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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1954
Page
4
Rep. Daniel A. Reed argues that further tax reductions can boost government revenue by stimulating growth. He cites Britain and Canada, warns against sales taxes, and urges revamping the disordered internal revenue system to reduce inflationary waste while preserving needed government funds.
Dr. W. R. Locke of High Point College delivers a New Year message urging happiness as a by product of purposeful living. He notes happiness comes from actions and serving others, not from objects or places, and cites the Apostle Paul for perseverance and faith as pathways to fulfillment. He invites readers to begin the year by undertaking meaningful goals rather than chasing mere novelty.
A Christmas stray dog at the Treasury leads to a Hyattsville owner being traced by Secret Service. The article also notes Eisenhower era housing estimates and a reactivated Citizens Committee for Eisenhower in the 1954 elections. It mentions helmet failures in air force ground ejections and calls for stronger head protection.
A compilation of quotes and notes from 1953 covering Congress, cabinet changes, tax issues, foreign affairs, and public figures. Highlights include Francis Shelly proposing a diaper service tax deduction, Durkin’s resignation as Labor Secretary, Truman tax break on memoirs, and jests about Washington politics, media, and diplomacy.
A reader praises an editorial on marriage and laments social double standards while discussing a letter about parking congestion. The piece cites Hudson Motor Car Co backing a National Parking Study Council and notes reporters gathering city examples. It also includes brief quotes from Ambassador Arthur Dean and Deputy Secretary Burgess on Korea and fiscal policy.
Ben Douglas, head of the State Department of Conservation and Development, visits High Point for conferences and a notable Rotary Club talk by Senator Clyde Hoey. Local leaders discuss a parking project along the Southern railroad tracks and the impact on downtown trade. public access to meetings is urged after a Guilford election board session controversy.
Quinton G Brown from Reidsville North Carolina thanks The High Point Enterprise for a Christmas article about a delivered package and the postman who helped. He expresses gratitude from his family for the thoughtful treatment and support shown.
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