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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1957
Page
4
A Bible thought reminds readers that God keeps those whose minds are fixed on Him in perfect peace. If our wills are aligned with God's will, we are freed from bearing the outcomes, trusting Divine Love to handle the results.
A reader condemns the large nonmilitary foreign aid budget arguing $1,750 million requested for the coming year plus $2.6 billion in military aid and loans abroad wastes goodwill. The piece cites Egypt India and South American states and questions whether the U S can sustain such spending and still foster free enterprise. It urges better organization and prudent administration of aid funds.
The article surveys the arge questions raised at the Nation of Secondary School Principals convention about the schools role in the community Morality and character training in homes is debated with concerns about alcohol abuse and the schools duty to shape values While size and expansion since World War II have changed schools the quality of instruction remains a focus as authorities plan more and bigger schools
Editorial discusses Eisenhower doctrine aims to repel direct and indirect Communist aggression in the Middle East. Dulles and Eisenhower frame aid to bolster local defense forces to prevent subversion, with historical parallels from Austria Czechoslovakia and Guatemala cited. It notes rising Soviet influence in Syria and economic dependence in Jordan, and references Inter-American and Baghdad Pact efforts against subversion.
Senate investigator John L. McClellan, 61, guides a wide reaching probe into labor racketeering from his Washington office. The Arkansas native, lauded for keen legal mind and bulldog discipline, has endured personal losses and a demanding schedule while pursuing testimony and thousands of letters from across the country.
Lynn Nisbet reports that lawmakers face pressure for higher teacher salaries amid strong backing for a 19.31 percent rise, with some pushing 20 percent. Some teachers threaten strikes unless pay boosts span retroactive years, while a minority of extremists risk undermining reform and messengers send poorly written pleas to legislators.
Notes discuss the 1957 General Assembly signals affecting 1960 contests for Governor and U S Senate. Terry Sanford’s Winston-Salem speech draws attention as Kerr Scott allies coalesce around potential bids while Hodges maintains focus on current duties. Powerful lawmakers may tip scales in forthcoming party alignments.
Three Cities Development Committee chair Paul Ingle pushes for quicker jet service in Greensboro High Point Winston Salem urging Florida Palm Beach progress as model. Airport issues include drainage and two parallel runways as a plan for end of 1958. Local highway safety fixes and a growing High Point telephone exchange are noted amid community anecdotes.
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