Editorial Page High Point Enterprise May 25 1965 Doom of mankind avoided by standing up to communism
The editorial rejects doom from nuclear war over Vietnam and urges bold support for small nations against Communist subversion. It praises President Johnson for confronting the threat, likening appeasement to Munich and arguing freedom requires firm action against communism. It contrasts Hitler’s Munich with today’s danger and calls for courage in policy.
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Cyrus + Eaton
Viet Nam
Hitler
Munich
Mr.Chamberlin
Britain Adopts Metric System Shifts to Common Standards
Britain moves gradually toward metric weights and measures, aligning with continental Europe. The change aims to reduce international trade friction, ease business, and boost closer trade with Common Market countries, despite ongoing debates over other policy areas. The shift signals broader communication and transit alignment with Europe.
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Great Britain
Europe
U. S
Britain
Charles de Gaulle
Continent
Atlantic
Editorial on campus unrest and teach-ins in the nation
An editorial notes leaders plan a permanent Inter University Committee for a Public Hearing on Vietnam to aid campus groups in arranging discussions with public officials and possibly stage more teach-ins. It reviews student activism, Berkeley riots, and calls for closer faculty contact and restored campus discipline.
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Viet’Nam
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White House
Viet Nam
United States
Southeast Asia
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Berkeley
University of California
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Moil
Yale
Middle West
Ohio State University
University of Kansas
F.B.I
J. Edgar Hoover
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AP News
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Congress Considers Self Reform and Building Overhaul
Congress eyes self reform and improved operating procedures as it weighs modernization of the Cannon Building and a broader government overhaul. A planned $5 million modernization is noted alongside the Rayburn Building’s $160 million cost, highlighting debates over spending on Congress itself.
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Congress
Rayburn Building
Letters to The Editor Opposing North Carolina ABC Stores
A reader argues against the ABC liquor system in North Carolina, contending it increases availability and drinkers. They cite store counts in major cities, urge abstinence, and warn that alcohol causes social and financial harm, calling for a return to prohibition ideals.
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ABC
North’Carolina
Asheville
Greensboro
Charlotte
Raleigh
Wake’ County
Wilson
Winston-Salem
Ics
Vernelie Fox
U.S.A
Alco
North’ Carolina
North Carolina
High Point
Notes On The News On Consumption And Christian Views
The text argues Christians should condemn vice and curb drinking to protect life and civilization. It suggests drastic measures like restricting alcohol, invoking the idea of Absolute Beverage Control as a hypothetical limiter to change public behavior.
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ABC
Views Alcohol as Dangerous Element
Editor argues against the ABC referendum in High Point, contending more alcohol outlets mean more drinking and drunken driving. He urges a law making it a crime to drive after any alcohol consumption and cites his travels and research as support.
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The
Enterprise
ABC
High Point
North Carolina
M.d.dre
Public response questions hall of fame honors
The piece critiques the selection of ten living and ten deceased American women for a Women’s Hall of Fame at the World’s Fair, noting Jacqueline Kennedy’s refusal and questioning the merit of fame driven by publicity. It cites Helen Keller Edna Ferber Helen Hayes and Pearl Buck as examples of true recognition despite the sponsor’s aims. It also covers local business moves Henredon Schoenbeck planning a public stock offering and Parker’s Bookstore in High Point with its wide selection and regional draw, plus mention of Professor J Robart Allred’s retirement and community programs by Mrs Welborn and Miss Eshelman. A community fundraiser for Cancer Fund Fair at College Village is noted, hoping for corporate support.
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Jacqueline Kennedy
Helen Kéller
Edna Ferber
Helen Hayes
Pearl Buck
J. Robart
Allred
High Point, College
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