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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1962
Page
4
A brief meditation cites John 10 28 about eternal life and not perishing, attributing the thought to William Mountford regarding souls as the lasting aim of God's plan on earth.
Mayor Car son Stout urged keeping taxes steady as the city plans expansion of services. Budget officials, led by City Manager Harold Cheek, say the current $1.20 rate can balance growth without waste, amid rising costs seen in Greensboro and county taxes.
The piece notes a high altitude hydrogen test provoking fury from the World Peace Congress while a 170 pound Telstar satellite readies for Cape Canaveral. It contrasts Western goals of constructive power with Soviet protests and highlights space cooperation talks as a counterpoint to nuclear showmanship.
Editorial notes the July Telstar 170 pound experimental satellite from Cape Canaveral as the first active repeater orbiting satellite. It discusses private versus public ownership debates, Kennedy’s UN speech on global linking, and the potential military and profit implications of space communications.
Cape Cod's Hyannis welcomes tourism surge from Kennedy fame while dealing with segregated refugees sent by Southern groups. Local merchants note business up but fear for refugees fate as some residents voice mixed feelings about housing and jobs.
North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford, returning from Hershey, criticizes political headline hunting at governors meetings. He joins others including Nelson Rockefeller Wesley Powell Pat Brown and John Swainson in seeking to curb resolutions and avoid overlong statements. Sanford favors diverse state views and plans to push reforms at future sessions.
Notes recount Sanford remarks on state and national gatherings noting exchange of ideas strengthens government yet some time was wasted. He avoids early stance on tax cuts while Kennedy administration reportedly delays action for political and budget reasons.
Visitation to the High Point furniture market reflects brighter crop outlooks across the South, with rain dampening in parts like Eastern Carolina. Market activity rises as buyers anticipate strong fall business amid expanded hotel facilities and 500 plus lines. Local notes salute George P. Clark for Vanguard Award and report a nuclear blast far event ripple while VEPCO discloses 82.5 million construction spend and stock issues to finance expansion.
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