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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1961
Page
2
The excerpt reflects on seeking truth with humility, citing II Peter 1 17 and Gotthold Lessing urging constant search after truth. It presents a personal prayer to request divine guidance in choosing truth without hesitation. The fragment suggests a meditative, introspective tone on faith and truth.
In Alleghany County, Sparta’s 293 to 200 ballot decision to establish ABC stores sparks debate as Jamestown prepares for an Aug 8 vote on liquor sales. With 605 registered voters, residents weigh economic and moral implications, fearing revenue shifts and higher taxes if High Point liquor interests wane. The quiet Jamestown campaign contrasts with regional interest and potential financial effects on sewage funding.
The House of Commons backed Prime Minister Macmillan in a strong confidence vote amid internal strain from austerity measures. Inflation is challenged by policy, with higher pack prices for cigarettes and goods, while the economy eyes possible ties to Europe’s Common Market as a path to stability.
China’s Chen Cheng and Shen Chang-huan arrive in Washington as the United States weighs a package deal trading Mauritania’s U N membership for Outer Mongolia. The plan hinges on African votes, but Russia’s stance and Khrushchev’s view of Red China complicate the gambit. The visit underscores Taipei Washington strains and Beijing’s claim over Outer Mongolia.
D A Rawley serves as president with Mrs R B Ferey as secretary treasurer and managing editor, while Weetereories and Advertising Director roles are noted. LOFLIN is listed as circulation manager and the staff includes a business manager position.
President Kennedy and the National Security Council choose a longpull defense buildup, expanding the draft toward Korea levels while avoiding a formal national emergency. They plan stockpiling, improved electronics, and prioritizing maintenance gaps, with unclear specifics on possible Berlin responses.
The Supreme Court is asked for an advisory opinion on whether constitutional amendments from the recent Legislature can be voted on in this fall’s election tied to the 61 million State capital improvement bonds. The Attorney General contends amendments must wait for the next general election, while Gov Sanford seeks an advisory ruling. Justices resist advisory opinions and historical precedent notes. The piece recalls 1933 advisory opinions on convention calls and general elections amid constitutional revisions.
The Brookings Institute based constitutional amendments faced an issue over timing for the 1934 general election. Governor Ehringhaus sought advisory opinions as Justice Adams died and was replaced by Justice Schenck. The justices unanimously ruled the 1933 election was general, preventing submission of the amendments at the 1934 election.
A surge in wage raises across furniture plants, especially in case goods, signals likely 3 to 5 percent price hikes. Costs for inputs will also rise under the minimum wage law, prompting manufacturers to adjust prices while highlighting furniture's value and quality. The piece also profiles Vernon Hodgin, a Greensboro contractor, and High Point native Dr. H Stuart Willis, newly elected president of the National Tuberculosis Association, detailing his career and international work.
The letter criticizes the American Friends Service Committee for its handling of youth programs and the choice of speakers such as Alger Hiss and Bayard Austin. It cites Times quotes and past local stances, urging Greensboro to scrutinize the AFSC’s evolution and associations.
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