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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1964
Page
3
The piece praises General Wayrick as he plans a trip to Raleigh to meet Negro integration leaders. It argues for dialogue to replace violent protests, notes illness delayed efforts, and urges leaders to seek public support through lawful change. It highlights the civil rights bill as key to reducing pressure and framing a calmer era.
The latest Louis Harris poll shows President Lyndon Johnson leading Republicans toward a potential landslide, though signs of waning support and criticism press a reckoning. The piece cites Johnson's sensitivity to criticism, the ongoing anti communism campaign, and the need to define the right war. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Lucy Cook Coffin Ragsdale at 84, her legacy in Jamestown and education.
Britain's outflow of highly trained scientists to the United States and Canada sparks government embarrassment under Sir Alec Douglas-Home. In early February at least 18 scientists left, including a full team of physiologists, prompting alarm from the Association of University Staffs and attacks from Labour leader Harold Wilson.
Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges plans to shift primary responsibility for automation to his department. A Camp David briefing with 14 aides concluded automation is the era’s major economic challenge and should raise living standards and U.S. competitive strength. They emphasized training for displaced workers and cautioned against slowing technological progress. Hodges aims to broaden Commerce influence, potentially clashing with Labor Secretary Wirtz over jurisdiction and approach.
Plans to expand New South Motor Inn with 33 new rooms include a proposed sixth floor to house the String and Splinter Club if a deal is reached. Earl N. Phillips leads New South and supports bringing the club to the furniture market heart, while Sheraton changes affect leasing and a spring activation. The project aims to start April 27 for 115 rooms by Fall, with Charles Hayworth coordinating a luncheon to review the basements and terrace dining space for a potential new site. Maryfield Convalescent Home fundraising totals reach 131000 in 17 years plus 50000 private gifts and matching Hill Burton funds, leaving 140977 to raise for a 51-bed hospital and 202077 more to reach 60 beds. campaign begins in April as community support grows.
The piece notes landmark Supreme Court actions expanding federal influence over representation since 1954, including 1962 redistricting decisions. It recalls constitutional questions, past critiques, and Justice Harlan opposing the 1962 and current districting moves as the court reshapes legislative power.
The note questions alternative to court action when Congress fails to fix obvious wrongs. It argues courts rejected defeatist views by acting post 1954. Congress passed mild civil rights bills in 1957 and 1960, but faces a strong antidiscrimination bill now. Southern Democrats were not sole blockers. others ignored the issue. If courts had not acted, segregation could remain constitutional, harming U.S. foreign policy and racial harmony.
Denial T Kivett recalls a 1902 High Point area tragedy when his father and brother were killed by 11 sticks of dynamite while clearing new ground on a 350 acre Kivett farm later absorbed by the city for industry and homes. The report links Walter Kivett and family to a cabbage boom that fed northern markets and spurred land expansion.
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