This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1955
Page
4
Publication details indicate the High Point Enterprise issue metadata with editor Holt McPherson and advertising director W Patterson Jr plus circulation management information as distribution notes.
The West German Bundestag approved the Paris Pacts including NATO and WEU entries and Saar regional Europeanization. The vote signals progress but warns that calmer peace remains distant as France and Russia influence loom while unification debates persist.
The Enterprise begins a series on next Tuesday's school bond referendum. The paper endorses a yes vote to handle rising enrollments in the county and High Point, arguing the bond plan is sensible and inexpensive while inviting opposing facts if available.
The article urges Governor Hodges to deliver courageous leadership to rally support for a solid legislative program. It notes the General Assembly faces unprecedented problems and lacks a unified leadership, calling Hodges to furnish direction and vigor to advance proposals he backs while communicating clearly with the people.
A Louisville Courier Journal opinion denounces television sponsors forcing actors to break character for commercials. The piece argues ads intrude on drama, warns of a slippery slope where bus drivers and heroes pitch products, and calls for restraint in advertising placement.
George Sokolski questions the fate of American prisoners held by the Red Chinese since 1954. He cites Hammarskjold’s failed mediation and Burchett’s September 1953 statements, asks what offers were made, and urges public knowledge of U S government actions and decisions regarding hostages.
Lawmakers and officials predict the 1955 General Assembly may adjourn before April 30 though some expect a longer session. Talks center on expanding the general sales tax to foods and necessities, with bills proposing extensions but not a universal levy. Debates include taxes on hotels, real estate transfers, farm and industrial machinery, and other items currently exempt.
The article notes attempts at a comprehensive tax proposal covering goods and services with broad revenue aims, while lamenting the lack of a sweeping bill from General Assembly members. Spending may see small increases, but the general fund is projected under 435 million, amid growing home-front opposition.
The piece surveys tax and highway debates in Greensboro area politics. It notes widespread opposition to a sales tax on foods, letters shaping legislative sentiment, and the governor’s highway control proposals. It predicts a fifty day session with possible tax fights delaying adjournment to late May.
A tiene of March notes promises of rain warm days and garden plans. It recalls a heavy 1899 Durham snow, robin migrations, poets like Kilmer and Browning, and reflections on optimism versus pessimism amid civic topics. It cites Hike pay raises and labor agreements with Otis Elevator and millinery workers, ending with a lighter note on changing social roles at a family party.
Washington reports on a Senate hearing where George McConnaughay faces scrutiny for Fcc leadership. Amid misread questions and gavel taps he defends qualifications and pledges to accelerate a backlog-ridden agency. Postmaster Summerfield criticizes duplicative postage hikes while Rep Ostertag urges bath hygiene in atomic attack prep.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.