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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1959
Page
4
A devotional note cites Psalms 19 7 saying the law of the Lord is perfect and converts the soul. It claims obedience shapes our nature toward that law and brings spiritual and physical health.
After hours of discussion the mayor's advisory committee sticks with the original annexation plan for a five square mile area. Representative Kemp pushes for removing the eastern portion while supporting countywide zoning and shared services to improve development and drainage coordination. Senators Kirkman and Kemp praise careful handling and plan to back zoning to address long term planning gaps.
The United States consults Britain France and West Germany and other NATO members on the Berlin issue. A Big Four foreign ministers meeting is possible but no summit. The aim is to reassure allies, end direct Soviet negotiations, and coordinate a plan to withdraw Soviet responsibility from Berlin with Western powers while maintaining firmness against communism.
Editorial notes Mayor Wagner's committee may back permissive betting rules while Republicans warn the move could push a 4 percent city sales tax. Return of legalized wagering is debated as New York weighs revenue needs and offsetting illegal betting profits.
The piece argues the Mikoyan hoax is exposed as State Department influence reaches local groups to ease relations with Russians. It questions Dag and Dag Hammarskjold's roles and notes alleged Americans meeting Russians as part of a softening up scheme linked to the People-to-People movement, with critics accusing compromised officials of dishonor.
The piece argues Mikoyan visited New York under cover as a tourist while private dinners and luncheons funded by banks and corporations were staged to soften Americans. It asserts long preparation and names attendees from Bank of America, Irving Trust, and Standard Oil, challenging the tourist myth and noting a planned, not spontaneous, event.
Senator Sam Ervin cited Civil Rights Labor and National Defense as Congress’s top issues noting overlap with finances. He spoke to 350 at the Capital Area Development Association dinner, stressing regional attractions and area development groups operating without state aid. The talk touched on funding sources and tax considerations amid varied regional projects.
Charles Pearson discusses support for chambers of commerce and industrial councils in North Carolina. He notes potential legislative action to fund regional taxes for area development and highlights Archie K. Davis leading regional groups. He observes upcoming May town elections and rising candidate activity in major cities.
President Eisenhower outlined a 77 billion spending target with hoped for revenues just above that to balance the budget. He warned revenue shortfalls could throw balance off and trigger red ink, while declining to specify any federally imposed controls.
Union Bag Camp Paper aims to exchange 40 140 Highland shares for Union Bag stock on a tax free basis pending SEC approval. Tender offers to Security National Bank by March 2 set at .58 Union Bag per Highland share, with Highland Holdings roughly controlling 48 percent. World Day of Prayer proclaimed for February 13 by Mayor Jesse Washburn. Councilwoman Katherine Kirkman questions annexation fairness citing cost burdens and rural subsidies. Hi-Toms history noted as key Carolina League team in High Point Thomasville.
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