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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1961
Page
4
The text notes the approaching calamity of Moab from Jeremiah 48 16 and cites William Thackeray on learning from calamity beyond daily life. It presents a religious reflection paired with a literary quotation.
The Greater University leaders move to curb intercollegiate gambling by abolishing the Dixie Classic and over the border recruiting. The editorial questions whether de emphasis will truly fix the problem or merely drive gamblers elsewhere. It notes E. B. Jeffress’s long service to Greensboro and his battle with disability.
Lawmakers battle over Braswell proposal to legalize high rates for small loans while Senator King seeks large rate cuts. Lobbying from lenders swirls around Banking Commission bills as calls grow to curb abuse and protect borrowers. A fair balance is urged to preserve service and punish loan sharks before the session ends.
The piece weighs the Kennedy administration stance on voluntary censorship for national security, noting press calls to set rules for suppressing news. It cites AP's Starzel, a May 9 meeting, and a two day State Department briefing as signs of cautious openness and ongoing review. Questions linger about where secrecy ends and candor begins and who should decide.
A New Jersey court ruling allows Daniel S. Trifan and his wife to educate their three gifted children at home. NAGC members argue for flexible schooling, noting rarity of adequate gifted programs and citing parent-led tailored curricula as a viable option.
The article reports that Department of Conservation and Development industry hunters enjoy more generous entertainment budgets than other state workers, with audits and potential refunds. It notes out of state publicity costs, possible legal adjustments, and pressure for stricter audits. It also highlights unequal workloads among clerks and explanations from personnel directors.
Legislators question the value of ongoing agency publications arguing such work inflates importance. The piece recalls a 20 year old push for a thorough review and the repeated, costly cycles of additional agencies and mandated reports that keep swelling government printing.
A 19-year-old worker James Arthur Guinn Jr. died and a second man Hillary C. Wood was critically injured when an elevator fell 110 feet while unloading at the high level. The device had been checked after a prior weakness, and the dog catch failed to engage during the fall.
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