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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1965
Page
3
A fragment cites John Ruskin describing irreverence as not tied to occasions. The note hints at a broader discussion of tone and context in writing. No further details are provided.
A manifesto on the press and editors detailing how publishers and editors must adapt to rapid change. It argues journalism thrives when facts are conveyed clearly and responsibly, stressing editorial evolution, information storage, retrieval, and the role of the press in sustaining free society.
A recent survey of high school and college juniors by Northwestern University Purdue University Wisconsin and U S News and World Report shows wide divergence in views. Seventy one percent deny the accused the right to confront his accuser. Forty percent favor denying peaceful assembly to certain groups. Forty one percent wish to deny freedom of the press. Thirty four percent favor denying free speech to some persons. Fifty three percent support government ownership of banks railroads and steel. Fifty six percent support close government regulation of all business. Sixty two percent say the government should provide jobs. Sixty two percent say a worker should not produce all he can. Sixty one percent reject profit motive as essential to free enterprise. Eighty four percent deny patriotism is vital. Analysts say the results point to potential move toward a welfare state and reveal a generation of mixed up youths.
The Raleigh News and Observer argues students benefit from newspapers as class tools but stresses that true understanding requires grounding in history geography science and literature. It urges education to teach the century by century story behind current events rather than focusing on today’s happenings alone.
The piece muses on a so called living man whose contradictions are endless. He advocates traffic safety while speeding at nine miles per hour. He opposes liquor liberalization yet drinks heavily at home or club. He funds doctors to preserve health yet risks his life against medical advice. His debt cure is larger loans. He seeks diversion to escape despair and boasts about health amid financial collapse and near divorce. A broad critique of a social species persists.
The High Point Enterprise is an independent daily newspaper published in High Point, North Carolina. The masthead lists ownership and management details including the address at 37 North Main Street and mentions the editor and president with period-typical typography from the era.
Daily and Daily Out items discuss home delivery rates and carrier contracts. The notice notes carriers dealers and distributors operate as independent contractors and mentions the High Point area. Payment terms and advertiser representation are indicated with sparse phrasing.
A fragmentary report details alleged trafficking of heroin through a "Special Local Product Sales" bureau linked to the Chinese government. It claims shipments are covertly routed in crates marked Important Exports and overseen by health ministry authorities. The piece references narcotics experts and historical quotes without clear names or dates.
Daily Smith argues that prohibition failed not by law but by enforcement. He likens repeal to smoke and mirrors and cites corruption, societal harm, and ruined futures caused by booze. He urges continued dryness and warns against returning to pre prohibition evils.
The Enterprise editor notes strong attendance as the Hi-Toms return after seven years. City officials provided faith and funds to restore the dismal Field into a thriving minor league park. General manager Al Alexander and field manager Ralph Rowe are praised for their persistent work in reviving wholesome family entertainment centered on baseball.
Dr. Leroy Augenstein of Michigan State University argues in Together magazine that science and religion should complement each other as society grows more complex. He warns about population pressures genetic alteration and weaponry and urges churches to guide political action with conscience, humility, and responsibility.
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