Bible Thought for Today Reflects on Present Moment
A brief devotional quote emphasizes the present as the crucial moment in life. It cites Matthew 26 18 and urges readers to seize today since yesterday is past and tomorrow may never come.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1959
Page
4
A brief devotional quote emphasizes the present as the crucial moment in life. It cites Matthew 26 18 and urges readers to seize today since yesterday is past and tomorrow may never come.
North Carolinians applaud the settlement between the Greater University trustees and the State Board of Higher Education. The Raleigh executive committee unanimously approved a peace plan preserving internal school affairs to trustee groups while allowing the coeducation board to handle overall planning and review. Spokesmen from both sides express satisfaction and hope the long dispute is settled, with better coordinated state education across institutions.
Evangelist Billy Graham abruptly canceled his Dallas address last night to fly to Mayo Clinic for eye treatment. He advised Soviet Premier Mikoyan to study churches to understand American strength, warned of a clash between faith and atheistic ideology, and urged moral discipline despite advanced technology.
The piece notes Alaska becoming the largest state and claims shifts in rankings for mountains and other superlatives. It jokes about distant geography and the challenge of adjusting to a vastly larger union as the new arrangement takes hold. The tone blends humor with keen observation of change.
The piece analyzes Cuba and Latin America's move toward constitutional democracy, noting 1957 elections in several nations and recent leadership changes. It reviews U S policy history, the Platt Amendment’s rollback, and U S actions affecting Batista and Castro, including arms embargo impact.
The High Point Enterprise notes its 1884 founding and states it is an independent newspaper published in High Point North Carolina. It lists staff roles and policy on subscriptions and delivery, including distribution and advertising representation.
The column notes Walter Reuther crossed a picket line to lunch with Anastas Mikoyan, discussing the protest by Hungarian and other refugees and questioning State Department involvement. It reflects on Mikoyan’s reception in Washington and potential political signaling. The piece taunts politicians and labor leaders while predicting scrutiny from émigré communities.
Letter writers recount an emotional Friday night near North Main as crowds moved toward a wreck scene and confess their guilt at hindering EMS. Another editor argues expansion should focus on culture, slum clearance, enforcement, and services, not just land area, urging officials to address morality and annexation questions.
A compilation of public opinions critiques on Little Rock school destruction and annexation secrecy. The text includes statements by W. C. Bershears on local education collapse and governance debates, plus remarks from Barry Goldwater and John F. Kennedy about policy ethics and accountability. A juvenile suspect questions about a murder spree are also cited.
Members of the First Presbyterian Church share a positive reception to plans for a new manse. Fathers, mothers, and families express hopes the home will strengthen church life and provide space for gatherings and outreach.
Charles Pearson sketches French floor show culture with a witty aside negating de Gaulle’s austerity. The piece offers humorous observations on performances and public reception highlighting quirks of French entertainment.
Mrs. Hunter Dalton Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Herbert von Thaden lead a North Carolina list in the first edition of Who's Who of American Women. The volume highlights civic work publishing and industry figures and foresees a bold future for America driven by science transport and shared prosperity.
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