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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1955
Page
4
The High Point Enterprise is stated as a second class matter at the High Point, North Carolina Post Office, under the 1879 act. Holt McPherson is editor and C. W. Patterson Jr. is advertising director and circulation manager.
North Carolina lawmakers consider a 17-item revenue package including a three percent tax on advertising by newspapers radio and TV. Critics warn the plan could discriminate against the press and favor political control, urging a fair universal service tax and careful review rather than quick adoption.
The Woodmen of the World presented a flag and flagpole to High Point's new public library during their state encampment. The article notes WOW's Fraternity in Action program has given nearly 15,000 flags to schools and institutions nationwide in its first decade, and highlights WOW's broad fraternal services and charity efforts.
Tomorrow marks Doctor s Day March 30 urging the public to value medical care and avoid overworking physicians. High Point notes 57 doctors serve the area but more is needed and rest and prompt care depend on reasonable consideration from the community.
The Hoover Commission reports U S lending agencies control 104 bodies with 40 000 staff and 244 000 000 000 in loans guarantees and insurance as of June 30 1954 The report warns such agencies risk socializing the nation and highlights unfunded social security liabilities and potential political pressures undermining fiscal prudence. It cites housing agriculture business foreign government aid and veterans life insurance as major components and notes looming federal obligations. Representative Chet Holifield criticizes the Commission as faulty while warning reforms could hinder home loans and farm or business credit.
Lynn Nisbet notes broad disagreement on items in the new revenue package while praising finance chairmen for compiling material for serious thought. Legislators anticipate adjournment by April 30, with estimates showing about 18 million needed and 15 million deemed sufficient. The plan would raise 20 million from several sources, including 3.5 million in new taxes, real estate transfers, hotels and motels, and newspaper radio advertising, plus adjustments to existing levies. Governor Hodges endorsed the budget but questioned new proposals. WEEK new BIG highlights the week’s activity and progress surrounding tax policy.
Lawmakers at Capitol Square reviewed tax bill proposals and revenue estimates. Officials reduced projected needs by 15 million for the next biennium and examined options to raise about 40 million over two years as appropriations subcommittee finishes its cut of the overall budget bill.
A North Carolina budget discussion shows schools, health, and welfare facing potential cuts. Subcommittee composition alarms education leaders, who warn against wasting scarce tax dollars on nonessential items while affirming commitment to educating children.
High Point draws residents from 48 states and hosts memories of former locals. The piece recalls the Thurman family, Bedford Thurman, and Allen G. Thurman, plus an author note on Stark Young and Bedford Thurman. It also surveys 1600s through early 1900s progress and ends with brief notes on World events and a light social aside.
President Eisenhower ordered remove of squirrels from the White House grounds to protect the putting green. The cartoonish piece jokes about presidential power and explores exploratory talks with Russia while noting a playful hoopla over nuts in Washington.
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