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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1963
Page
3
Editorial argues Forsyth Davidson Caswell counties should adopt post-mortem medico-legal examinations following Guilford's lead. It cites benefits in uncovering murder via poisons and protecting the innocent, while noting natural death misstatements and the need for open, fact-based determinations in violent or suspicious deaths.
The 1963 vote of confidence reveals only 69 supporters for Harold Macmillan amid Profumo scandal fallout. Within the Tory ranks, 29 defectors signal a party seeking a new leader to salvage its fortunes before a general election.
An exploration of how a new Pope might continue Pope John XXIII’s progressive ecumenical stance or swing conservative. It notes the 1962 ecumenical council, reform of liturgy, and hopes to bring Catholicism to its early simple form, while contrasting past popes from Pius IX to Pius XII and their stances on democracy, war, and totalitarianism. It discusses how liberalism gained ground at the council and the distinction between communist theory and practice.
The High Point Enterprise lists staff roles including president Mrs R B Terry editor Joe Brown and managing editor C W Patterson Jr with advertising director W Idol Jr and circulation manager Charles Loflin. It also lists subscription rates by mail and by carrier, notes 3 percent NC sales tax for mail subscriptions, and states AP rights and carrier independence.
Washington writer Benry Cathcart surveys early 1964 prospects with Kennedy likely to seek a second term and Rockefeller as a flashpoint due to his divorce. Goldwater rises as GOP conservatives weigh a possible convention tilt while liberals fear a Rockefeller clash could echo Roosevelt era defeats. Discussions also touch on Canada relations and insecticide debates.
Readers praise Virgil Carrick for honesty and condemn dirty politics in both parties. Ray Fleming argues for forgiveness and civility, calling for honorable public life and religious leaders. The letter lists legislative gains from the 1963 General Assembly including pay raises, expanded medical care, and the creation of three state community colleges.
A reader responds to a recent editorial on Senator Strong asking if the critic’s charges were a deliberate political trap. The letter praises Representative Osteen’s learning curve, questions minority bills in a Democratic legislature, and reflects that all sides err but learn from mistakes. The writer states no vote for Strong but wishes for him.
Cold Catternon reports that Ed Mendenhall survived national competition to become a Lane Bryant Award semi finalist for 1962. Nominated by former mayor George A. Coyington, his Downtown Development and Urban Renewal work stand out as key merits for the New York City ceremony on Nov 21, with other local figures modestly weighing in on community service and volunteering efforts.
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