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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1957
Page
4
A devotional note cites Matthew 23 28 urging readers to beware outward righteousness that hides inner hypocrisy. It stresses that Christ sees through the false front and that people cannot fool God.
The article argues Ike has evolved since his 1953 oath with greater confidence and a steadier leadership style. It notes reduced fear of Congress and press, closer ties with business advisors, and a steadier approach to diplomacy. His second term aims at peaceful world leadership.
Florida Governor LeRoy Collins urged calm, moderation, and lawful steps in desegregation debates at his reinauguration. He argued the Supreme Court sets law but social changes must come from hearts, minds, and peaceful persuasion rather than boycotts or ultimatums. Bergman's brief U.S. visit drew mixed reaction as she returned to Europe.
Editorial notes that since Washington, presidents returning to the oath have urged national unity. Jefferson, Lincoln, Wilson, FDR, and Eisenhower each framed unity as essential, with Lincoln’s call “to finish the work” and “bind up the nation’s wounds” among the era’s most enduring lines.
Historical masthead notes the High Point Enterprise founded in 1884 with address on North Main Street Point NC and listing of editors and staff including Mrs R B Terry and C W Parson. It indicates annual subscription and advertising director roles and March 3 1879 publication reference.
Democratic Senators Douglas and Kefauver were stunned by last minute invitations to Ike’s inauguration. The note claimed they had helped elect Eisenhower, which they deny. The piece also notes Robert Montgomery rumors and a drought visit in Clovis, New Mexico, where Mayor Potter lost re election by 17 votes.
Lynn Nisbet reports that Rep. George Uzell withdraws from the speakership race leaving Kemp Doughton unopposed and enabling a quick House organization. Tax reform aims for net tax cuts of about eight million, shifting more burden to corporations and state/local governments while debating education funding and local control. Reform of the highway and prison systems draws strong opinions, with broad support for prison separation but concerns over funding shifts and centralization.
The piece outlines a Democratic overhaul under Jim Rawsleigh to field a strong mayoral ticket as George Covington prepares to relinquish power. Potential Republican contenders include Ed Mendenhall and I Paul Ingle, with other names like Capus Waynick and E LeRoy Briggs named as possibilities. A wry anecdote about a drinking man underscores local political tensions amidst broader civic concerns.
A collage of quotes and observations spanning napkin use by income groups, hot dog casings by region, a Las Vegas publicity stunt with PhD hotel staff, humorous mishaps in retail and shaving thoughts on five year plans, and quirks about Town Talk and Harvard campus nomenclature.
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