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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1963
Page
2
John Flavel reflects that Jesus is taken up to fulfill his plan through dying, giving the final completing act to the work of salvation. The quote emphasizes the purpose of the ascension in accomplishing redemption.
Editorial argues against tax free revenue bonds to lure industry in North Carolina. It denounces bribery, urges state not to adopt special exemptions, and defends fair treatment of old and new businesses, stressing NC’s tradition of even handed justice and growth through merit.
The Post Office unveils a five digit Zip Code system next year for all addresses, claiming it will speed service by up to 24 hours. Day says big mailers will use it while individual senders may not, drawing humor over Aunt Minnie’s disinterest and the broader numerology trend.
Richmond Times-Dispatch notes Chief L D Harris of Prince William County police distributing an Open Letter to a teen-ager at a PTA meeting. The piece urges teens to grow up, contribute, and help others, contrasting with a dream world and calling for responsibility. The Wall Street Journal later reprinted Harris’s letter under Notable & Quotable.
The Dallas Morning News reports a Valley National Bank study finding that states with right-to-work laws led the nation in new jobs in a one year period. Arizona Florida Utah Texas among top states with such laws in force, supporting claims that these laws boost employment and counter union power.
A University of Pennsylvania student travels through Spain amid parade of European parks and nightlife. Public spaces in London Paris Rome and Barcelona influence his plans as he contemplates restraint and social expectations.
The High Point Enterprise column recounts an English fiancee and her American partner jailed in Barcelona for a public kiss. They spent two days in jail and paid fines of 83 dollars each, while noting Spain’s strict courtship norms and a long, witty cultural aside.
FBI looks at rising U S crime through nine months of 1962 data showing a 5 percent increase from 1961. From 1966 to 1961 crime rose 170 percent while population grew 38 percent, with youth under 18 driving a large share of offenses. Experts blame urban growth, social instability, and greater opportunity for crime amid rising affluence and suburban spread.
The article argues preachers must speak plainly to everyday people not just scholars. It cites Luther and Jesus to stress language in sermons should reach individuals in all walks of life, urging Christ centered preaching that addresses personal crises and real needs.
The 1963 General Assembly convenes in Raleigh with weeks to go before opening. Legislators and lobbyists stream in as members finalize district affairs and prepare votes. Highway safety tops the agenda with calls for increased patrols and alcohol tests, while lawmakers list urgent needs and various bills. Senate leaders promise priority to safety measures as seats fill with briefs, mail, and organizational activity.
Rep A A McMillan of Wake County backs chemical tests for drunken drivers to cut injuries and deaths on highways. DMV and the North Carolina Traffic Safety Council seek more highway safety legislation, with auto inspection likely to spark debate. Governor Sanford favors court reforms and keeping the patrol under DMV for insulation from politics.
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