Education as Nation’s First Line of Defense, Rickover Says
The piece argues for strong educational funding and teacher development, warning against underpaid, overworked teachers and the rise of anti intellectual pressure. It cites Admiral Rickover’s stance on education as essential for national security and criticizes efforts to suppress public debate in favor of expert groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman G. Rickover
Admiral Rickover
Soviet
Russia
United States
Rickover
Bible Thought for Today Psalm 112 9
A reflection on generosity praising God’s sustaining righteousness. It urges imitation of the Infinite and asserts that giving to the poor does not impoverish the giver nor does withholding enrich.
Textile Trend To Low Wages Sparks Red China Textile Threat
Textile operators warn that wage declines to about 1.25 dollars an hour and cost-cutting pressure press U S and European mills. Red China doubles cotton textile output in its Five Year plan, aiming 11 billion yards by 1962, challenging world markets and signaling intensified global competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Congress
U. S
Textile World Reports
Red Soe
Southeast Asia
Red China
Hodges Budget Signals Big State Spending Ahead
Governor Hodges will present a budget message to the General Assembly outlining a program that will require many millions of new money. The legislature, starting with House Speaker Hewlett's committee announcements and Lt. Gov Earnhardt's finance plans, is set to review implementing bills as Hodges asks agencies to prepare proposals for improved operations. The tone suggests a lengthy, costly path to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodges
General Assembly
Addison Hewlett
Luther Earnhardt
House
Hewlett
Kerr Scott
Appropriations
Harriss of
Rowan
Blue of
Moore
Lincoln and the 1860 Republican Convention Victory
An editorial sketch traces Lincoln's rise to national prominence from early campaigns and debates with Douglas to the 1860 Republican nomination in Chicago. It notes his Cooper Union speech, anti slavery stance, and behind the scenes bargaining that secured the win on the third ballot.
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John C. Fremont
Lincoln
North
Fremont
Stephen A. Douglas
Senate
Douglas
Illinois
Young
Republican Party
Norman Judd
Republican National Committee
Chicago
William H. Seward
New York
Indiana
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Seward
Robert A. Taft
High Point Enterprise Masthead and byline
The High Point Enterprise 1834 established independent newspaper delivers afternoon and Sunday editions. The masthead lists D A Rawley as president and notes AP membership, with subscription rates $15 by mail and $18 by carrier per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia Neria Mais
Associated Press
Mai
Hewlett Names New North Carolina House Leaders For 1937
Speaker Addison Hewlett announced the House assignments just under 48 hours after the General Assembly opened. He named veteran chairmen Harriss of Rowan and Blue of Moore, and created key posts for Womble of Wake and Venters of Onslow while stressing a steady, workmanlike approach despite reported discontent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Addison Hewlett
Topa
Assem
Womble
Wake
Carl Venters
Onslow
Hewlett
Notable Start to 1959 General Assembly Session
Charles Pearson notes a smooth Senate convening and timely committee appointments as the 1959 General Assembly opens. Observers predict hard decisions on appropriations and taxes with Earnhardt to name committees, while Venters supporters prefer practical patronage and stronger members at key panels.
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Jordan
Venters
Congress
South Carolina
Senate
Sen. Co. V. Henkel
Earnhardt
General Assembly
Barbs by Hal Cochran on aging and youth at a party
The column muses on aging and a second childhood hinted by adult behavior at a gathering. A scene shows children marching out with school books as a fire disrupts the party.
Southerner Wyatt Blassingame Analyzes Integration Debate
Wyatt Blassingame argues the essential issue is Negro citizens’ right to send children to any public school, criticizing NAACP’s focus on high school integration and suggesting efforts should target the broader educational system. The piece also notes Harris Upham Co plans a new 35 office, Cummins Piedmont Diesel starts assembly, and Wesley Memorial’s church fund nears completion with 49859 dollars raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Blassingame
Blassingame
South
NAACP
Harris, Upham and Co
Winston-Salem
Neil Beard, Jr
Cummins Piedmont Diesel, Inc
Wesley Memorial
Anomalies and notices cross paths in Durham and High Point
A chaotic mix of national labor tensions at Sears Roebuck and Oregon picket clashes unfolds as Durham residents discuss the press, local culture, and civic duty. Bertha Snow Barbee of High Point dies, linking the city to its early industrial past. Choirs, concerts, and a large Torah service on a new campus mark a busy weekend.
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Sears, Roebuck
Oregon
Durham
George Gallup
Durham Herald-Sun
Bertha Snow Barbee
Fred G. Barbee
High Point
Earnest A. Snow
Connecticut
Asheboro
High Point High School
William B. Gold
B'nai Israel
Rogers Park
Beth Sholom
Chicago
Hebrew Theological College
Layman’s Movement
Southern Pines
Mid-Pines
Weyman C. Huckabee
Harris Covington
Hunter Dalton
George Tyler
N. M. Harrison
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Britain
Japan
President Abraham Lincoln
Ohio
Iowa
Wisconsin
Kan
Cooper Institute
New York City
High Point Enterprise
D. A. Rawley
Oats
Sonspener
N. C
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Charles Pearson
Moscow
Hal Cochran
Holt McPherson
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