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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1954
Page
4
Fortune Magazine reports a $1.5 billion growth in home goods in the late 1950s as incomes rise. U.S. furniture sales may advance from $4.6 billion to about $5 billion with replacement demand growing, designer use spreading, and a shift toward faster replacements while high and low income groups drift from lifetime purchase ideals.
The resignation of Dr Clarence Manion as head of the President’s Commission on Intergovernmental Relations sparks talk of issues over his free speeches for the Bricker amendment. Yet a close look shows he was fired for not doing any work, with the commission meeting only five times since his Sept 4 appointment.
Citizens worry about House Committee on American Activities chair Welde proposing to audit wire service reporting. The piece questions the value and cost of a inquiry that could lead to minimum coverage rules, arguing accountability remains essential but measuring inches of type seems inappropriate.
William C. Hilton chair of the local March of Dimes writes praising the Junior Chamber of Commerce for its polio fund drive. The Enterprise defends backing worthy appeals while preserving faith in the United Fund and hopes for coordinated disease campaigns.
Walter E. Crissman announced his candidacy for resident Superior Court judge of the 12th district. He argues the district could support two judges, noting Judge H. Hoyle Sink's eligibility and retirement plans, the district's workload, and Crissman s record of public service and fairness.
The piece critiques a Princeton based survey by the Wengel Service Corp on postal finances. It argues the questions push toward a single outcome, claiming Americans want higher postage funds to cover costs and criticizing the method and sample.
William C. Viton chairman of the High Point Jaycees thanks The Enterprise editor and staff for extensive publicity during the 1934 Polio drive. He notes the campaign raised over 21000 and credits editorials articles and pictures with boosting public support and contributions.
After Lincoln Day gatherings in Charlotte and Raleigh, observers see strained state party ties and closer Democrat alignment with national leaders. Voters blame lack of strong GOP leadership while Democrats consolidate toward 1955 conventions and the Eisenhower era shifts. The search for recognized leadership continues amid mixed memories of past big names.
Washington notes Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay conducts a whale census with help from the Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service as leviathans migrate south to breeding lagoons. The piece humorously critiques administration rivals and mentions racing bets and a new clubhouse.
A reflective piece explores bank checks as promissory notes and the risks of insufficient funds. It catalogs check fraud types, past lending norms, and notes on credit culture, including anecdotes about favors, generosity, and the changing value of trust in financial matters.
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