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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1964
Page
6
Roger Babson argues that rising local taxes persist despite proposed federal tax cuts. He blames debt, welfare costs, and aging infrastructure while urging honest management and efficiency. He notes wage pressures, highway and school expenses, and calls out political manipulation for votes.
In Ottawa, former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker told Progressive Conservative delegates he seeks clarity on support. The convention promptly re elected him party leader, with about 40 of 800 delegates opposing.
A reader asks if donating blood harms a fetus. Dr Mother says pregnancy is not harmed by donation and cites no risk to the baby. Other letters discuss a toddler’s milk flavoring, internal versus external hemorrhoids, seven month gestation, and diabetes risk with large birth weights.
Reader asks about leg cramps and diabetes risk. Dr. Molner explains simple checks, weight control, and early blood sugar testing. He notes he cannot answer individually due to volume and asks for a self addressed stamped envelope and 5 cents for a leaflet copy.
The famed French acrobat Charles Blondin rose to fame after debuting at six and repeatedly crossed Niagara Falls 160 feet above water. He performed in 1859 with varied acts including blindfolds, a wheelbarrow, stilts, and even a midrope omelette. The bagpipe reportedly arrived in Britain with Roman invaders about two millennia ago.
Robert E Sherwoods Abe Lincoln in Illinois aired on NBC. Jason Robards Jr portrayed Lincoln with authority while Kate Reids Mary Todd showed growth but limited space dulled Lincoln's early life. The teleplay impressed with stage realism yet lacked full motivation for Lincolns return to Mary Todd.
February 6, 1964, entry for Broken Arrow T. Houston appears, noting local event detail from the era. Limited readable text provides a date and person name without full context or location.
On a trip to town a prospector in Powder River returns to discover his partner slain and their gold gone, setting a harsh frontier crime scene in a Western film.
A partial broadcast grid lists shows airing across WETV Charlotte WSLS Roanoke and related times. Entries include Father Arthur Smith Loretta Yourd Dr Kid Edge of Night Lawman Hazel Secret Storm Rawhide Perry Mason Adventure Vino Clubhouse Nurses Uncle Loony Sea Hunt Weatherman News Late News Sports Movie Crankite and other program labels.
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