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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1961
Page
8
A veteran observer recalls the Kennedy inauguration and the long tradition of pageantry, weather hardships, and human folly surrounding presidential swearing in. The piece traces historic inaugurations from Washington to Eisenhower, noting moments of tremor, cold, crowds, and famous lines.
The British Labour Party fractures amid internal feuds with moderates led by Hugh Gaitskell clashing against leftists. The dispute raises questions about postwar alliance cohesion as Britain struggles to defend NATO while some factions push nuclear disarmament and an anti American stance.
The AP reports on Adm. H. G. Rickover overseeing rapid growth of the U.S. atomic fleet. Since the Nautilus first nuclear voyage, 41 atomic submarines are planned or built, plus an 80,000 ton carrier and other nuclear ships. The Navy targets 90–100 attack subs and about 45 Polaris subs, while debates over Soviet capabilities continue.
Meyer Davis, veteran musical director, will coordinate eight bands at Kennedy inauguration balls in Washington. He will cue dances for 12000 revelers, medley Harvard songs, and perform for the President and Mrs Kennedy at two venues. Davis notes Trump era rivalries and emphasizes patriotic tunes and campus medleys while avoiding rock and certain period songs.
Detroit AP reports car owners vented about not being asked for real opinions on cars while American manufacturers conduct heavy consumer research. The AMA summarizes show responses as interesting but not sensational and notes hopes for quality, operation costs, safety, and performance of present American cars.
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