New military leaders face same foes with new weapons
Ralph McGill cites 1962 commencements as uneasy and highlights West Point Annapolis and Colorado Springs graduates entering a nuclear era. Kennedy urges nonmilitary solutions and a force tuned to diplomacy and deterrence, as freedom’s enemies remain the same despite new weapons and strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Annapolis
Colorado Springs
Army
Navy
Air Force
Kennedy
Topped Out Gas Tax Reform Draws Regional Backing
A joint Asheville business group proposal seeks a higher state gas tax to fund primary road construction. Merchants Association president Walter Deal argues increased revenue is needed to expand the road system, warning Western North Carolina could face decade-long delays without rapid completion. The piece notes North Carolina already has a high gas tax and cautions about higher costs for motorists.
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Asheville Chamber of Commerce
Asheville Merchants Association
Walter Deal
Highway Commission
Merrill Evans
North Carolina
Deal
New York Hearing Probes Teen Drinking Across Borders
Editorial notes the Joint Legislative Committee hearings on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law with a next open session in Suffern near the New Jersey border. It cites cross-border drinking by underage youths from neighboring states, calls for action, and mentions efforts by lawmakers to raise the legal drinking age and study youth drinking habits.
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New York
Joint Legislative Committee For the Study
Suffern
New Jersey
Louisiana
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Vermont
Empire State
Bergen County
N. J
Goethals Bridge
Staten Island
Jersey Dawn Patrol
National Council On Alcoholism
Congress
Florence P. Dwyer
RN. J
New York Legislative Committee
Victor Anfuso
N.Y
New York Congressional Committee
U. S. Congress
Dwyer
High Point Enterprise Names New Editorial Staff
The High Point Enterprise announces its leadership team with President Mrs. R. B. Terry, Secretary-Treasurer Holt McPherson, Editor Joe Brown, Managing Editor C. W. Patterson Jr, Advertising Director W. W. Idol Jr, and Business Manager Charles B. Loflin.
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Holt McPherson
Joe Brown
C. W. Patterson, JR
W. W. Idol, JR
Charles B. Loflin
The Greedy Little Guy Amok In Stock Market Study
A Motivational Programs study analyzes how amateur investors chase quick gains after Black Monday. It profiles the typical trader as independent yet seeking tips, chasing omen-driven bets, and avoiding study or patience while fearing losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motivational Programmers, Inc
Criteria of a Good Newspaper outlines integrity and standards
A 18 month study by AP Managing Editors Association yields a proposed code titled Criteria of a Good Newspaper. The document, chaired by John H. Colburn, aims to guide public evaluation of newspapers for honesty, accuracy, responsibility and leadership.
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Richmond
Associated Press Managing Editors Association
John H. Colburn
Richmond Times-Dispatch
J. Edward Murray
The
Arizona Republic of Phoenix
Managing Editors Association
Colburn and
Mur
Notes On The News Editorial Ethos And Public Duty
The text outlines journalistic principles emphasizing accuracy responsibility leadership and public service. It advocates impartial treatment of controversial topics printing truth and supporting civic values while resisting bias and sensationalism. It also calls for defending privacy and promoting reforms and accountability in government.
High Point District marks rapid Methodist growth at Junaluska
The High Point District of the Western North Carolina Methodist Conference, formed two years ago, showcases strong progress with 73 churches and over 20,000 members centered on High Point College. New churches are planned at College Village Archdale and Asheboro, a district parsonage is built, and a model camp site is being developed in Randolph. Debby Jane Wilson’s death saddens the community, while Dr. William Nelson Mebane is celebrated on his 102nd birthday. North Carolina Jaycees earn national top honors for leadership and growth under State President Fred Swartzberg with 169 clubs and nearly 10,000 members.
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High Point
Western
North Carolina Methodist Conference
Greensboro
Thomasville
Lake Junaluska
High Point College
College Village
Archdale
Asheboro
Randolph
D. S. Hedgecock
Ralph H. Taylor
Douglas Corrider
First Methodist
Providence
Charlotte
Cecil Heafner
Statesville
Charles D. White
A. C. Waggoner
First Church
Lincolnton
David Baxter
Ronald Koonts
William Buckey
Old Town
Winston-Salem
David F. Jarvis, Jr
C. C. Herbert, Jr
Wesley Memorial
Debbie Jane Wilson
Christopher L. Wilson
Wilsons
Britain
William Nelson Mebane
Presbyterian Home
Kennedy
Dr. Mebane
North Carolina
Jaycees
Fred
Jaycee
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Chapel Hill
Newton Town Hall
Newton
High Point Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
N. C
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R. B. Terry
Associated Press
N.C
AP News
Ward-Griffith Company
National Advertising Representatives
Wall Street
U. S
Emanuel Denby
Hokum
Smokum
Tee
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