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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1960
Page
2
The meditation notes a daily choice like the Children of Israel, blessing when obeying God’s commandments and curses for disobedience. It compares divine law to fire’s danger, urging protection through God’s warnings and the Ten Commandments.
Massachusetts Senator John Kennedy announced his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, becoming the second Democrat to enter the race alongside Hubert Humphrey. Kennedy leads in polls but faces undecided contenders and a Catholic faith issue, with Vice President Richard Nixon seen as the likely Republican opponent if he secures the nomination. The spring primaries and convention loom as key tests of strength for all candidates.
In Painesville Ohio a case dubbed the sniper slaying reveals a warning to parents as police probe the death of Charles R Clark. Though youths with air rifles were nearby the shot likely came from elsewhere, the piece stresses air rifles are not toys and require responsible handling to prevent tragedy.
Editorial notes a special federal grand jury convened in Biloxi Mississippi to investigate the Parker lynching. It discusses potential federal anti lynching legislation for 1960, states rights tensions, and comments by Attorney General Rogers and Civil Rights Commission head John Hannah on the broader impact of the case.
An opinion piece examines Nelson Rockefeller and his 1960 presidential prospects. It argues Rockefeller lacks the political maneuvering and broad public leadership experience to be a compelling national leader, contrasting him with figures like Hoover Roosevelt Truman and Eisenhower.
Lynn Nisbet surveys North Carolina’s 1960 outlook touching politics economics and social policy. He notes near equality in fiscal policy under governors Scott Umstead and Hodges and predicts politics will dominate the year with Hodges administration scrutiny as a key campaign issue in the Governor race.
Political analysis discusses Hodges programs and potential shifts under a new governor. It notes census timing in April, possible loss of a House seat for North Carolina, and the impact on redistricting. Population projections place Charlotte Greensboro Raleigh and Winston Salem above 100k, with growth in industrial development and small home industries.
A retrospective on Arabic proverbs tracing their origins from ancient camel caravans to modern daily life. The piece notes proverbs travel across cultures, major centers like Mecca and Medina, and cross languages, sharing universal wisdom while adapting to local color. It cites examples, contrasts Western sayings, and underscores how climate and geography shape maxims.
A survey notes financing for processing plants and home enterprises will grow as bank branches expand. It highlights the by-product safari industry, labor tensions tied to national trends, and a cautiously fair farm forecast with higher productivity at similar profit levels as last year.
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