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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1963
Page
3
The Conference of State Governors serves the nation by addressing interstate cooperation, apportionment, transportation, taxation, and civic issues. Internal divisions over civil rights, notably sparked by Nelson Rockefeller, have disrupted progress and overshadowed other essential work, risking a loss of focus on broader state concerns.
The heavyweight title bout ends with Sonny Liston proving superior and Patterson questioning a rematch. Liston emerges as a terrifying champion with a fearsome ring presence, while Patterson contemplates a possible third meeting. Liston’s tough image and police entanglements hinder popularity despite the victory.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a 6 to 1 decision, freed Philadelphia Bulletin president Robert L. Taylor and city editor Earl Selby from contempt for withholding source information on alleged City Hall corruption. Chief Justice John C. Bell said independent papers act as watchdogs and reversed five days in jail and a $1,000 fine, recognizing the press as protector of honest government.
Editorial notes that inflation ends the postwar housing boom and foreclosures grow. NAHB says national rate not dangerous, but some areas show high levels. FHA and VA loans see higher foreclosure, while government-backed loans push up risk in certain states.
D A Rawley serves as president while Mrs R A Terry is secretary treasurer. The editor is listed alongside the managing editor advertising director and circulation manager in the masthead of the publication.
President Kennedy seeks to stall a nationwide railroad strike by delaying action until July and faces the likelihood that Congress will be harder on labor and civil rights issues then. The decision may force trade offs with other key bills as party divisions grow. Meanwhile a peanut butter relief program study shows per capita use rising after free distribution, provoking industry protests and a government counter stance.
An editor replies to a parent about umpire conduct in a Cardinals versus Phillies game. The writer defends officials, urges respect for coaches and referees, and stresses character building, self reliance, and prayer among players. The letter also critiques 1960s federal hiring quotas and a perceived double standard in civil service.
Andrew J. Talbert argues against racial quotas in civil service and media allocation. He questions mandated ten percent employment, media space, welfare funds, and tax burdens for Negroes, proposing equal treatment without special accommodations.
The quotation collection links President Kennedy's call for a Youth Conservation Corps and domestic Peace Corps to Dean Rusk's warning about Cuban tension. It notes Alois Slepicka, 88, Lincoln Neb., attempting a 30 mile hike and lawyer James B. Donovan's remark on Castro's hench men.
A wealthy city resident halted selling plans after baseless talk of neighbors selling to a Black buyer. He plans to move to a 100 acre tract outside the city, while warning readers against inflammatory rumors. The piece also notes Grady Whicker’s new post at Old Dominion College and rising northwestern housing lots by G M Development Co and land adjacent to Emerywood Baptist Church.
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