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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1960
Page
4
A meditation reflecting on a rebellious people and the lure of an easy religion. It contrasts stubbornness with the call to truth and sacrifice, warning against seeking comfort without care or sorrow. The piece invokes Isaiah 30 9 and historic echoes of dismissive attitudes toward suffering.
In a televised forum, Dr. I Bever ly Lake and Terry Sanford debated issues with Sanford benefiting from the exchange. The writer condemns Lake for demagogic appeals and prejudice while praising Sanford for a positive, decisive approach.
In Hong Kong a Chinese Communist show window, a Free World conduit for goods and people, sits opposite Formosa’s land reforms. The piece argues Mao’s strategy uses Hong Kong as a window for venting and smuggling, while refugees and trade reshape the region amid tension with Taipei and Western powers.
Tokyo reports show leftist groups backing away from large anti Eisenhower protests as he visits Japan. Communists still threaten some violence but security ramps to 25 000 police are planned. The piece asserts Communists aim to undermine U S influence, while praising Japan’s hospitality and hopeful calm during Ike's visit.
The piece notes a record travel year with 800000 passport actions in early 1960 and 850000 Americans abroad, spurred by fairs and games abroad. It cites Cuba declines, rising Western Hemisphere travel, expected $2.5 billion abroad spending, and a Senate move to create an Office of International Travel. Domestic tourism grows with more motels, reservations tightening, and 70 million weeks of vacations by workers.
Lynn Nisbet notes Mountain Democrats in North Carolina’s 12th district hold leverage in the governor runoff. Sanford leads the party, while Lake gains with disaffected supporters. Cross voting and past upsets shape expectations for the June 25 primary and special congressional election in the 12th district.
Holt McPherson reports Railway Express weighs consolidating High Point operations with Greensboro base but finds it impractical. High Point’s hosiery factories drive heavy express shipments while new rates boost volume. Also covered are blue marlin fishing, Adams-Millis stock gains, and two major bowling centers advancing toward openings.
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