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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1964
Page
3
Walter R. Courtenay notes that God gave man work to bless, not burden him, and that useful work done willingly and cheerfully has long been the finest expression of the human spirit.
A North Carolina editorial condemns attacks on Governor Terry Sanford by Dan Moore and Joe Branch. It urges party unity, defending Sanford’s achievements in industrial growth, education, poverty relief, a film board, tobacco policy, and civil rights efforts while criticizing Moore’s push to repudiate Sanford and consolidate Democratic support under Moore’s leadership. The piece argues unity is crucial for the party’s future and questions the merit of challenging Sanford’s legacy.
Henry Cathcart reports that Republicans push a House motion for a sweeping inquiry into congressmen and staffers amid the Bobby Baker scandal. Democrats fear a defection near elections as GOP allies press for accountability and public airing of outside dealings. Also features a Poessy Corner verse and a Traffic Hazard note on commuting in Washington.
The Supreme Court closed a busy term by expanding civil liberties protections and mandating reapportionment of state legislatures to reflect population. It struck down a public school Bible and prayer reading, curbed passports for Communist officials, and avoided reviewing a Communist party registration ruling, signaling a broad reach into individual rights and political structure.
The term saw the court overturn trespass convictions of sit-in demonstrators, dismiss breaches by 65 Negro students, and criticize racial address customs. It upheld hospital segregation claims under federal funds, struck down a Louisiana park segregation law, and ruled Fifth Amendment immunity applies in state cases. It allowed a federal arbitration ruling on railroad jobs and upheld state right to work laws amid broader civil rights movements.
High Point Central High School PTA considers sponsoring a 16 year old French boy from Grenoble, Francis Girond, for a year abroad. A suitable nearby home is needed with parent contact possible by calling 826241 between 10 12 am and 8 10 pm. The guardian covers travel costs. past similar arrangement with the Williamses yielded a positive result. Nearby Raleigh reports gambling odds favoring Dan K Moore over Richardson Preyer in Saturday gubernatorial primary, shifting from prior expectations. The Piedmont’s stance remains pivotal.
The Stockholm visit was delayed after Col. Wennerstrom betrayed military secrets to the Russians for 15 years. Sweden stripped him of rank and honors, and the cost of offsetting the subversion is weighed against Khrushchev’s reception. The piece notes Sweden’s restrained but eloquent stance and discusses summer heat and early air conditioning in colonial Williamsburg as a contrast.
Faith plans a week of celebrations before Independence Day starting with a street dance on Saturday. The drive features 8,000 hamburgers and hotdogs, 3,200 pounds of barbecue, 500 pounds of chicken, 35,000 soft drinks, 10,000 beverages, plus homemade pies and cakes, with NBC previously filming the event for a national program.
A merchant laments teen pilfering and the casual attitude of youths upon being caught. He argues parental delinquency fuels the problem, warning that such thievery leads to trouble and disgrace. Merchants say prevention starts with proactive parenting before trouble arises.
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