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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1957
Page
4
A devotional note cites Acts 22 20 about the blood of the martyr Stephen. It mentions discussions over what Paul meant by who will deliver me from the body of this death and cites possible lessons from his sufferings.
The Guilford County Health Department dispute prompts call for an external inquiry from outside North Carolina. An impartial investigation should involve doctors and avoid entrenched personal ties, ensuring the board of health remains independent and effective.
Attorney General Herbert Brownell angrily denounced a Senate judiciary subcommittee hearing that revealed a federal Reconstruction era law allowing the President or a designee to use military force to back judicial decrees. He warned that the questioning was dangerous, while Ervin noted the approach relied on existing authority. Brownell’s stance, and the hearing, risk undermining civil rights legislation by exposing the limits of force-backed decrees in the pursuit of racial understanding.
Editorial notes King Saud of Saudi Arabia plans reports from Washington as Arab leaders seek to bridge Cairo and Ankara blocs during debate in the Senate on the Eisenhower Doctrine. The plan would warn Moscow and authorize 200 million dollars in aid while private diplomacy threads a path to Middle East unity.
Washington observers describe White House entertaining as conservative with limited alcohol. A recent Nixon cabinet dinner featured private pre and post events, while guests wore informal outfits such as a faded blue T-shirt and army boots. A shipwreck costume party hosted by Rep. Thomson and Thyra aimed for relief from formal schedules.
The National Guard would aid the regular Army with six months active duty. A White House reception exposed court protocol tensions as Supreme Court wives entered via the front door, sparking envy among lower court spouses. Navy feeding chief Captain Billy Johnson gifted Mrs Ullman with a 100 person cookbook. Republican switch: Meade.
High Point Jaycees back Raleigh Dingman for president of the North Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce citing his five year leadership in the Fighting Fifth district and civic activity. Also notes Rotary and international leader connections, a $5,000 Heart Fund gift by Jack Burris, and the ongoing Heart Center drive potential.
The High Point Enterprise publisher information lists officers and staff roles including President A Rawley and Secretary-Treasurer R B Terry, editor and managing editor names, and advertising director. The masthead notes street address at 305-307 North Main Street High Point NC and annual mailing terms.
Budget Bureau favors spending about 90 percent of 15 million for port development at Wilmington and only 1.3 million at Morehead City. The split raises concerns over Morehead City’s status and potential Southern Railway link from Goldsboro to Morehead City. Governor Hodges and others will outline progress and future needs at the Raleigh conference.
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