This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1961
Page
4
The Vallejo Times-Herald editorial urges adopting Roosevelt's fearless ethos with the Advertising Council campaign Confidence in a Growing America. It argues a recession may be ending, cites planned advertising to boost demand, and predicts spring job openings and a quicker return to trade as confidence grows.
The Economist notes global media question the benign nature of Soviet rocketry after Gagarin's flight. Belgrade calls it a war by-product while Cairo banners claim military superiority. Details remain scarce timing landing methods and recovery sites are unknown and Gagarin's press conference was evasive.
A Wake Forest professor cites four best known American symbols overseas Coca Cola movies big cars and sex focused paperbacks as part of the image. He notes similar patterns in Italy France Africa and Asia and argues nations are never defined by a single symbol.
Morris Pizer, head of the United Furniture Workers, complains to President Kennedy about North Carolina made rocking chairs. He cites P. and P. Chair Co. of Asheboro as nonunion and urges union labeling for JFK’s chair. He cites a firm near Kennedy's birthplace producing rockers with union labor.
Frog Smith reflects on people who give advice beyond their understanding. A contractor misdiagnoses a car issue, and a radio fix ends in a blown fuse, illustrating how ignorance can outpace confidence.
The High Point Enterprise presents an advertisement and staff listing. Names include W. Patterson Jr and Charles B. Loflin with circulation and management roles noted.
Washington correspondent Peter Edson outlines Kennedy and Khrushchev as poker players in Vienna and Geneva. He weighs Kennedy’s Freedom Doctrine and failed Cuban invasion, Khrushchev’s possible hand in Cuba Laos and Berlin, and notes the Russians’ hidden odds and Khrushchev’s mood as Geneva looms.
Washington notes humorist Alan King mocks TV at the White House News Photographers Association annual dinner. He quips about test patterns educational TV and the life of a photographer's spouse drawing polite laughter from the audience.
A National Press Club luncheon features mockery of USIA and media sensationalism. Murrow quips on foreign education aims while Minow and Kennedy praise or critique broadcasting. A lock picking contest at Eagle Lock Co ends without winners, followed by a Loch Lomond serenade. Head waiter Eric Meder retires after 34 years at the Mayflower Hotel.
Afternoon Senate approval prompts City Council to fill seven board posts in next session. Board to include one member per ward and three at large. Terms seven years for regular members, five six and seven for next three. Possible inclusion of a Negro member amid efforts for broader representation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.