This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1951
Page
4
A North Carolina daily contrasts national and state party factions. Reports note President Truman may rebuke disloyal Democrats and twelve Mississippi leaders face federal conspiracy indictments over job sales, illustrating partisan splits in 1952 context.
The piece salutes the Miss North Carolina of 1951 winner and the runners up while offering sympathy for beauty contest judges. It argues judgment varies by taste and highlights the talent requirement beyond looks for Miss America, noting judges often face public denouncement.
Calvin Zimmerman, longtime Raleigh Republican, writes that Eisenhower is not a true old line Republican and argues Santa Claus style politics could win votes. He compares voters raised on Santa Claus promises to potential Republicans, warning democracy could fade if such rhetoric prevails. The Enterprise editor notes Zimmerman’s critique reflects ongoing party tensions and skepticism toward alphabet agencies.
Deputy Premier Molotov in Poland labels Tito a terrorist while denouncing the Yugoslav leader, sharply contrasting Soviet claims with Soviet Russia's own brutal governance and reign of terror. The remark highlights escalating wartime rhetoric and mutual distrust between Moscow and Belgrade.
Pentagon officials push for a far larger U S defense than the 3.5 million man force authorized, with estimates hovering around 55 to 80 billion dollars in 1953-54. Navy and Army plans include additional ships, carriers, divisions, and bases, while all costs remain within the current 60 billion budget envelope.
Obituary notes the death of Uncle Jake Sechrest at 89 in a Winston-Salem nursing home. He was a longtime electrical inspector for High Point and part of a prominent local Sechrest family. The draft includes reminiscences about Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm and eclectic personal anecdotes.
A New York stage note praises On The Aisle at Mark Hellinger Theatre led by Dolores Gray and Bert Lahr, calling it the best girl show in town with Gray’s Presence and Lahr’s humor. The piece highlights supporting acts, production direction by Abe Burrows, and a crowd-pleasing cast while weaving in broader Broadway gossip and notable names from film and sports.
Guest writer notes Dewey facing Eisenhower Taft split with about 280 to 40 delegates. He recalls Dewey’s 1948 North Carolina promise mishap and race-segregation excuse. Profiles Bridges Saltonstall Dirksen Warren Warren and Warren. Discusses MacArthur bust and Truman strength against smear tactics.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.