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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1951
Page
4
A new SBI report on North Carolina’s state prisons alleges long standing rot from highway officials to guards who sell liquor to inmates. It calls for a legislative commissioned inquiry with broad authority to overhaul the system and curb theft and favors for parole.
A meditation on Lent’s purpose urges sincere heart renewal over mere fasting. The piece traces Lent's origins, contrasts Old and New Testament understandings, and emphasizes David’s repentance as a model, urging a lasting sanctified spirit aligned with Jesus’ teachings.
Public Works Director George Dean says incoming garbage trucks will reduce curb delays to 15 to 20 minutes. He cites 25 000 pickups weekly and notes crews will now work ahead of the loaded trucks, with cans returned behind houses once emptied.
A long critique argues the United States moves toward permanent war preparation under a new tax regime and social changes. It cites universal service, reduced private initiative, urban landlessness, and a growing proletariat while noting political corruption and divorce trends. The piece contrasts 1951 with 1900 and mentions Fulbright and McCarthy.
Secretary of Agriculture Charles Brannan warned that actions after the current period will determine the extent of potential controls to curb food price inflation in the months ahead.
Ohio Representative-at-large George H. Bender dominates GOP events, taunts Senator Taft, and stirs intra party ribbing with stunt diplomacy including distributing a 12,000 copy six page paper and TV cam era moments. Bender's antics provoke mixed reactions among Taft supporters and colleagues.
A contemplative piece on Abraham Lincoln, praising his moral courage and practical leadership. It links Lincolnian ideals to modern Washington, cites his stance against slavery, wartime powers, and commitment to liberty, and recalls his speeches and resolve amid civil strife.
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