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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1956
Page
4
An editorial urges U S voters to cast a thoughtful ballot in the Eisenhower versus Stevenson race amid world crises. It notes Hungary Egypt and broader Cold War tensions and warns that the nation faces a pivotal four year decision requiring wisdom maturity and steady leadership.
George Sokolsky argues the Suez crisis shows Britain and France must act to counter Nasser who aims to establish an Arabic empire and expel Western influence. He asserts U.S. policy is pacifist and warns that delay could empower Nasser and Soviet influence while Israel's future remains tied to UN decisions.
Japan and the Soviet Union formally end their war state with a non peace agreement that renews diplomatic ties and implements a 10 year fishing pact. It also calls for repatriation of about 1,000 Japanese prisoners held in Russia as Tokyo seeks to expand trade links amid regional pressure and Cold War alignments.
Pollsters remain unsure how to handle undecided voters in elections, a problem sharpened since 1948 when Truman surprised. They question dividing undecided shares by decided votes and the role of a silent vote. Predicting outcomes remains risky.
The piece argues the United States will keep and strengthen bonds with Britain and France despite the Egypt action without US consultation. It recalls 1954 Indochina and European army episodes where Dulles and Eden clashed over security plans yet the US reluctantly aligned, showing the durability of allied ties.
The article surveys shifts in Western alliance policies from 1954 to postwar times. It notes France abandoning the European Defense Community plan on Aug 30 1954, Dulles reappraising security policy, and the United States continuing to consult NATO allies while balancing relations with Britain France and Italy. It traces Wilsonian isolationism, entry into wartime alliances, and the fortification of postwar leadership.
Editor urges keeping current dog laws in High Point and opposing city code changes. Cites risk of empowered peace officers seizing tagged dogs and expanding the dog pound, arguing rabies cases are rare and the current system works. Notes High Point as a city of traveling salesmen with watchdogs protecting families and homes.
Charles Pearson critiques critics who seek unrestricted war on dogs while contrasting views on Suez and Egypt press coverage. He cites John T Flynn on the UN, British empire imperialism, and U S stance, noting France and Britain actions in Egypt and NATO concerns voiced by Senator Walter F. George.
The High Point Enterprise states that all carriers dealers and distributors are independent contractors and the paper is not responsible for advance subscription payments made to them or their representatives. It warns readers about payment handling through carriers and national ad representatives Ward Gris to Company.
Heritage Furniture could become a Drexel division in a deal that may expand Drexel’s national presence and raise annual production toward the implied three million dollar value. President Elliott S. Wood would lead Heritage with its own board while Drexel gains plants and a full product line, linking High Point interests with Morganton and broader industry consolidation.
A collage of remarks from Estes Kefauver Eisenhower Iris Waller Frank Lausche and others touching on health beauty politics and public life. It includes reactions to Suez Egypt Miss World and Miss U S A with references to Elvis Presley and Rudy Vallee. The collection presents a snapshot of era tone and opinions.
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