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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1953
Page
4
The piece argues against doom, noting oil reserves once thought scarce proved vast, while warning US resources may dwindle as population grows toward 200 million. It urges shifting to science and new techniques, including atomic energy, to sustain living standards and build global development.
Duke Power announces a $94.4 million expansion of electric production and distribution for this year and next, highlighting private enterprise as TVA-area public facilities lag in meeting demand. The article notes Duke has invested $184 million since WWII and saw a 48 percent three year growth, producing 2.84 billion kWh in excess of 1949 output.
Junior Senator nominee Alton A Lennon faces a tough path as governor appoints him to fill the late Willis Smith seat. Lennon vows fairness and centrism as he prepares for a likely primary with Kerr Scott, while Tar Heels hope he proves statewide capability beyond his Wilmington base.
The Kingsport News reports on New Zealand's welfare system described as the world's most extensive state aid. It highlights government funding for maternity, burial, medicines, housing and more, while noting high tax costs and concerns over dependency and long-term sustainability. It quotes Minister Hilda Ross criticizing reliance on state help and public housing, suggesting savings and self-reliance are lacking.
George Sokolski argues Britain misreads revolutionary forces in East Germany and elsewhere. He says appeasing Malenkov in Korea undermines U.S. aims, urging exploitation of revolutions to defeat Russia without war. He cites Sun Yat-sen Gandhi and Bolsheviks as examples of planned, disciplined movements shaping history.
A House Ways and Means vote stall keeps a bill allowing working mothers to deduct baby-sitting costs from income tax bottled up in committee. Rep. Roberts leads the push, while Rep. Reed chairs the panel. The measure faces a tough 4-vote hurdle to advance.
Ned H. Dearborn urges parents to curb fireworks to protect children. Herbert G. Espy criticizes reliance on freedom for teachers without substance. Harry S. Truman voice denies commenting on administration. John Vorys warns secret meetings harm freedom. Peter Gluckman describes a transatlantic flight as uneventful after landing in Renfrew Scotland.
Citizens recall Lennon’s background from the News and Observer notes as Alton Lennon, 46, a Wilmington lawyer and former New Hanover Recorder’s Court judge, is appointed by Governor Umstead to fill the late Willis Smith. Lennon has two children with Karine Welch and is a Baptist. An accompanying editorial recalls past Senate appointments ending in defeat and questions Lennon’s chances.
Governor Umstead selects Alton Lennon from a long list of prospects to fill the late Willis Smith’s Senate seat. Lennon, a steady Democrat with a national-profile yet to be built, vows a vigorous campaign while observers weigh his chances in a possibly three way race involving Kerr Scott and Harold Cooley. The press and party leaders react with surprise and speculation about future primary dynamics and issues that would shape a broader contest.
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