Communists Hammer Laos As West's Weakest Link
The essay argues Laos is the Western world's weakest link in Southeast Asia, with Pathet Lao guerrillas led by Kong Le challenging Nosavan's government. It notes Red China and the USSR supplying arms, the embassy attack, and the aim to keep Red China from Southeast Asia while protecting South Viet Nam Cambodia and Thailand as chain links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laos
United States
Southeast Asia
Congo
Cuba
Caribbean
Indochina
Nothern
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Cambodia
Red China
Pathet Lao
MacArthur
Korea
Greece
Yugoslavia
Nosavan
Kong le
Russia
Thailand
Malay Peninsula
Singapore
Indonesia
Southwest Asia
High Point in 1960 and Prospects for 1961
A retrospective on High Point in 1960 highlights political battles a growing city faced. It notes racial tensions, sit-in demonstrations, and police action, plus population topping 61 000 and downtown development plans. The piece forecasts continued Republican activity and downtown expansion in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Malcolm Seawell
Terry Sanford
Dr. I. Beverly Lake
Richard Nixon
Robert Gavin
Justice of
Ed Mendenhall
Be It Resolved Be it resolved for 1961 hopeful outlook
The piece muses on New Year resolutions, noting the thin line between old and new years and the human habit of promising change. It reflects on national ideals, liberty, and the role of a new administration, urging continued engagement, inquiry, and free expression as a citizen pledge for 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Sara
Sunday Sermon Urges Parishioners to Return to Church
A preacher argues for renewed church attendance at the start of the new year. He warns that empty pews mock faith and harm children, urges commitment to God, and contrasts worship with grumbling and poor example. He compares devotion to a woman shopping, stressing sincerity over ritual.
Going to Church on New Year's Day
A reflective piece on churchgoing notes the uplift and renewal found in worship. It contrasts a disappointing church visit with a joyous outcome, quoting a professor about being a sinner saved by grace and the church as a source of comfort guidance and strength. It frames the new year as a time for penance pardon and renewed faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Haggai
God
Inauguration crowds bolster presidential protection effort
Washington security for the 1961 inauguration relies on 3000 officers and guards including 1600 district police 900 military and 155 armed services police with federal agents rotating in. The effort covers the parade route and events from Jan 18 to 20 plus measures like bird proofing trees at the parade and spectator guidance to stay curbside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Bennett
Enterprise Assn
Washington
Secret Service
State Department
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine
National
Armed Services
U. S. Park
White House
Capitol
Baughman
Grandstand
Walking with God Into the New Year
A devotional verse text in which the speaker trusts in God’s guidance and provision for the coming year. The poem bids farewell to the old year and welcomes the new, affirming faith in the everlasting arm, divine care, and a steady walking with the Creator through uncertain paths. An anonymous author signs the piece.
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Yalu River
America
Lord
Christ
Father
Jesus
High Point Enterprise
Dally
Gentayie
High Point T Enterprise, Inc
D. A. Rawley
Ceeeeeers
B. Terry
Holt McPhereson
Joe Own
Wiss
W. Patterson, JR
Isanages
Charles G. Loflin
Post Office
N. C
A. E. Baughman
Ike
Robert Marks
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