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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1962
Page
4
A verse from Hebrews 13 5 urges contentment and trust that God will never fail or forsake. Joseph Addison adds that a contented mind comes from subduing desires and leads to enduring happiness beyond the present life.
A factual review of medical care for the aged and the role of social security is urged as Congress and the administration seek a workable basis. The piece argues past rhetoric has clouded the issue and cites the King Anderson bill, costs, and fears of socialism while urging honest, clear analysis and solutions.
The Governor's Commission on Education Beyond the High School proposes 14 new low cost two year colleges in areas lacking higher education with an initial $5 million appropriation. By 1966 each would serve about 400 students and later expand toward four year status, risking state college funding balance while highlighting church related colleges' contributions.
Editorial notes bipartisan approval for the Peace Corps growing from 1399 volunteers in 32 projects across 22 countries to about 3500 volunteers training for 76 projects in 38 nations. With June set as the peak month, Congress boosted funding to 63.5 million and leaders predict 5000 volunteers by year end as India and other nations welcome aid and UN cooperation deepens.
Mrs R B Terry is named Secretary Treasurer with Holt McPherson to be appointed to a key post. The notice outlines transitional roles and anticipated duties.
Startling census figures show the South with 900 704 adults over 25 never attending school, about 3.1 percent of its adults, highest region rate. The North East, North Central, and West with lower shares. The South trails in high school and four year college completion, though progress is noted with some states exceeding national averages. Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Texas cited among states with substantial unschooled populations. Maryland records best Southern rate with 1.4 percent. The piece notes ongoing educational gains but lingering poverty and illiteracy challenges.
The Kennedy administration signals possible compromise on elderly medical care tied to Social Security. Abraham Ribicoff indicates a closed door path with House Ways and Means, aiming to avoid direct clashes with Rep. Wilbur Mills who leads the obstacle and has long backed Kerr Mills. The AMA backs Kerr Mills, while Kennedy pressures for broader coverage.
The piece critics call defeatist weighs on Kennedy’s medical care bill as Democratic control blocks passage in Congress. Mills of the Ways and Means Committee stands as a key obstacle and questions about Kennedy’s leadership and boldness arise amid party dynamics.
Robert Morton, 27, was arrested in Detroit for reckless driving and assaulting an officer. The report includes Braden warning that Latin American turmoil could drag the Americas toward a Soviet backed one world communism, highlighting Cold War tensions.
A 15 member New York financial analyst group from leading Wall Street firms tours Thomasville Furniture Industries and Winston-Salem plants as part of a broader Southern market overview led by President Tom A. Finch. Local voices note North Carolina’s potential for future club ventures and growth tied to the furniture sector.
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