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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1961
Page
4
In High Point a sparse turnout favors a tight race for mayor and council as Republicans push to restore two party government with Lawrence Hancock for mayor and Carson Stout leading the Democratic ticket. Five council seats plus the two year mayor term hinge on tomorrow’s vote.
A brief meditation cites Revelation 16 9 about those scorched by heat and cursing God yet not repenting. It adds a proverb from R Venning that late repentance is seldom true but true repentance is never too late.
Julian Scheer argues the adopted bill yields more reform than realists expected while preserving legislative control. The Charlotte News notes a bill aiming for a unified state court system with notable compromises and key players like Sen. Spencer Bell Rep. Pat Taylor Jr. and Rep. John Kerr guiding passage for 1971.
Editorial notes the 20th anniversary of the Series E and H savings bonds program. It reports March 1961 sales at 435 million and first quarter total of 1.306 billion, with cash-ins at 1.227 billion, and mentions about 8 million payroll savers. It discusses rates, incentives, and the tradeoff between liquidity and national recovery.
In a March letter to The Enterprise Woodrow W Robbins appeals for modest dress as spring apparel returns. He cites biblical standards and urges Christians to avoid immodesty in streets and shopping centers while praising downtown growth through modern attire. He is joined by Louise Hayworth and Edna Burton in addressing wages and employment.
A planning director and an operational planner thank the team for the CBD Revitalization special report and note favorable comments on the tabloid style. A Westchester Drive shopping center proposal sparks resident support and claims it will improve the neighborhood with convenient parking and a friendly feel.
A collection of brief quotations from Jomo Kenyatta Dwight D Eisenhower and other figures. The remarks touch on Africa conflict crime conspiracy anti trust and U S Middle East relations. Each quote reflects Cold War era perspectives and political rhetoric.
Three North Carolina cities Greensboro Winston-Salem and High Point are urged to unite for a major regional exposition to be housed in Greensboro while avoiding Winston-Salems Coliseum. The plan aims to draw thousands of business leaders and align with a fall furniture market in a expanded Exposition building.
AP assesses President Kennedy's early tenure. Domestically he pressed Congress with many proposals and executive orders, signaling action. Abroad he faltered on Laos and Cuba, with Laos warnings ignored and the failed Bay of Pigs invasion exposing limits of his leadership.
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