Legislature Scrambles to Close on Time in North Carolina
Governor Sanford praised progress as North Carolina’s General Assembly nears its final four weeks. Lawmakers rush to finalize absentee ballot reform, senatorial redistricting, highway safety bills, and new projects including a mental retardation council, a space-age science board, and a toll-road authority while avoiding a tax increase.
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Cuba crisis cooling as US weighs balance over world war
The piece argues the Cuba flashpoint has cooled as Americans seek balance to avoid World War III. It notes uncertain Russian presence from 2,000 to 20,000 personnel, Castro’s Moscow visit as cost-cutting theater, and Kennedy’s stance against war while preserving deterrence. It warns of deep Latin American tensions and Russia’s risk in backing Castro.
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Illiteracy in the United States a growing national concern
The editorial reviews rising illiteracy levels amid unemployed training struggles. It cites Wirtz and Cohen on the link between illiteracy and poverty, notes 3.055 million illiterates in 1960 and 8.3 million functionally illiterate adults, and details anti illiteracy campaigns and programs like Streamlined English and Operation Alphabet. It mentions proposed federal literacy funding and a 1962 House Education Committee bill.
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High Point Enterprise Staff Credits
The High Point Enterprise lists D. A. Rawley as president Mrs R B Terry as secretary treasurer Holt McPherson as editor Joe Brown as managing editor C W Patterson Sr as advertising director Felis conducts business manager and circulation manager shown in masthead.
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Junk trade turns Britain into treasure for Americans
The Britain antique boom fuels a thriving junk export to the United States led by Brooklyn dealer George Knapp. Americans buy chamber pots, Victorian pianos, and other discarded items, turning trash into cash with Knapp reporting over a million dollars in trade and shipments to New York and California.
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Unrealistic Time Concepts in Cold War Nuclear Talks
James Marlow discusses the illusion of time as minutes turn into hours while noting the drift of world events. He argues that distrust, not the concept of time, undercuts disarmament talks between the United States and Russia, with China and France arming and testing complicating any agreement.
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Notes on The News About Nuclear Powers and Alliances
Commentary argues France and China pursue independent nuclear programs while Russia and the United States seek test bans and alliances. It contends China’s split from Moscow and France’s weapon development complicate Soviet American deals and risk global instability amid vague U S explanations.
Sheraton Hotel changes hands as New South group takes over
String and Splinter Club cancels its lease with High Point Hotel Company and the New South group assumes management of the Sheraton property. The club may seek another lease, dining may shift to Schrafft kitchens, and October aims to stabilize the hotel’s future.
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