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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1958
Page
4
A concise devotional notes Seek and ye shall find Matt 7 7 and invites readers to say come in for he stands at the door and knocks a moment of spiritual reflection
The piece argues China’s pullout from North Korea will not reunify Korea. It notes 350,000 Chinese troops in Korea and 600,000 South Korean soldiers under U.S. oversight, with U.S. forces in Okinawa, and cautions that China’s exit could provoke renewed Communist aggression and Japan’s insecurity.
Durham seeks a countywide up to date history linking the city to Durham County and persisting efforts to name a writer. High Point weighs a comprehensive modern development history as Adj. Gen Waynick’s project wanes and the Chamber of Commerce considers a full city story despite funding hurdles.
The article notes public health unease as rapid growth in atomic energy and radioactive substances raises safety concerns. It cites the United Nations panel convening in 1955 to study radiation hazards, the mixed view on risks versus benefits, and a two thirds cut in permissible radiation exposure for workers and nearby residents.
The article weighs hazards from radiation on future generations against medical and industrial benefits. It notes fallout fears, but cites widespread use of radioisotopes in medicine, industry, and agriculture. Public health and state actions push for radiation controls and licensed X-ray use. The AEC emphasizes strict safety and a strong safety record.
The High Point Enterprise company details list officers and staff roles including A Rawley as president and R B Terry as secretary treasurer. The document lists editor, managing editor, advertising director, business manager, and circulation manager with names and titles.
Publication details show the High Point Enterprise uses Associated Press content and notes delivery options. It lists pricing for mail subscriptions and disclaimers about independent contractors and carrier duties. The notice mentions March 3, 1879 and entrance as second class matter. It includes advertising agency Ward Griffith and Company.
Senator Harry Byrd announces retirement from the Senate, joining Senator Knowland and Senator Jenner as leaders stepping away. The piece traces bipartisan coalitions with Taft, critiques executive interference, and predicts a shift toward younger, university‑leaning leadership amid changing American politics.
Lynn Nisbet discusses public versus confidential aspects of investigations into public official activity. He cites the State Ports Authority and Leon Williams for administrative director, then details the Eastern Carolina Regional Housing Authority Camp Seymour Johnson land titles, wartime property transfers, and subsequent deals with government-backed housing authorities amid questions of legality and profits. He notes no clear victim or proven crime, just doubt about lawfulness.
Charles Pearson critiques calls for publicity on a North Carolina public business matter involving major Eastern Carolina figures. He notes Governor Hodges pushed for investigation and argues a $39,000 investment could become a million dollar deal without law or moral violations, urging full transparency. Hard roads comment mocks optimistic highway progress as NC aims for universal hard surface roads amid freeze risks.
A 1200 strong Methodist convocation in Washington calls for a modern social gospel to reach mobile urban Americans. Leaders urge churches to break class barriers, use mass media, and emphasize care for all people regardless of status, urging conversion through relevance and service.
A poetic meditation on the World Day of Prayer describing dawn spreading across seas and lands. Women in Southern Isles gather to worship as prayers rise in many tongues, uniting diverse peoples in a single universal service before the Father. The imagery closes with sunset and the fading day.
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