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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1963
Page
2
A concise quotation attributed to Minot J. Savage about how present actions shape the future and pave the path to the next life. The line emphasizes responsibility and foresight in daily living.
Clemson College admitted Harvey Gantt a 20 year old transfer from Iowa State to study architecture, testing South Carolina’s progress on integration. The editorial compares Gantt’s entry to James Meredith’s at Ole Miss, noting the higher national image stakes and urging South Carolina to fulfill its responsibilities with equal rights and opportunities.
State Board of Elections seeks bipartisan help to curb absentee ballot abuse while preserving access. Proposals include county wide ballot issuance by all parties, notarized signatures, and tighter application procedures to prevent fraud, with sales tax deduction details illustrated by state tables for residents itemizing deductions.
Editorial argues De Gaulle blocks British entry to the Six while Hallstein pushes for Britain talks. Adenauer’s stance fluctuates as Schroeder supports admission. The six nations face pressure from Italy Belgium Luxembourg and the Netherlands amid France’s veto power and potential retaliation against African colony associations.
An aged rate card from The High Point Enterprise lists subscription options by mail with prices for 1 year 6 months and three months, noting department roles and addresses in High Point North Carolina. It names Dr Rawley and Mrs R B Terry as officials, Holt McPherson as editor and managing editor, plus advertising and circulation roles.
The text notes De Gaulle’s dismissal of a rival common market led by Britain, the United States, and Japan, while acknowledging the strong American footprint at the Brussels talks. It cites the Trade Expansion Act authorizing the President to lift U S duties on goods where the United States and the Common Market exceed 2 percent of world trade, a threshold likely to widen with Britain's entry.
James Marlow analyzes how isolationism, long dormant, resurfaces as discontent spreads over Europe’s defense burden. He notes NATO gaps, Europe’s recovery, and U S shifts like pulling missiles from Turkey and Italy, with senators led by Mike Mansfield warning of a dangerous drift back to isolationism unless European allies share more of the burden.
A reader laments police shortages in Greensboro and High Point, arguing low pay and abuse deter applicants. The letter condemns attacks on officers, praises police protection, and criticizes politics and labor unions, citing Kennedy era labor issues and urging responsible leadership over “Anti Labor” rhetoric.
The letter-worne discussion praises young men who supported the ABC issue in High Point. It notes criticism of ABC stores and argues for legalization to fund revenue and curb bootleggers. It recalls past referendums, federal efforts, and calls for unbiased, community discussion. The Newcomers Club expresses appreciation for The Enterprise coverage.
Dr N M Harrison leads a plan to host several hundred foreign students in North Carolina for a weekend in March to showcase American family life and foster international understanding. The effort seeks broad town involvement and could become an annual event highlighting the community’s role in education and global goodwill.
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