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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1954
Page
4
Fragmentary notice from High Point region referencing an act dated March 187 and publication times in the afternoon and Sunday morning, lacking full context or details of the action.
Fourteen major American tobacco companies announce steps to reduce health hazards and questions raised by advertising by creating a research foundation. They acknowledge long blame for diseases since smoking began and note possible links to lung cancer, urging scientific inquiry to verify claims and clear up risks.
Dr Norval Neil Luxon dean of UNC journalism asks Midwestern North Carolina press group to recruit bright journalism students with the same vigor coaches seek top football players. He has led the school since December 1 and appeals to newspapers to help identify potential star performers in journalism for the state.
New York Governor Dewey asks the 1954 Legislature to adopt a fair procedure code for all state investigations. He warns against civil rights abuses in unregulated hearings and argues for presumption of innocence, counsel, and cross examination in inquiries. He fears smear tactics and seeks protection of a citizen’s good name from careless public hearings.
Local hopeful Betsy Durland Davis, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Davis, competes in final Maid of Cotton judging in Memphis among 20 contestants from cotton states. Prize includes a 65,000 mile international tour and Hollywood appearances, a liberal education in itself. Her High Point supporters back the brunette entrant seeking the crown.
The North State Telephone Company reports a net gain of 1300 telephone stations last year, bringing total telephones in operation to 23 750 across its three exchanges in this area, Thomasville, and Randleman. Growth points to 25 000 by year end as it expands facilities to meet rising demand and improve service.
A reflective piece urges readers to value today and the present hour. It emphasizes life as a one way street toward an unknown end and encourages constructive acts, making amends, and bringing happiness to others before tomorrow may not come.
Essay by George Sokolosky argues that Eisenhower sought to halt New Deal momentum and shift government away from war era policies. It criticizes Truman era loyalties, Civil Service pressures, and subversive influences while praising Ezra Taft Benson and the need for a robust economy free of politi cal manipulation.
Capitol Square notes rising opposition to judges on the North Carolina Supreme Court and district courts. Rumors set early fights for Parker, Moore, Barnhill, and Devin successors while the Senate race with Lennon and Scott looms as 1954’s main event. Filing lists close March 20 with voting May 29.
The column surveys 1954 as a year of possible major negotiations among nations, with Russia and U.S. defense contracts in unemployment areas likely flashpoints. It notes Senate leader Knowland's opposition to Eisenhower policy, calls out religious leaders for Man of God mentions, and includes light notes on lighters, a Korean War POW, and fire alarms in Winston-Salem.
The piece mocks Senators and Representatives for seeking higher pay while claiming to be overworked. It cites Rep. Oakley Hunter of California, noting his trips abroad and publicized complaints as examples of congressional self-praise and hypocrisy.
The passage compiles remarks by Sheriff Arvid Ows ey Senator Joseph Mc Carthy Rep Charles Brownson Marilyn Monroe Mae West Paris Soir Secretary Dulles and Senator Kefauver. It juxtaposes death in political conflict with international issues and domestic party divides.
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