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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
4
A Bible thought notes that a false weight is an abomination to God while a just weight is his delight. It cites Italian vegetable buyers scrutinizing scales and asserts God watches all transactions with microscopic sight, warning against cheating even oneself.
Generals assure President Eisenhower the National Guard will not be destroyed or reduced in strength. The meeting improves Guard standing at the Pentagon while a ruckus over six months active duty for new enlistees sparks political tension in North Carolina.
As the General Assembly opens, leaders predict major Hodges program will pass with debate over minor points. Some hope for a 90 day finish, others expect near July adjournment. tobacco concerns push for early homecoming. Highways tax reform and committee staffing dominate talks with public hearings and parade programs drawing attention.
A letter to the London Times argues Britain remains a first class nation despite declines in global influence. It cites sterling dominance in trade, trusted financial systems, and strengths in engineering, energy, and culture. The author urges confidence and vigilance against self-deprecation.
Editorial notes a four day national convention in New York City starting Saturday and reviews a January study by the American Jewish Committee identifying three factions within the Communist Party U S A Khrushchevist Den nis Stalinist Gates and a Titoist Gomulkaist led by John Gates. The proposed constitution asserts multiple roads to socialism and cooperation with all socialist minded Americans.
The national committee debates delaying a decision on party name and form with factions led by Foster and Davis opposing a shift to a political association. Khrushchevists push to remain a party as Soviet Russia backs Foster Stalinists, while Dennis remains secretary. Dissidence rises after Khrushchev’s speech and satellite uprisings, with aging membership and shrinking ranks in New York and nationwide.
The High Point Enterprise masthead lists publisher D. A. Rawley, secretary-treasurer Mrs R B Terry, editor Joe Brown, managing editor C W Patterson Jr, advertising director J Wr Ste, business manager B Loflin, and circulation manager. It notes post office mailing details and publication as a daily with monthly and annual rates.
The Power Authority of the State of New York led by Robert Moses plans a massive Niagara Saint Lawrence project funded by 600 million dollars in new bonds. Senator Joseph S. Clark Jr. proposes a license bill that Moses calls unworkable, while Harriman allies push public power. Moses warns the Clark bill could delay private financing and court battles loom over power development in New York.
Notes on the News argues public power advocates misread the Reynolds contract debate. It praises the Power Authority’s plan to attract industry to northern New York, highlighting ALCOA as a major local employer and noting the need for customers to buy roughly 750 000 kilowatts. It warns political dogma could push manufacturers away.
Greensboro High Point airport officials defend ongoing improvements while planning for a future bi county authority. they credit a $90000 federal land grant and lighting project for safety and weather usability and urge continued support of present operations until a broader joint facility replaces them. Local figures include Chairman J T Martin and Guilford Forsyth focus groups. and community notes mention Mildred Crowder CD events and Jaycees Jollies dates.
A humorous monologue contrasts a husband praising Mrs. Wilson for backing her husband against critics with the idea that more wives like her would reduce divorce. The piece lampoons political spouses and media reaction to Eisenhower era diplomacy and the Dulles era.
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