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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1959
Page
4
A devotional reflection cites Exodus 16 28 urging obedience to God's commandments. It argues continued sin leads to divine accountability and warns readers not to expect health or prosperity without adherence to biblical laws. The piece challenges believers to reflect on their obedience and timing of consequences.
A humorous look back at an old do it yourself school for secretaries and receptionists. It recalls practices of teaching telephone etiquette through family hustle and shouted calls, with fathers responding as family members direct the line. The piece comments on evolving standards and social chatter about proper office communication.
In Lamar Missouri a teen mother recounts missing her graduation while her peers receive diplomas. She married young, now cares for a baby and a tired household. Financial strain with Bill, who earns sixty dollars weekly, weighs on their fragile plans and future.
The New York Herald Tribune argues for stricter drunk driving penalties. Citing Sweden with lower thresholds and harsher fines, the piece critiques New York State’s current reading of blood alcohol levels and calls for a standard, mandatory conviction threshold.
A Southern report cites Chicago style rackets reaching large scales in the United States. Immigrant workers report fraud such as garnished wages for false Spanish lessons and blank-paper cemetery purchases. Authorities call for anti fraud laws to curb opportunistic fringe merchants.
A Nashville Banner summary notes contrasting views on Arkansas and Little Rock amid race and school integration debates. It cites U S News data showing Arkansas capital activity rising faster than average and highlights Mississippi and North Carolina industrial booms, while northern cities face unemployment and crime.
In Washington a light hearted note from Sen Thruston B Morton and Richard Richards shows bipartisanship with a jab about lung cancer. Treasury official Lennartson loses a crucial letter on arrival in London. A King Baudouin gala in Dallas cost 15000 dollars for 40 guests. Space monkeys mock spaceflight with Kokomo Jr telegram. Dr Robert Allen notes alarming requests from students seeking fake courses and instant medical exams.
A North Carolina House debate centered on land condemnation for state beautification near Mount Mitchell. The vote 60 to 42 upheld a restrictive limit on condemning Tom Wilson family lands at Steppes Gap, amid broader questions of state rights versus individual property, and a welfare funding side note from Senator Currie on contingency funds.
Guest columnist J. G. Burgess recalls High Point in 1898 with a large Burgess family moving from South Main to Howell Street mention of Andrew Lindsay Alston Clark Blondie Freeman shifts in local business a list of early cars teachers shops and notable locals including C F Farley A B Horney W G Foxy Shipman and more.
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