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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
4
A letter urges immediate fire hydrant checks and a plan to inspect exposed hydrants after a school fire. It supports automatic fire detectors for older schools, noting cost estimates and recent arson-linked fires involving juveniles and potential savings against high Bay Street losses.
The pilot food stamp plan began in Welch McDowell County with Secretary Freeman and Gov. Barron in attendance. Only 2 767 families qualified, far below the projected 10 000. Officials seek reasons for the drop before expansion hoping work, not handouts, may negate nationwide expansion.
Editorial notes the Soviet push for a tripartite unanimous voting system dubbed the Troika Dogma, backed by China, influencing Laos policy and global diplomacy. It recalls Roosevelt era veto rights and argues the U N veto could become a useful American asset as global power balances shift.
Published by The High Point Enterprise Inc with D. A. Rawley as president and MRS R B Terry as secretary treasurer Holt McPherson editor Joe Brown managing editor W Patterson advertising director W Idol business manager Charles B Loflin circulation manager based at 305 307 North Main Street Point NC.
A public drive to save the U S S North Carolina battleship aims to raise 250000 for memorial display near Wilmington North Carolina. The plan includes a 36 acre site on the Cape Fear River and self supporting admission fees.
A 1930s style appeal from the Governor in Raleigh requesting donations to the Battle Ship Fund. It lists a $100 Admiral gift, $5 admission tickets, and 10 cent student tickets, asking donors to enclose their name address state and print clearly.
The letter argues against a local school board decision opposing federal aid for public education. It compares highways airports and hospitals funded by federal money to education, noting that many residents benefit from federal aid and questioning why education should be excluded. The writer contends national funds should support schools to meet large, shared needs.
A community member argues for federal support for local schools, praising Superintendent Dr. Dean Pruette and urging readers to write Senators Sam Irwin and Everett Jordan and Representative Horace Kornegay. He critiques current federal expenditure controls and stresses unity of federal and local government.
North Carolina’s entry Miss Betty Russell of Charlotte heads to Myrtle Beach for the Miss Sun Fun national event after a sendoff by local A B Club members. Darlene Lucht of Milwaukee encouraged her to enter and attended as principal guest.
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