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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1962
Page
2
A brief devotional noting that hope rests on the living God and Jesus Christ. It urges an undivided heart that worships God alone and trusts Him, guarding against anxiety for earthly needs. The reflection cites I Timothy 4 10 and J C Geikie as sources.
Washington sources say Fidel Castro’s regime has become a costly liability for the Soviet Union. Khrushchev’s Cuba policy has backfired, leaving Castro isolated and increasingly unusable as a base in the Western hemisphere while the USSR contemplates abandoning the venture.
Guilford County approves a $3600 investment to create a county wide Interphone system linking law enforcement into a regional police network. Col Joseph McGough proposes extending the line to 90 county schools for nuclear attack or disaster alerts. Greensboro police will maintain equipment with the county covering half initial costs and toll line expenses to connect the sheriff's department. Instant communication is vital to safety in these fast moving days.
The piece notes calls in Indian newspapers to remove Defense Minister V. K. Krishna Menon after his admitted role in unpreparedness for the China crisis. It argues Nehru demoted him but Menon remains an obstacle as Britain and the US aid India with an airlift amid mounting losses. It also cites Pakistan’s possible shift toward a stronger military government if China advance isn’t halted.
Editorial notes the 45th anniversary of the 1917 Russian Revolution and anticipates Khrushchev addressing crowds in Red Square amid massive military demonstrations. It discusses October slogans, Cuba relations, and signs of domestic strain and indoctrination within the Soviet Union as two generations reach maturity under Bolshevik rule.
The extract lists publishing details for the High Point Enterprise including pricing, publication schedule, and staff roles. It notes subscriptions in North Carolina, office address at 305 North Main Street, and names like Carter Sait editor, D A Rawley president, Mrs E B Terry secretary-treasurer, with Charles Loplin circulation manager.
Washington reports a distinctive off year contest with Kennedy campaigning until Cuban tensions paused his efforts and Eisenhower returning to back Republicans. The piece notes record miles, a dynastic Kennedy race in Massachusetts, pivotal Senate battles and a shifting House outlook, amid late era political shifts and notable candidates across states.
A reader criticizes Khrushchev for deception during the Cuba crisis and praises the U N and U S handling. The letter argues rockets were downplayed, photos showed whitewashed components, and claims the Soviet Union achieved aims without casualties. A second letter questions Johnson's stance during the October 1962 quarantine actions.
The note argues that 1960-61 Cuba events revealed political fear rather than real crisis. It accuses Johnson and Kennedy of appeasing communism to win seats for New Frontier candidates and claims UN and Khrushchev rhetoric mask aggressive policy. It warns of future police actions and UN constraints on American power.
A recollection of a Kremlin interview with Anastas Mikoyan centers on his long career and ties to Soviet policy. The article notes his past promises to Budapest, his role alongside Castro, and contrasts his governance with Western concerns about Soviet aims. It also mentions local civic leaders praising YMCA efforts in Thomasville as a model for youth development and family life.
W F Mauldin leads High Point Bank and Trust in building a North Main branch set for 100 days from Weaver Construction. Southside and Wachovia plan new facilities through 1963. The Crown Hosiery Mills Fiftieth Anniversary recalls the Kearns family’s extensive impact on High Point, with eight of Frances Harriss and Henry Clay Kearns’s thirteen children thriving in furniture, hosiery, and related businesses, from Beeson Hardware to Guilford mills and beyond.
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