Bible Thought for Today on Persecution and Conscience
A Bible thought for today cites Matthew 5 10 blessing the persecuted for righteousness. It adds an approving conscience is reward enough and notes God observes even the fall of a sparrow.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1958
Page
4
A Bible thought for today cites Matthew 5 10 blessing the persecuted for righteousness. It adds an approving conscience is reward enough and notes God observes even the fall of a sparrow.
A new two year data swap pact between the United States and the Soviet Union marks a significant break in tension. The agreement covers film radio and television exchanges and signals cautious potential toward broader understanding despite both sides not achieving all aims such as direct Moscow New York air service and uncensored broadcasts. The accord follows the 1955 summit and could ease pressures while not fully resolving rival objectives.
High Point hosts state church leaders for the annual North Carolina Council of Churches session with the State Pastors Conference and United Church Women. Speakers urge action against hate and prejudice, calling for Christian devotion to strengthen the nation and its ideals.
A Parents League series of meetings aims to urge teens toward good citizenship. The campaign highlights positive reinforcement for youths with strong conduct, noting that praising commendable behavior reduces delinquency and avoids labeling an entire generation for a few bad acts.
Editorial notes January unemployment estimates point to a larger than seasonal downturn with one third of major industrial centers flagged as substantial joblessness. New Jersey reports 8.47 percent unemployment, while New York City shows a rare mid-January drop due to garment trades.
Publisher notice from The High Point Enterprise explains copyright by The Associated Press and carrier responsibilities. The brief statement covers use of AP dispatches and post office registration.
The budget outlines mark a shift toward new Republicanism with cuts to welfare and local aid, and a military build-up. Key items include up to two billion dollars to transfer between DoD services, 3.9 billion for foreign aid, and a science education program replacing a 1.3 billion school construction plan.
Lynn Nisbet surveys political talk on 1960 governor race with names like Terry Sanford L Y Ballentine Henry Jordan Thomas Pearsall Luther Earnhardt Edwin Gill I Beveraly Lake and Lindsay Warren. The piece notes term limits may change and constitutional amendments could alter the field.
Cecil Prince presents editor Cecil Prince's reflection on UNC's need to reclaim its role as a leader of independent thought in the South. The piece recalls 1930s scholars like Odum and Graham and argues for bold, Candor driven inquiry led by a new generation, naming William Clyde Friday as the potential successor.
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