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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
4
The meditation urges controlled spirit and directed energy from individuals to form a disciplined church. It compares unrestrained people to broken walls and says Christ directs impulses into righteous channels to empower the church and its members.
Four white youths in Tallahassee receive life sentences for raping a Black coed, with Judge W May Walker upholding Florida justice and a jury recommending mercy. In Marianna a Black youth also receives life for assaulting a white grandmother after a procedural error yields a guilty plea. The parallel sentences, issued within seven weeks, are presented as a step toward equal justice free of racial prejudice.
The piece argues Justice Frankfurter stands with the Lawyers on Congress and law interpretation, resisting sociological rulings. It notes his Barenblatt and Uphaus votes align with constitutional and congressional authority, while aging and potential successors affect the court's direction.
The editorial lauds Governor Hodges role in pushing development and education while criticizing resistant old guard. It argues for stronger leadership, real constitutional and educational reform, and genuine recognition of human rights as essential to progress in a state rapidly industrializing.
Editorial notes Hoffa's push for a labor rights bill and Teamsters leadership aims as Senate and House panels consider tough reform measures. McClellan backs stronger provisions on jurisdiction, secondary boycotts, and picking. Hoffa threatens a general strike if unions face antitrust actions, prompting GOP and AFL CIO responses.
The High Point Enterprise established 1884 is an independent daily and Sunday newspaper. The High Point Enterprise, Inc. lists D A Rawley, Mrs. R B Terry as secretary treasurer, and Holt McPherson as managing editor.
Lynn Nisbet surveys postmortems on the 1959 session with Governor Hodges holding steady control on most issues though challenged in the Senate. He notes the minimum wage law and the large general fund appropriation as top accomplishments while citing losses on court reform, budget fights, and agency reorganizations.
The State faces about a 3 million dollar gap between appropriations and estimated revenue though no major new tax levy is planned. The withholding plan and collecting two years of individual income taxes in one year are noted, and officials expect no serious trouble meeting obligations in the coming biennium. Establishing an independent Department of Water Resources is viewed as a long forward step amid various program improvements.
Burlington adds Adler Hosiery of Cleveland to its line as Chadbourn Bolles gains control of Davenport Hosiery Mills to form Chadbourn Gotham Inc. Kayser Roth signs to acquire Phoenix Hosiery, with 80 percent stock bid by July 6. Humber of officials note industry efficiency amid growth in competition.
Tony Pope of New Haven pitched Savitt Gems to a 12-0 win over Whalley Glass in the Emmons Bowen Babe Ruth League opener. The 15-year-old blanked the opponent on a one hitter, fanned 11, walked two, and added two singles to share batting honors amid ceremonies. Pope aims for a baseball career as Tar Heel fans cheer.
Washington reports increasing criticism of Senator Lyndon Johnson for ruling the Senate with a strong hand and for compromising with President Eisenhower. Critics from within and outside the party urge more consultation and bolder action in shaping legislation.
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