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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1967
Page
5
A mother writes to her son urging spiritual preparation before war, stressing that courage comes from faith and connection to God. She urges calm, resilience, and the view that death is a temporary separation, promising guidance through dark times and the need for personal responsibility in building a new world.
The author thanks the press for coverage of the Advancement School in North Carolina and argues that progress relies on responsible media. They oppose bureaucratic control but praise a compromise proposal before the Appropriations Committee, hoping for the school’s continued educational role despite departure.
A message praising the Furniture City Chapter for publicity gains through The High Point Enterprise. It notes an International award for membership increase at the Greensboro Division Meeting and a third straight Division award for achievement. Gratitude is extended to the readers for attracting new members and boosting publicity efforts.
In Guilford County public welfare officials urge North Carolina lawmakers to raise state funding for Public Assistance. The attached Standard Budget shows rent and utilities capped at 60 dollars, leaving disabled, aged, and dependent children in urban areas short. Critics note that budgets exceed seven persons require additional 8 dollars per extra person.
Parson Helvey urges a vote against the Brown-bagging bill and whiskey-by-the-drink efforts led by CURE. He argues liquor forces seek profit, cites advertising pressure, and warns against liquor invasion of the Smokies, Piedmont, and Kitty Hawk. He appeals for moral decency and abstinence funding.
A note thanks supporters for their role in a successful art show. Expressions of appreciation are directed at individuals including Bob Marks and the Arts Council for publicity and help that brought enjoyment to many.
Carlos L. Young from Shelby urges legislators to preserve and increase funding for mental health. He calls for maintaining current appropriations and adding money for Wright School and Dorothea Dix unit, plus a 5 cent bottle tax on alcohol and funding for research.
A letter to the editor argues Mr. Robert Marks supports removing High Point movie restrictions to permit nude scenes as in Blow-Up. The writer contrasts Greek art with modern cinema and questions industry ethics while claiming ugly movies draw audiences.
Mrs C E Neill Jr expresses gratitude for the publicity in the May 21 High Pointer of the Week. She thanks the staff and Mrs Addie Wendler for articles and cooperation during the past year.
A reader thanks the editor for honoring Frances Haywood as High Pointer of the week. The note highlights her community service teaching a Sunday School class, chaperoning youth trips, visiting a children's home with fruit baskets, and her lifelong dedication to helping others.
The Forum requires each letter to carry the author’s signature and address but may identify writers by initials if justified. The Enterprise edits letters to prevent libel and enforce space limits while preserving essential meaning. Unsolicited manuscripts and pictures are sent at the owner’s risk and not guaranteed safe custody or return.
A nineteen year old wife writes of loss and longing as her husband serves in Vietnam. The piece expresses sorrow, daily letters, prayers, and hope for reunion after a year of separation fulfilled by national service. Gloria Stepp dedicates the poem to PFC Terry Dale Stepp.
A nostalgic poem about memory as a book of treasures past. The speaker recalls sunsets, sea walks, bouquets, letters, melodies, and keepsakes that trigger happiness and tears. They note rain helps growth and fear finding a broken heart on the final page.
The High Point City Schools classrooms benefited from Associated Press filmstrips and recordings, with March coverage on how news is collected, processed, and elections mechanics. Teachers most value the Supreme Court portrayal and plan to reuse materials next year. Virginia Mrs Lewis notes the films won blue ribbons from the Educational Film Library Association.
A citizen asks why alcohol sales fund funding and rehabilitation alike, cites medical harm from drinking, and challenges the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to justify its policies and aims.
Paul A. Harper of Greensboro appeals to Senator Burrey seeking action against what he calls discriminatory insurance practices affecting North Carolina beach property. He argues state government must curb discrimination to keep NC beaches competitive, halt out of state tourism drain, and prevent barren resort areas.
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