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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1954
Page
4
New Jersey Senator Hendrickson, not seeking re election, rebuked the Senate for poor investigative practices and excessive procedures. He warned of a gathering storm of public opinion and cited church leaders urging subcommittee scrutiny of civil liberties issues raised in hearings.
Republican Chairman Leonard W. Hall comments on a White House call that the Army-McCarthy hearings are not helping anyone. He echoes the sentiment that no one believes the hearings benefit any party or group.
An advertising note argues the middle age group 35 to 65, not the four million yearly births or elderly, is the richest market. It cites 1950 52.3 million people age 35 65 growing to an estimated 65.3 million by 1975 and notes high medians in the 35 45 and 45 55 brackets. It urges targeting parents of young couples and lists luxury goods and services likely to appeal.
The piece honors thousands of young volunteers in the Salk polio vaccine tests as brave medical pioneers. It notes their courage facing injections that many compare to facing a weapon of war, guiding hope for eradicating a major disease.
The piece cites a Columbia Teachers College study showing younger people favor retirement less as they age, while older workers resist retirement due to social, economic and psychological factors. It argues for age neutral placement, safer jobs, and matching demands to abilities to keep older workers productive.
The piece argues Communist China presses to shape global talks at Geneva on Korea and Indochina, noting Chou En-lai's role, the Soviet tilt, and the risk of unresolved Korean conflict as Syngman Rhee guards a free Korea against Soviet and Chinese influence.
Lynn Nisbet notes forecasts for the May 29 Democratic primary range from 475,000 to 750,000 votes with shifts tied to registration interest and local races. Weather and turnout dynamics may alter who benefits, with Lennon favored by a larger turnout and Scott advantaged by a smaller one.
A wide ranging column argues against blaming individuals for national disunity and notes unity periods under Monroe and after Pearl Harbor. It discusses Army anti-Communist stance, colonialism in Asia, life expectancy gains for men and women, and light essays on business, real estate, ramp herb lore, and desultory miscellaneous notes.
The column jests that McCarthy’s television act is speaking for him while denying ventriloquist tricks by Roy Cohn. It notes fan reaction to hearings, Pentagon TV sets, and cites Harris at Wofford College amid clerical and legal mischief.
A collection of brief remarks from U S leaders and figures. Defense Secretary Wilson on name calling, President Eisenhower on smoking, a reporter’s remark about spurs, Eva Bowring’s first press conference, Nixon on avoiding world fighting, and Senator Allen Ellender on Indochina policy.
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