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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1960
Page
2
The editorial criticizes the new federal budget as poorly built and politically ripe, noting a $437.74 per person cost and a promised surplus of $4200 million contingent on tax hikes. It argues revenue estimates were inflated and veterans benefits, debt interest, and other items were overoptimistic. The piece cautions skepticism from Congress and predicts limited tax relief, while praising the President’s effort to lay a better fiscal foundation.
The piece analyzes labor union influence on elections, noting unions' campaign money and loyalty, and assesses Vice President Nixon’s steel strike intervention. It argues inflation, work rules, and producer costs drive 1961 dynamics, urging a credible Work Rules Committee to address national production.
Aramco World recalls Robert E. Lee born in 1807 in Virginia and his anguished 1865 decision to surrender. It details the meeting with Ulysses Grant at Appomattox Court House, the terms granted, and Lee's somber farewell as he rode away with Traveler, the Confederate army's fate sealed.
Lynn Nisbet reports that hearings during Advis ory Budget Commission visits will not be shortened this year. Officials aim for more campus facility reviews and stronger administrative input on budgets, with dollar amounts flexible until the General Assembly. There is support for annual budgeting and possible two-year state budgeting practices. Congress prospects in North Carolina show incumbents likely to run for re election with Jonas remaining in the race and Hall seeking reelection from a hospital bed.
High Point United Fund celebrates a successful year with Howard Pancoast taking over presidency. A total of $253,823 was raised against a $250,774 goal, marking 101.2 percent of quota and a 118.4 percent rise from the prior year. Contributions supported grassroots community service and hospital radio gifts brightened patient care, while staff and volunteers received recognition for expanding civic giving.
AP reports on heated defense budget debate as President Eisenhower and General Taylor clash over needs and strategy. Taylor's book criticizes administration plans for economy and massive retaliation, warning of too small a role for the Army amid unsure deterrence and new weapon concepts like the B70 bomber languishing in development.
The article lists several candidates across districts including Graham Bar den Harold Cooley Alton Lennon Basil Whitener Ralph Scott Paul Kitchin Hugh Alexander Horace Kornegay William Murdock Dave Clark Roy A. Taylor and Thad Bryson. It notes rumblings of thunder in their bailiwicks, no clear opposition yet, and bets on Clark or Tail in the 12th with others possibly entering.
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