their way of life through community action. He cautioned against relying on pessimistic views and stressed voluntary association and local effort as civilization’s path forward. The event featured introductions, gifts, keys to the city, and musical entertainment by the High Point High School A Cappella Choir.
High Point College Library received over 500 volumes from the late Dr. William A. Lambeth of Morehead City a longtime college trustee. The gift from Mrs. Lambeth includes translations of the Bible in several languages and sets from John Wesley W. J. Bryan and other classic authors reflecting Lambeth’s wide scholarly interests.
Detectives cleared a second theft case in as many days charging 19 year old Euell Sexton of Muth T with larceny of a leather jacket from Melrose Hosier Hill. Sexton was picked up this morning and admitted involvement. He remains jailed unable to post 100 dollar bond. Case set for hearing next Monday in Municipal Court. Henderson Bailey 27 of Leonard Sr is accused of stealing a suit from a Black man at the same address. Bailey's trial is set for Monday. he was released on 100 dollar bond.
Arthur Corpening, manager, reported a highly satisfactory year from the Sheraton Hotel at the High Point Hotel Co annual meeting held Wednesday afternoon. He noted record January figures and presented officer and director elections with R T ident, J E Millis, Illiard, and others re elected as officers and directors.
The Enterprise corrects previous errors in a municipal court story about Obediah Allen. Allen's race was incorrectly stated as Negro and his age listed as 67. the correct age is 56. The Enterprise apologizes for the mistakes and prints the correction.
Snow and mixed rain flurried in the High Point area then eased. Forecasters expect above freezing temps, no ice, and a low near 32 with a high around 47 today. Tomorrow highs near 50 and clearer skies. Low temperatures statewide included a 27 degree reading in High Point.
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