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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1962
Page
4
The Paris protests reflect a civil clash as extremists on both sides challenge De Gaulle and the state. Officials blame lax counterterrorism for casualties amid unrest tied to Algeria’s struggle, with mourners bidding farewell to eight victims and law and order strained.
A political unknown George Romney shifts to governor race as he turns industrial success into political footing. His bold challenge and rapid rise echo Wendell Willkie’s 1940 nomination surge, with Kennedy noting patience as Americans watch Michigan front in national mood. The piece frames Romney as a transformative Republican prospect shaping GOP image ahead of 1964.
The council rejects using meetings as a forum for A G Whitener to push his bid for the Democratic nomination for Horace Kornegay’s U S House seat. The editorial argues public sessions are for public business, not personal disputes, noting Whitener’s repeated pressure for space and the paper’s own frustration with his lengthy diatribes.
Tunisian sources near Algerian rebels suggest a cease-fire may come by Thursday but the strength of the OAS will shape its effectiveness. Leaders promise guerrilla action against any transitional Algerian government, while French forces face a revitalized anti government mood in Paris and Algeria.
The High Point Enterprise displays its established date 1884 and pricing notices for mail subscriptions, along with a list of office addresses and key staff including D. A. Rawley president, Mrs. R. B. Terry secretary treasurer, W. W. Idol Jr. business manager, Holt McPherson editor, Bob Browne managing editor, and W. Paterson advertising director.
Negro leaders in Washington dispute Kennedy administration progress on civil rights. A President's Committee report lists 71 plants, mainly in air frame firms Boeing Martin North American Lockheed Douglas RCA, noting small gains in non white employment and supervisor positions from May 15 to December 15, 1961.
NAACP leaders challenge the administration to act on employment discrimination in the South. They cite rising white collar and nonwhite hiring gaps, and warn that key industries and state employment services continue segregated practices. They accuse the White House of trading civil rights for other priorities while promising strong action in 1960s politics.
The Democratic primary for North Carolina's eighth district heats up with Charlotte lawyer John P. Kennedy challenging incumbent Paul Kitchin. Kennedy criticizes Kitchin's six-year record while Deane's possible entry looms, and Mecklenburg County voting dynamics add uncertainty to the district's balance.
The article discusses campaign dynamics in the North Carolina eighth district with Deane Kennedy Kitchin and Jonas as focal points. It notes bloc voting is overstated, but priority support exists from Negro voters labor and New Deal groups. Kennedy leans on business backing, Kitchin on conservatism, and Deane on minority appeal. The main goal is to replace Republican Jonas in Charlotte with a new congressman.
A humorous note on Valentine cards contrasts with a wave of civic activity in High Point. JN Rawleigh shifts operations to Charlotte affecting 20 jobs while city leaders discuss urban renewal, CBD plans, and financing for parking facilities amid a promising regional redevelopment push.
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