Governor Hodges calls for nonpolitical highway board
Reports on Thursday's State Highway Commission meeting show Governor Hodges demanding a pay as you go statewide road program and urging the commissioners to resign so he can appoint a new board free of political influence. He warned of potential legislative revamping but prefers resignation over indirect action as he pushes to take highways out of politics.
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What Is Man in Genesis Creation and Faith
The piece argues that the Genesis creation account aligns with science’s long view of origins. It asserts humans are created in God’s image with dominion and purpose, while acknowledging human sin and the divine plan seen in Jesus. It concludes that faith and science support a coherent view of God, man, and salvation.
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Bricks Shortage Sparks 1955 High Point Expansion Plan
A boom to expand High Point faces brick shortages as home and industrial building rise, with millions forecast in 1955. The piece notes regional competition, the Formosa crisis context, and local TV developments including WUNC and WFMY coverage, plus light anecdotes about daily life and humor.
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Readers criticize road bond plan and liquor crackdown
Letters urge Hodges oppose the highway bond issue citing high debt and tax burden. Contributors defend fiscal restraint, autonomy of the Highway Commission, and study of state government. Other notices praise hospital care, criticize liquor influence, and urge stronger voter rights against liquor interests in North Carolina.
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Heirs to an Estate: The Fourth Estate and Free Press
A verse tribute to John Peter Zenger and the free press. It calls on readers to demand clean, truthful journalism and to reject sensationalism and smear, asserting that the press serves as a watchdog from East to West. The piece references historical figures and laments corrupt headlines while urging reform.
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