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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
4
An editorial notes population projections show U S growth to 214 million by 1970 and a 57 percent rise in college age by then. It highlights North Carolina's slower growth yet calls for bold education funding, planning, and avoidance of political manipulation to meet decade needs.
A national debate argues gerrymandering erodes fair elections from the presidency to local offices. The piece highlights party bias, race and geography in ticket shaping, a New York Borough President suit alleging racial discrimination, and calls for voters to demand merit over tradition in nominee selection.
A. Philip Randolph, the only Negro vice president of the AFL-CIO, drives a labor civil rights critique at a Florida executive council meeting. He calls for six month compliance on anti-segregation resolutions, more Negro representation, and an end to apprenticeship bias.
The snippet lists publication details for The High Point Enterprise including address 305-307 North Main Street and key staff roles such as President Mrs. R. B. Terry, Secretary-Treasurer Holt, and editors Jor Brown and W. P. Ga. It notes its status as an independent newspaper and references a March 3, 1879 act.
In a muggy Queens courthouse fourteen youths from well to do New York homes face burglary and receiving stolen goods charges. Their parents and lawyers fill the crowded room as coverage ties moral decay to crime. The case, opening amid heat and public attention, may go before a grand jury. The trail resumes July 10 with some boys in custody or under bail.
The state will hold a fall election on six amendments to the North Carolina constitution. Lawmakers condensed about 30 proposed bills into six measures covering court reform taxation of property, voting access for new residents, legislative salaries, and order of gubernatorial succession.
The article surveys proposed state changes including abolition of justice of the peace courts. It discusses succession to the governor, executive salary rules, uniform property tax classifications, and a shorter residency requirement to vote for presidential electors. It questions public information time and hints at pressure groups crafting campaigns for amendments and bonds.
Hosiery makers brace for four seed hosiery machines now rolling in West Germany with 5 000 units and 500 more on order. The machines promise high speed but some doubt labor savings will justify costs. Separately American Marietta and Martin Co announce a planned merger with one share merger terms and leadership named, aiming to serve government and civilian markets.
Washington reports Warren D. Quenstedt, longtime attorney and High Point Television bid figure, named deputy administrator of the National Capitol Transportation Agency by President Kennedy. He will resign from Smith Hennessey and McDonald to focus on transit reform while remaining involved with High Point TV matters including FCC hearings and the station’s launch.
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