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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1959
Page
4
A devotional notes that fear contrasts with the spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. It urges self examination of spiritual confidence and emphasizes relying on God and Christ rather than personal strength. The piece likens divine support to a Reserve Bank of the Almighty.
Democratic Chairman Paul Butler faces calls for resignation after criticizing Congressional leadership. The party shows concern over Democrats' inability to translate control into strong policy, while Republicans watch internal strife. The piece argues Butler's usefulness has been outlived and urges finding a new chairman and candidate for victory.
National Safety Council counted 272 highway deaths over the 54 hour weekend, below the 350 estimate. The tally topped the 262 deaths recorded in 1953, with nine million cars and 25 percent more mileage, highlighting the human factor in crashes and urging safer driving ahead of Labor Day.
Editorial notes a House Armed Services subcommittee probe into retired officers and defense contracting. Adm. Radford and Gen. MacArthur may testify as lawmakers seek guidelines for post service work. Bills proposed by Javits and Douglas would tighten penalties and restrict retired officers from certain sales to all services.
A reader critiques a proposed Moscow State Orchestra benefit run by Sol Hurok and backed by the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies. He questions ties between atheistic Soviet governance and Protestant values, warns against pro-Russian/anti Christian ambiguity, and argues for clear stance on politics and faith.
Analysis notes the General Assembly curbed state power to take private property, contrasting with 1957 limits that favored corporations. It covers health and safety exceptions, compensation needs, Mount Mitchell park land, billboard bans, and a cut to condemnations in a Wilson family matter amid Hodges Henkel feud.
The article questions whether a recent North Carolina law allowing state land seizure for park entrances counts as special legislation benefiting private interests. It notes no precedent or broad policy impact and cites potential Supreme Court review. It also discusses gubernatorial appointment pressures and delays amid a death creating a highway commission vacancy.
James Marlow surveys attacks on the Supreme Court, noting the court’s continued stance against racial segregation and civil rights challenges. He discusses implications of a potential North Carolina governor’s succession and ABA proposals on state versus federal authority, highlighting past rulings and ongoing political debates.
County tax supervisor Herbert A. Wood reports Guilford County's last year set a historic tax collection record with 98.23 percent of the levy paid. The $6,698,605.18 payments out of $6,819,421.22 indicate most of the levy was collected, reducing advertising for sale. Also notes progress on the city county building and other local business updates including Prins of High Point Inc and mobile home market trends.
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