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 8 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 10, 1959
Page
4
The meditation cites Deuteronomy 1 42 reminding readers that the Israelites failed when the Lord was not with them. It notes Moses warning that God would withdraw if they strayed and the Amorites defeated them as bees. It asks if God accompanies our endeavors and warns of trouble without divine presence.
The piece argues that fair representation is essential to democracy, citing New York City and Chicago secession talk and a proposed one-senator-per-county rule. It notes regional resentments over taxation, redistricting, and governance efficiency, warning that democracy withers when representation is unequal.
The North Carolina Motor Vehicles Commissioner Ed ward Scheidt lies in hospital recovering from ulcers. Despite illness he led state progress in licensing and regulating drivers while facing strikes and a high highway toll. Governor Umstead had brought Scheidt to the department and his work earned driver control honors.
Editorial research notes the American Medical Association and allied groups at Atlantic City convention weighing new elder care policies. Delegates urged faster voluntary health insurance for seniors over 65 with modest means. a controversial plan report was postponed.
The High Point Enterprise, established 1884, announces a Sunday edition under its independent ownership. President Rawley M R Terry serves as secretary treasurer in this notice. Local management names Dorancabanas Zanag as editor.
Senator Thurston Ballard Morton of Kentucky, new Republican National Committee chair, outlines a plan to revitalize the party for 1960. He targets 75 to 100 districts for House gains, supports Nixon or Rockefeller, and urges labor reform and curb on union assessments while relying on business funding. He praises President Eisenhower's cooperation and criticizes Congress as a “Won’t Do” body, warning of possible quorum loss after Labor Day.
The piece argues public opinion can shift on constitutional revisions including court reform, recounting past votes on districts and pay raises. It traces efforts by the Governor and North Carolina constitutional commission, and notes lawmakers' anger at being labeled blackmailers or saboteurs in the debate.
Tributes follow Roy Culler’s sudden death as High Point community recalls his leadership in the Buildings for Brotherhood campaign and support for church and charity projects in Seoul Korea and local institutions. Victor H Idol receives SAR Good Citizenship Medal for public service in Madison North Carolina. C W Patterson Jr leads Merchants Association banquet with former Congressman Calvin Dean Johnson as keynote. Authorities consider stricter aerospace noise rules amid low-flying flights from Friendship airport and debates over Main street parking and six-lane plans. Parks director Jesse Taylor promotes welcome guest cards to visitors and discussions on consolidated Bassett furniture sales. A UNC professor C A Kirkpatrick publishes Advertising communications in Marketing detailing advertising value.
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.