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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1953
Page
4
The piece discusses the killing of Turner Lewallen and the murder indictment of Robert Burton Whitt. It condemns social safeguards failures and notes Whitt’s mental health history including prior lobotomy and access to narcotics. The writer urges soul searching to prevent similar merciless outcomes.
Two industrialists J Ed Millis and R T Amos compare Europe now and 17 years ago. They report war fatigue and a desire for peace with no power other than the United States able to win a potential conflict. They urge the US to maintain strength as the “arsenal of democracy” and note a shared dream of permanent peace across East and West.
The editor reflects at Duke University on Christian Convocation and Pastor's School. He notes public relations help pulpits reach people and argues faith strength rests with local churches, not bishops. The piece warns that personal discipline and spirituality guard against self destructive choices and atomic peril.
The Kingsport Times weighs in on Korea policy with General Van Fleet and General MacArthur favoring a decisive strike to push Reds out and return Korea to Rhee, while Britain fears prolonged border wars and leans away from strong action.
In sworn testimony before the House Committee on Un American Activities Rossen argues that democracy rests on law not individual morality. He says the government has a right to inquire in this Congress and committee to protect national security.
The article notes two ministers delivered commencement addresses for the Class of 1953 with Rev. Harry Hawthorne and Dr. Wilson O. Weldon receiving praise. It discusses Edison and Einstein as misjudged youths, Korea’s division issue, coronation observations, and reflections on Rossen’s testimony amid broader political themes.
Western Union announces Americans may telegram Queen Elizabeth on coronation day for 2.09 dollars for at least 22 words. The piece notes uncertainty of a reply, jokes about using fake names, and mentions a senate quorum debate sparked by federation leaders who sought to limit treaties and verify the correct quorum as 49. It also cites the General Federation of Women's Clubs with 815000 members and a convention turnout of 3000.
Lynn Nisbet reports on a long weeklong tour along the Blue Ridge Parkway sponsored by the Blue Ridge Parkway Association and the Carolina Motor Clubs. Editors, travel officials, and car club members from across the region studied the route from Roanoke to Cherokee and evaluated the parkway as an economic asset and recreational corridor.
A collection of brief notes from political figures and notable personalities replying to a coronation event. Signatories include Harry S. Truman Adlai Stevenson John Ringling North Perle Mesta Charles E. Wilson and Dwight D. Eisenhower with light personal remarks and invitations.
A fragmentary survey of political quotes and remarks from various figures. Mentions Patrick J. Hurley, Elizabeth Gregory McGill, Sen Karl Mundt, Sen McCarthy, and others. Topics include treaty powers, POW questions, democrat holdovers, and peace feelers. May reflect wartime or postwar discourse.
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