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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1959
Page
4
The meditation urges peace and an end to the cold war with Russia. It questions whether leaders articulate citizens' wishes clearly enough to international observers. It asks if the nation should offer a counter contest in education health clothing shelter and basic needs.
Cyrus Eaton and the Louisville Courier Journal push for challenging Admiral Lewis Strauss for Commerce Secretary. Democratic Senator Thomas J. Dodd replies from Cleveland that Eaton’s letter will not sway support. The editorial discusses export controls on pipe to the Soviet Union and cautions about interdepartmental disputes and public office contention.
The Avisco case shows American Viscoe Corp acknowledging it wrongly promoted crimped rayon for carpets after wear tests misled them. It found crimped rayon wore faster and dirtied sooner than Super-L, proving machines cannot replace human judgment.
High Point gains nearly 20 square miles through annexation as a 1960 61 revenue surge is anticipated after heavy service extensions. City Manager Henry A. Yancey warned that no city becomes wealthy merely by expanding its borders, stressing the need for prudent growth and timely provision of municipal services.
Editorial observes Abba Eban leaving the United States to run for the Knesset as Israel marks 11 years since statehood and 10 years of UN membership. It surveys Israel’s growth including immigration, population, economy, housing, and ongoing Arab and Soviet relations while noting a major trade deficit and reliance on external aid.
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May 20 marks the Mecklenburg Declaration precursory to the liberty struggle with King George. In High Point and across North Carolina, political talk, business openings, stock moves, and civic campaigns fill the scene while youth voice concerns about delinquency and community growth.
Lynn Nisbet notes speculation around Capitol Square on the 1959 General Assembly adjournment date. He outlines timing for the appropriation bill, revenue act implications, and the likely sequence of resolutions and votes. He cites June 3 4 as possible floor timing with final votes later in June and potential delay into July.
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