This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1958
Page
4
A daily devotional note cites Proverbs 25 21 urging kindness to enemies with bread and water The verse frames kindness as the antidote to enmity and suggests that adopting such mercy could reduce the number of enemies in life.
In a broad critique by Joseph C. Harsch and Dean Acheson, the West must win on multiple fronts including space race, economic strength, and military unity. The piece urges amplified NATO cohesion, allied solidarity, and decisive development to show democratic superiority and rally free nations.
Oil prospecting heats North Carolina tidewater as state geologists report encouraging signs from sediments offshore and onshore. U S Geological Survey studies note fossils resembling Texas oil formations and wildcat drillers seek further confirmation, while experts warn against feverish speculation on a hopeful but uncertain tip.
Editorial notes Rochdale’s Feb 12 contest as pivotal yet not predictive for Britain’s next general election. It highlights Labour’s post victory confidence, Conservative resilience under Macmillan, a three way race with Lu dovic Kennedy, and gains in by elections. It also cites economic indicators, pound stability, and parliamentary votes shaping the mood ahead.
The High Point Enterprise printery masthead lists staff roles including President Mrs. R. B. Terry and Editor Joe Brown. It notes circulation by mail and carrier, two price tiers per year, and Associated Press rights. It includes mailing and legal notice language for year publication and distribution terms.
The piece argues the White House and State Department influence curtailed congressional investigations. It cites Robert Morris resigning from the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee, pressures from Arthur Watkins, and parallels to McCarthy and Dr. Schwartz. It notes Trudeau Trudeau.
Around Capitol Square editor Jeff Wilson surveys North Carolina leaders amid a revenue slump. Agriculture expects modest gains in 1958 with steady tobacco and livestock growth. education expands driver training and studies. finance anticipates easier money and better economy. health emphasizes prevention and nutrition. revenue says tax collections hold with soft consumer taxes.
The column mixes humorous quotes on prudence, Florida weather chatter from Burris and Boyce, and reports on Florida crops and real estate. It also covers charity mail issues at High Point, a naval Antarctic voyage of Thurlow Smith, and a light wedding incident recap. The piece preserves local names like St. Petersburg and Fort Lauderdale, and mentions the U.S.S. Wyandot and Antarct ic operations.
A collection of short items and quips spans topics from pastel fishing reels for women and children’s pain remedies derived from cobra venom to a Texas headline about a dead man plotting his own death. Other notes touch on weather omens, Larry Adler in Singapore, and a Maine farmer seeking a sturdy barn broom.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.