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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1964
Page
3
Editorial notes the Supreme Court ruling that U S congressional districts must have equal populations. It cites Georgia disparities and North Carolina gerrymandering, discusses Justice Harlan's sharp dissent, and argues the Court can enforce fairness to better represent the people in Congress.
City leaders urge cautious stance on federal cooperation and funding. They warn that resisting federal support could threaten future water supplies and bond markets, arguing that openness to federal funds preserves a community's character and credit.
Editor notes funds approved Feb 10 for a year long Senate subcommittee study of U S immigration policy. Kennedy Johnson push to end quota system targets national origins under McCarran Walter Act. Proposal shifts to skills and relative based preferences with staged five year repeal of country quotas affecting Europe Asia Africa and Caribbean nations. Latin America retains non quota status. aim is equal footing for all regions.
Established 1884 High Point Enterprise publishes daily and Sunday morning editions. The notice lists address, staff roles, AP membership, subscription rates, and carrier delivery guidance with a note on independent contractor carriers and home delivery contact.
The Supreme Court decides to curb legislative paralysis by enforcing equal representation in congressional and state districts. It empowers federal courts to intervene against malapportioned districts, potentially ordering at large elections until redistricting occurs. The ruling follows earlier decisions easing limits on judicial involvement in apportionment and cites constitutional authority on population-based districting.
A reader argues urban renewal requires federal funds for downtown slum clearance and railroad blight, criticizing Mayor Menan's opposition and urging federal support as essential to redevelopment. The letter cites the 1862 Railroad Act as historical precedent and stresses planning and outside financing.
A column by Mrs. John W. Dyer argues for a three part plan to wipe out downtown blight involving City Hall backing, state negotiations over a railroad right of way, and federal Interstate Commerce Commission authority. She cautions about possible graft in development bodies and urges public proof to Grand Jury while defending local investment over foreign aid funding.
Barron’s sees an upturn in furniture as the “Opulent Look” drives demand for home furnishings. Women at the New York World’s Fair pavilion and a surge in production capacity hint at consolidations and growth for many small Carolinas and Virginia based firms, with several large players approaching $100 million in yearly volume. The Spring Market in April is anticipated to be the strongest yet as firms expand to meet rising consumer demand.
The Boston Pops Tour Orchestra and Ballet Group of San Francisco join the 1984 65 season as top attractions, with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Ian Davis appearing February 27 and March 18. Dr. Willard Thorp visits High Point College next Tuesday for a public lecture on The English Major. A note from Sgt. Ronald W. Bevan thanks Jamestown and High Point for Yo Su orphanage fund gifts. The Snyder family tragedy marks the end of a long local service era.
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