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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1965
Page
4
A daily meditation cites Ecclesiastes 5 13 noting the grievous evil of hoarded riches kept by their owner to his hurt. The reflection warns against guarding wealth against its rightful purpose and the pain it brings.
High Point faces two interlinked growth barriers: a limited labor pool and a housing shortage, hampering the recruitment of qualified workers for local jobs. The issue mirrors Thomasville, where abundant jobs meet a short supply of available workers and affordable housing. Leaders urge investors and planners to pursue practical housing and development solutions to attract and retain labor and sustain growth.
A federal court injunction halted a brief strike by Southern Railway workers after a dispute over so called featherbedding tactics. Trains resumed normal service while the union and railroad agreed to talks ahead of the January 7 hearing in Columbus Georgia. The piece urges responsible public service and warns against perishable goods disruption.
The piece argues Congress may delay action on presidential succession despite urgency after Eisenhower’s heart attack and Johnson’s vigor. It reviews proposed 1964 rules for filling a vice presidency, presidential disability, and power transfer, noting likely Senate passage if ties stay amicable and quoting Johnson predicting prompt future action.
Leon Dennen argues that by 1965 the Western alliance strengthens despite strains over NATO and nuclear policy. He notes Western Europe’s recovery, Soviet economic strains, and rising openness of Eastern European satellites toward the West, while warning Congo and Vietnam will not soon see peace.
AP analysis says bipartisan unity remains unlikely for Democrats and Republicans in 1965. Johnson faces a divided Congress as Goldwater supporters clash with moderates, Senate rules reform debates, and labor and business pressures influence budget and policy aims. The upcoming House vote and party fighting will shape both parties' futures.
The Swiss-born master bridge designer Othmar Ammann, 85, who built the George Washington, Golden Gate, Mack, and the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, has died in New York. Also quoted are remarks by Commerce Secretary Luther Hodges. A humanist is described as part of the humanities division at the University of Chicago.
A 1965 New Year message expresses hope and resolve while noting the year’s challenges. The column recalls travel parsons’ insights on Jerusalem and Bethlehem, plus obituaries for Hugh Alfred Moffitt, 51, and Mrs. C. E. Crissman, 99, highlighting community contributions and family devotion.
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