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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1961
Page
4
A devotional note presents Proverbs 10 5 about a prudent son gathering in summer and a meditative verse from Marcus Aurelius urging self-examination before choosing work over rest. It reflects on duty, effort, and personal motivation within morning contemplation.
The essay critiques American foreign policy in the Far East as backing military regimes to curb Communism. It notes the South Korean coup against Chang and the U.S. backed military forces, warning the irony and risks of aligning with self serving regimes while Communism advances in Laos, Vietnam, and nearby states.
The FCC chair Newton Minow condemns radio and TV fare as a vast wasteland and says licenses will not be renewed automatically. He urges community hearings and viewer input to ensure broadcasters repay the public for air time with better service.
Editorial reflects on George Norris centennial, detailing his anti Cannonism fight, work on the Anti-Injunction Act and Muscle Shoals Act, and role in the 20th Amendment. It notes his Nebraska roots, long House service, Senate tenure, and Kennedy profiles of his courage and independence.
Five million Americans unemployed amid a hunger for skilled labor. Auto, machining, electronics and culinary sectors report shortages while experts blame white collar bias school failures and limited apprenticeship options. Remedies include joint labor company schools, expanded on the job training, and retraining aid akin to Kennedy programs.
Governor Sanford outlines four development steps including regional planning councils for multiple counties, a county and municipal sewerage act with potential federal loans, and an urban redevelopment act tweak. He rejects folding industrial promotion, defends Wachovia bank deposits, and notes reviews of expense practices. Democrats in the Jonas era.
Article notes plans to place Charles Raper Jonas in a different congressional district with Rep. Whitener or Rep. De Alexander. Democrats fear redistricting could boost Jonas as a gubernatorial candidate in 1964 while reshaping party power and forcing incumbents into unfamiliar turf. County lines, particularly in Mecklenburg, are closely tied to the map battle.
Eddie and Gertrude Leipman describe their globe encircling trip from Colombo, noting high humidity and heat while visiting High Point College connections in Singapore, Bangkok, Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. They reveal experiences with U S diplomats, local guides, and sights including Buddhas and ancient ruins. They plan to continue to India after Ceylon.
News notes front local scenes as fuel firms push free guidance at pumps. The Bath County News Outlook reflects on the pump man as a traveler’s adviser, while regional leaders report college trips and Red Cross figures. Miss Clarice Bowman leaves High Point College for Bangor Theological College.
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