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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1960
Page
2
The message stresses choosing a church wisely and joining its efforts. It underscores the value of devout members, evangelism, and faithful giving of time and money as measures of a church’s impact and vitality. It urges improving the church’s level of service through active participation.
W B Ragsdale argues in a letter to the Biblical Recorder editors that Christians should not abandon public life. He says community leaders shifted from civic duty to business, churches nested in pews, and politicians took over government. Ministers should urge active political participation within a party, using Christian principles to address modern issues rather than focusing on non essentials.
A Shelby Star letter argues the Hodges administration deserves credit for the Secondary Roads program. It defends local input and the point system that prioritizes rural road funding, noting public hearings and county ratings help keep roads aligned with community needs and avoid political favors.
In a Winston-Salem Journal opinion Malcolm Seawell argues the United States is a republic within a democratic framework. He warns that neglecting democracy can erode sovereignty, risking dictatorship if power concentrates beyond the people.
The High Point Enterprise lists staff roles including President Mrs R B Terry, Secretary Treasurer Holt McPherson, Editor Brown Patterson, Advertising Director Idol Ma, Business Manager, and Circulation Manager. Source appears as a historical staff directory from North Main Street address.
A columnist ponders how cabinet selections differ by country and party, imagining potential U S secretaries of state. He cites Aneurin Bevan, Chester Bowles, Dean Acheson, Adlai Stevenson, and others, and reflects on China policy, Korea, and postwar diplomacy in a measured, opinionated tone.
Lynn Nisbet notes Governor Hodges could award medals or commendations to many who joined the 1955 onward industrial development program. The piece lauds Hodges as NCs top salesman and stresses his focus on expanding industrial jobs, urging action beyond lip service to spur state growth.
Notes on The News credits Governor Hodges with driving a broad statewide effort to industrialize North Carolina. From 1955 to 1959 the Department of Conservation and Development announced 1,937 new plants and expansions, totaling $1.037 billion in investment, creating about 109,000 jobs with payrolls nearing $341 million annually. The piece stresses team effort across business, government, and communities, and notes Hodges will return to private life next January.
City manager urged National Guard patrols at Bottoms Fiske as Teamsters linked violence shadowed the strike area. Chief Stoker lamented staffing gaps while Harold Cheek pressed for robust local policing. vigilante goons blamed for disruptions. Norma Ann Buchanan, Miss Sun Fun North Carolina, returns after win and snow delays en route to Myrtle Beach. Eastern hostess job accepted. Comely Mrs. H. W. McCain eulogized by pastor Paul Hardin for faith and service shaping community charm.
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