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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1953
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise announces second class mail status under the Post Office rules following the Mar 3 act. The notice explains publication timing as afternoon and Sunday morning delivery in High Point.
The piece notes a nine billion dollar deficit despite record Treasury receipts, prompting the Ways and Means Committee to back a six month extension of the excess profits tax. It argues spending must be controlled before any tax reduction and calls for realistic deficit management, with a cautious view of immediate tax cuts.
High Point leads North Carolina in donating blood for polio gamma globulin injections in Caldwell County. The city exceeded its 1952 53 donor quota, yet even full last year’s pint supply would cover only a fifth of the 10 000 inoculations underway.
Mrs. Valette J. Harris pushes for improved dog pound conditions after council debates, recalling California towns restricting dogs per household to curb noise. Officials hesitate to propose drastic licensing measures, aiming to appease pro dog voters while improving facilities.
George Sokolosky argues that professors hold a moral responsibility beyond diplomas. He critiques Sidney Hook’s notion of rational inquiry as the basis for academic freedom and insists parents and society must police influences on children.
The Demolay Project High Point seeks $750 to equip a photographic dark room at the Oxford Orphanage. They already contribute $100 and ask friends of the orphanage for the balance. The group has a track record of successful past projects and is confident in meeting the goal.
Hendersonville Times-News highlights a Long Beach boy who left pennies and a note after fixing a milk spill and delivering newspapers. The piece praises honesty, business sense, and the potential of such youths to become trusted, successful citizens.
Washington social notes recount ex President Truman telling friends he cannot secure White House access for nine foreign ambassadors who sought meetings with President Eisenhower. The piece also covers Secretary Hobby’s stance on Mrs Horton’s UN appointment and protocol questions on invitations.
George Dixon reports Rene MacColl, Daily Express correspondent, arrives in Washington after Bermuda talks are postponed. He fractures a front tooth on a broiled chicken and, shy of interviews, searches for temporary work in the press room. The piece meanders through memories of Senator Nye, Alger Hiss, and other political recollections before noting a public monorail sign banning children under 12.
News from Capitol Square is scarce as Governor Umstead selects a senator and a conservation board. Delegations wane, staff mark time, and curiosity about appointments slows activity across state departments as observers note his independent timing.
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