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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
4
Editorial notes post election shift in High Point where Democrats were swept out in favor of a Republican administration. Credit is given to party organizers and tactics, with calls for Democrats to rejuvenate and learn from the backlash, while stressing the need for durable, capable municipal governance.
The City Board of Education faced a public meeting where supporters and opponents clashed over joining the federal lunch program. Critics argue objections show the public will, while proponents see a majority favoring national policy, prompting questions about socialism and totalitarianism in a policy dispute.
Editorial questions whether a 1970 moon landing is worth a $20 billion price tag. Criticism grows over delays and costs while supporters cite military and scientific potential, including lunar-based observatories and private industry benefits.
The High Point Enterprise operates as an independent newspaper established in 1884. It lists office address at 305-307 North Main Street High Point North Carolina and details circulation, advertising, and subscription rates along with Associated Press affiliations and second class matter notice.
Lawrence C. Pfefferkorn of the High Rock Lake Association accuses the Aluminum Company of selling electricity to Duke and CP&L at prices that exceed what Davidson REA pays, urging state regulators to align generation with water flow and ensure fair, regulated exchange agreements. The letter cites 1960 1961 sales data, river regulation payments, and calls for action by the Governor and Utilities Commission to protect water resources and wildlife.
AP report traces presidents use of federal troops from Eisenhower to Kennedy, noting missteps, court orders, and riots in Little Rock and Mississippi. It explains legal authority under Title 10, Section 33 and Wallace’s challenge to Kennedy's authority as Birmingham unrest unfolds.
The city council changes hands as Republicans claim a first quality slate ending a Democratic era. The piece recalls past leadership, notable projects like the Jamestown park and grade separation, and the drive for urban renewal and new street and water works while praising both parties' civic contributions.
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