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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
4
The sermon notes Apollos described as eloquent and mighty in the scriptures who came to Ephesus and taught diligently the Lord’s things. He met Aquila and Priscilla who refined his knowledge by introducing him to Christ beyond John the Baptist.
Southern and Northern leaders face pressure as outrages in Poplarville Mississippi and Tallahassee Florida intensify calls for federal civil rights action. Lyndon Johnson prioritizes a civil rights bill with a possible middle-ground approach, while debates on enforcement and government suits continue amid rising public indignation.
George Sokolsky criticizes the Senate for a three hour digressive attack on Mrs. Clare Luce Ambassadorship and warns that the chamber delays confirmations and demands political conformity. He praises Luce’s intellect and laments Morse and Fulbright tactics while urging dignified conduct.
The YWCA building fund seeks the final $50,000 to realize a major civic project. High Pointers are urged to contribute their share as the community rallies for women’s facilities and the enlarged swimming pool. Swim team parents emphasize the pool is essential to the plan.
Voters are warned that low contest levels, except in the fourth ward where Democrat B G Leonard faces Republican Adams Thomason, could invite write in surprises. The piece stresses the risk to party nominations and urges turnout tomorrow.
Conflicting reports on teen and college job prospects show a generally favorable summer outlook. Mitchell cites over 3 million high school youths who worked last summer, with about 1 million on farms, while suggesting early, proactive job hunting and use of federal and state employment services. Opportunities abroad and in camps exist but pay is low. For college seniors, defense hiring rises, peacetime trades improve, and Wall Street recruiting draws many grads, with stock exchange firms hiring 550 last year to reach 67,100 postwar.
North Carolina lawmakers on the roads committee derailed a motor vehicle inspection proposal pushed by Commissioner Ed Scheidt. Critics, led by Rep. Carroll Holmes, cited past failures and warned it could cost politicians their seats, while supporters argued inspections reduce accidents. The measure received an unfavor able vote amid broader clashes over highway safety policy.
A humour column quips about tourists at sea and ashore, noting how some people avoid reality and pretend trouble is impossible. The piece uses playful sarcasm to suggest encounters with difficult travelers and the stubbornness of those who won’t stop at anything.
Ed Kemp proposes a legislative fact finding commission to review Henderson strike era bills amid a crowded agenda. High Point items include YMCA aid, gunpowder limits, court terms, and a shift of Modern Music Store office space. Queen Elizabeth cruise notes and Knitting Arts Exhibit remarks frame a broad, era-defining local column.
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