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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1962
Page
4
The piece argues President Kennedy’s policy aims may not curb inflation or balance the budget. It notes doubts about higher postal rates and enforcement of agricultural controls, cites the Estes scandals, and questions the $570 billion GDP path. It warns state and local costs push total government outlay toward $162 billion and burden per person.
Washington reports the United States backs Prince Souvanna Phouma as Laos neutralist bulwark against a pro Red Pathet Lao. He needs strong internal and external support, including U S backing, Boun Oum help, and coalition stability to prevent a Red takeover.
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy will take no active part in campaigning this fall citing a need for Justice Department neutrality. He plans to influence outcomes as an advisor while avoiding speaking engagements as the Kennedy political spotlight shifts to President and Teddy Kennedy.
Editorial warns summer dropouts risk delinquency as jobs shrink and school districts push reforms. Notes rising high school completion, but emphasizes targeted social and parental programs like New York's Higher Horizons to keep youth in school and reduce social costs.
The High Point Enterprise established 1884 is an independent newspaper published daily and on Sundays. It lists subscriptions rates by mail and carrier, and credits D A Rawley as president with key staff including Holt McPherson editor Joe Brown managing editor and others.
Executive Director Phil Ellis argues North Carolina must unite to curb road deaths and injuries. He compares danger from speed and alcohol to a man eating tiger and outlines a statewide Traffic Safety Action Program to equip agencies raise resources and seek public votes for safer roads.
Notes on the News urges citizen support for North Carolina traffic safety actions. It stresses public understanding, informed oversight, and organized citizen groups to back engineered, enforced, and educational measures to reduce accidents and deaths. The NC Traffic Safety Council offers help.
George A. Covington wins the Democratic nomination for the Guilford County Commission in a tight primary, facing Republican Dale Montgomery in November. The result reflects High Point's renewed governance role and signals party balance shifts across state races, with incumbents and new faces contesting seats from House to School Board.
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