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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1965
Page
3
A brief quotation attributed to William Allen White, noting fearlessness of tomorrow with a retrospective affection for yesterday and love for today from the late American editor.
The piece argues Sam J. Ervin Jr. is highly qualified and persuasive for the Supreme Court but faces slim odds due to age, political opposition, and bloc interests. It notes his Tar Heel roots, Conservative Senate stance, and the likelihood of a Northeast Jewish pick for Goldberg’s successor, making Ervin’s appointment unlikely.
The paper endorses Kathrine Kirkman for reappointment to the City Council, noting her prior service and current Guilford County Board of Education role. It argues the city needs her experience after Arthur G. Corpening Jr.'s resignation from the North Carolina Board of Conservation and Development and highlights her dedication to civic duty and family.
Editorial traces how hurricanes are defined by the Weather Bureau, details Project Stormfury with up to 17 planes seeding a hurricane eye to release latent heat, notes past attempts, warnings, and the role of Tiros satellites. It previews ongoing and past impacts and lists named storms and season timing.
The state faces a heated clash over the 1983 Speaker Ban Law amid threats of faculty resignations and fears of disaccreditation. Governor Moore proposes a nine member commission to study repeal or retention as critics warn of harm to academic freedom and university governance. The Associated pushback from Duke University and others contrasts with strong defense from American Legion supporters and state leaders.
A $10,000 unsolicited gift to High Point Memorial Hospital from a leading local industry prompts expansion plans and possible state funds. The donor asked for anonymity, and officials hope additional contributions avoid a broad campaign. Meanwhile United Fund leaders from the Piedmont region prepare for three Campaign Training Institutes in North Carolina, with sessions in Asheville Wilson and Charlotte to boost the 1965 drives.
A Letter to the Enterprise editor urges citizens to prioritize water safety after a summer of drownings. It highlights non swimmers among teens, advocates early swimming lessons, and lauds YMCA and Boy Scouts for teaching skills from basic strokes to rescue abilities, stressing Eagle Rank as lifesaving capability.
Lt. Col. Alexei Lenoy cautions against premature comparisons between space exploration and a picnic ground as journalists do. He warns nations must learn to curb dangerous behavior, noting that nuclear weapons remain the core danger Robert Kennedy, D-N provides a contrasting view on global security.
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