Daily Meditation on Humility in Social Ranked Life
A meditation reflecting on Luke 14 11 and the wedding feast parable. It notes persistent social ambitions in politics society and sometimes churches. The piece urges humility before God citing Psalm 8 4 about mankind and divine consideration.
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God
Significance grows with High Point Market expansion
Forecasters hail the High Point Market as the world’s leading furniture hub with ongoing growth in building space and scope. The market shapes national style trends, serves American retailers, and expands access to quality furniture across income levels.
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Furnitureland
USA
America
Southern Furniture Exposition
Furniture Plaza
Sanford Triumph Helps North Carolina Set For Future
The Democratic nomination translated into victory for Terry Sanford in the North Carolina governor race. Sanford defeats I Beverly Lake amid calls for moderation, open public schools, and lawful progress while signaling a shift away from segregation. Republicans faced a strong challenge from Robert L Gavin, but the electorate favored a forward looking, decency driven path and urged unity to support Sanford as Luther Hodges’ successor.
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North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Robert L. Gavin
Sanford
Dr. I. Beverly Lake
Fair North Carolina
Supreme Court
Dr. Lake
Tar Heels
Luther Hodges
The Tongue as a Fire and Its Damaging Power
A exhortation on the destructive method of rumor and slander. The piece cites scripture James 3 6 warns that words can wreck reputations and even lives. It urges naming sources seeking facts and condemns repeating unverified gossip with emphasis on accountability.
They Say: A Prayer Against Rumor and Gossip
A church meditation condemns whispered rumors and gossip that ruin reputations and spread harm. It urges speakers to choose truth and love, avoid spreading slander, and seek the welfare of others as a devotion to God.
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Church of Jesus Christ
No Such Thing as a Temporary Tax
A 1950s commentary argues that wartime taxes linger beyond conflict. It notes Congress extends excise and corporate levies to fund postwar liabilities. Lyndon B. Johnson is cited pushing higher revenues for new spending, casting doubt on any real temporary nature of the taxes.
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Congress
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate
Independent newspaper masthead with staff details
An afternoon and Sunday morning paper from The Point area lists staff roles including president, secretary treasurer, editor, managing editor, advertising director, business manager, and circulation manager at 307 North Main Street.
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Point Aerrenisisn, Inc
North Main
Afternoon With Jacqueline Kennedy Reveals Private Life
Jacqueline Kennedy, poised in Georgetown, discusses Caroline, her role as manager, decorating taste, and balance with John F. Kennedy. She notes his focus on politics, her osmosis understanding, and the potential for a refreshed White House regime with modern touches.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Washington
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
White House
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Georgetown
Kennedys
Caroline
Oregon
Jacqueline
Salle
Jack
Jacqueline Kennedy
Phifer family welcomes leap day baby on Father's Day
Paul and Margaret Phifer of 1807 Waldo St welcomed daughter Claire Elaine on Father's Day at Memorial Hospital as son Peter Marshall joined the family later the same day. The couple noted the unusual double birthday scenario while planning for next year. In Europe news, Swiss industrialist H Chappuis arrives in High Point for a four day visit tied to Hodges' tour and local manufacturing interest.
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Associated Press
AP News
High Point
N. C
Telia
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Paul M. Phifer
Waldo St
Paul
Peter
Claire Elaine
Paul Phifer
H. Chappuis
Zurich
Switzerland
Greensboro-High Point
Chappuis
Emery Gibson Jr
Fli-Back Corp
Saw Blade Guide
Jack Rochelle
Globe Furniture Co
Henry Dowdy
Dowdy
Gov. Hodges
Tar Heels
Europe
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