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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1964
Page
3
Editorial reflects on President Johnson's early days in office amid global tensions. It praises domestic gains while warning of international perils and the need to restore strength and decisiveness to keep the nation’s leadership and security. It cautions against indecision that could push the U.S. toward unwanted war.
Pearsall announces support for Richardson Preyer, signaling Hodges aligned momentum amid a Democratic primary 88 days away. The Salisbury-leaning figure shifts from potential governor candidate to backing the Greensboro contender, urging forward looking progress for North Carolina.
Editorial notes the Dow Jones industrial average nearing 800 with analysts calling it a potential buy signal. It outlines past volatility since 1962, discusses the 800 hurdle, and suggests future targets of 825 to 850 with 900 not out of sight if a strong move occurs, driven by major institutions and funds.
Washington's Capital Cocktail Circuit debates Lyndon Johnson's likely running mate for 1964. Robert S. McNamara appears atop the speculative list, praised for energy and cabinet influence but noted as Republican by background and lacking public speaking ability. The piece also mentions humorists evaluating candidates' wit for a playful National Laugh Party endorsement.
President Johnson marked 100 days in the White House facing waves in Cuba Panama and Vietnam while pressing economy social programs. He pledged civil rights aid medical care for the elderly and a war on poverty though a live televised briefing showed he will not make press conferences a routine practice.
A collection of remarks from Barry Goldwater Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski Konrad Adenauer Frederick Hudson Billy Graham Abraham Ribicoff and Nikita Khrushchev criticizing tyranny moon funding and religious authority. The quotes illustrate tensions between liberty criticism policy and national priorities across Cold War era figures.
A mass polio vaccination drive reaching about 700000 residents across Alamance Alleghany Ashe Davidson Forsyth Guilford Randolph Stokes Surry and Yadkin marked the start of the fight against polio. A second dose on April 26 will complete immunization. Civil Defense ham radio Big Bear network and highway patrol aided distribution with planes helicopters and mobile centers coordinating to maximize reach.
Doctors across stations and retirees funded 150000 for a large scale vaccine campaign. The effort drew 50 cent contributions from the public and expanded to a 10 county operation with wide participation. Local groups and services including Jaycees, Junior League, ham radio operators, law enforcement, Borden’s storage, Guilford Dairy, Civil Defense, and many others supported the preventive campaign.
James Wallin of Lederle Drug Co hails a record mass polio vaccination effort as the nation’s doctors served 700000 people. He notes the operation’s $6 office call value would not match its impact and highlights High Point’s 72 to 7 percent participation with follow ups planned for April 26.
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