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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1961
Page
4
The piece argues gambling scandals have spread through North Carolina programs with players and coaches from both UNC and NC State affected. It calls for sweeping moral reform, stronger home and school duties, and a collective effort to remove gamblers and fixers to restore integrity in sport.
President Kennedy appoints a Cabinet level committee to mobilize resources to prevent youth offenses and asks Congress for a five year plan with states and local communities. The effort targets school dropouts unemployed and broken homes with a proposed $10 million yearly appropriation to aid rather than create a large federal bureaucracy.
The piece links Kennedy tax proposals to a decline in expense account culture citing Treasury focus on revenue and comments by Dillon and Caplin. It notes potential hotel restaurant and credit card sector effects, with Diners Club and Hilton Credit facing tougher times and possible mergers as credit services expand. It ends noting if you want seats at a ball game just charge it.
President Kennedy remains in top physical form after months of crisis in the New Frontier. White House physician Dr. Janet Travell notes no back or adrenal issues, only a cut over the left eye from an accident. Weight reports vary from 160 to 176 pounds, but the White House cites about 170. Kennedy stays active with walking, swimming, golf, and rocking, with occasional massages and time with family. He skipped fitness routines during Cuba and Laos crises due to time constraints.
Editor writes about keeping building work and materials in North Carolina to aid local firms and reduce unemployment. A reader cites Asheboro and Winston-Salem firms and urges investment in High Point.
A citizen urges public discussion of a mayor's Civil Service proposal arguing against political appointments in law enforcement and fire services. The letter defends Civil Service as beneficial and cites U S government examples. The second note thanks readers for supporting the North Carolina Symphony Society drive, noting the Chapel Hill goal surpassed and praising organizers and volunteers.
The campus considers a second performance of The Prophecy of Amos after high demand from alumni for an encore during the May 27 banquet. About 140 participants would be involved, and scheduling is tight with finals and commencements.
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