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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
4
The University of Michigan survey finds happiness from children and money, while debt and housing shortage fuel unhappiness. Only 17 percent cite marriage and 14 percent jobs as happiness sources. 4 percent blame world tensions.
By decade's end over half of high school graduates may seek college study. The College Entrance Examination Board predicts that within five years all colleges will require entrance exams and eventually high school completion of specific courses. This signals a major upgrade in education from the college level downward.
Editorial notes betting fuels crime and undermines law enforcement as states move to legalize or regulate gambling. It cites New York efforts, off track betting debates, federal enforcement limits, and large sums moved through pari mutuel, bingo, casinos, and the numbers racket.
George Sokolski argues that freedom of speech and the press persists despite perceived limits. He cites past editors and presidents, notes varying views across publications, and contrasts radio and television dynamics while defending a broad right to dissent.
Beverly Lake’s decision to call a runoff in the North Carolina Governor’s race extends campaigning by four weeks. The analysis notes past runoffs, including Kerr Scott and Willis Smith, with mixed outcomes, and discusses costs, political animosity, and constitutional rules guiding runoff eligibility and acceptance.
Supporters of Malcolm Seawell weigh paths after not reaching the gubernatorial runoff. Some back Terry Sanford, others back Lake, amid unenthusiastic turnout and debate over blocs, with June 25 looming. Also obit for Mrs Lidie P Horton, High Point High School home economics leader, 42-year teacher. Newsroom candor notes varying fates of publisher candidates in state races, highlighting Joe Sink, Russell Van Landingham, Jay Huskins, Staley Cook, and Ed Kemp.
This poem opens the eighth volume from Golden Quill Press Francestown NH and showcases Dr. Walter Blackstock professor of English at High Point College. Norman Holmes Pierson of Yale endorses Miracle of Flesh as a delight to read in praise of the poet’s growing stature.
The piece argues 1960 could curb American prestige and summit trips as anti American protests threaten Eisenhower’s Japan visit and Nixon signals summit meetings as a last resort. It notes Japan’s defense pact amid protests and Khrushchev’s Paris rebuke, warning future presidents against foreign jaunts.
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