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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1962
Page
4
A compact reflection citing Matthew 24 4 and Kahlil Gibran on living by example. The message urges personal conduct as expression of belief and warns against being misled by others.
Dr. Herbert Ratner of Loyola University Medical School condemns the United States as the most over-medicated and over-operated nation. He warns of widespread neuroses cardiovascular problems and poor sleep while criticizing mass vaccination and public health messaging for reducing physicians to technicians in a fear-driven system. He argues the nation suffers from excess treatment of minor illnesses and questions medical hierarchy and public policy.
Virginia Senator Harry F Byrd attacks the administration plan to withhold on dividends and interest and opposes the investment credit as a tax incentive. Treasury says $4 billion escapes reporting yearly. withholding could recover at least $650 million. Byrd argues still another fairness issue and pressed for a better method.
The piece weighs whether the market downturn has ended and its likely impact on 1962 business. It notes a $70 billion wipeout by May 14 and $8.7 billion rebound over two days, discusses SEC probes, antitrust actions, and a controversial presidential remark. It cites Roger Blough and a Hot Springs meeting as signals of cautious optimism and policy moves to revive confidence.
The High Point Enterprise lists staff titles including President D A Rawley and Secretary-Treasurer Mrs R B Terry with editor Som Brown and managing editor C W Patterson Jr. It outlines advertising, business, and circulation roles and notes AP membership and subscription rates for various formats and durations.
London and Melbourne scientists clash over the direction water swirls when a bathtub plug is pulled. Sir Miles Thomas poses questions on hemispheric differences, while Dr. David Caro cites plumbing setup. Terence Spencer reports counterclockwise flows north of the equator, clockwise south of it. American reporters find varying results tied to plumbing conformation.
The High Point League of Women Voters promotes informed voting with an 18 page Know Your Candidate guide ahead of party primaries. North Carolina Elks hold statewide convention at High Point Lodge 1155 BPOE with previews in Southern Pines.
A reader argues the school shelter effort was blocked by the Superintendent and stresses the need for a clear emergency plan. The writer says space grantors bear no liability, praises church cooperation, and notes practical limits to presenting full facts before boards.
Vernon D Porter Assistant Director Office of Civil Defense endorses Mehan’s push for board reconsideration and full presentation. Mrs. Harvey Monroe and Mrs Ruby Jenkins commend Mehan’s position and expect citizen support for better governance in High Point.
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