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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1958
Page
4
A brief scripture verse anchors this column as it recalls a poor laundress who sang while working. The narrative hints at a partnership formed in her life, unfolding a quiet human story within religious reflection.
Firemen battled a mill fire last Friday night climbing tall ladders and fighting smoke to reach a window. Despite a smoke inhalation incident, they prevented total destruction, showing training and risk in the face of possible explosion. Spectators praised their courage and the department's equipment needs.
The piece laments the end of the Citizens Committee for the Hoover Report and the Goo Commission. It notes Hoover Commission study groups produced many cost-cutting recommendations and challenged entrenched bureaucracy, arguing a continuing probe of government economies remains worthwhile.
Opinion argues against planned obsolescence in consumer products. It cites toothbrushes and furniture as examples where longevity is sacrificed for repeated purchases. The author warns that industries push shorter lifespans to boost profits, urging consideration of durable design.
Wall Street buzz centers on a potential $9 annual AT&T dividend raise on November 19 as brokers speculate a split or special dividend. AT&T traded around $200 a share, supported by a 78 year dividend history and a broad ownership base of 1.6 million shareholders across 19,000 communities, with a 13.17 per share earnings in the year ending May 1958.
The fragment shows the High Point Enterprise masthead with establishment year 1884 and staff roles including president secretary treasurer managing editor advertising director business manager and circulation manager. It appears to be a partial header from March 3.
The article argues the president could seize broad powers as a lame duck to fight inflation. It contends a return to the gold standard, wage and price controls, and a strong fiscal stance could restore the American economy in 1958. It warns inflation’s long term damage and links stock markets to wartime budgets.
A column mix covers Everett Jordan remarks on politics and church ties, a note on North Carolina budget misprint, Charlotte bank building expansion, Asheville airport progress, legislative strategy, flag color law, Rowan County courthouse portraits, and long-standing Republican county presence in two western districts.
Five Republicans hold the lowest state historical total in this year’s slate two from the 10th district Avery and Mitchell three from the 8th Davie and Wilkes and a lone senator from Yadkin Mrs Lillian Giles W Cover of Cherokee County will have two more women in the House this term. She recalled the moment she realized she was “in” on election day after a mountain girl offered her a plug of tobacco in Murphy.
In Gainesville a 78 year old former High Point College president, Dr Gideon Ireland Humphreys, reflects on his role in saving the institution during hard days, his ongoing recovery from surgery, and plans to visit the campus if the operation succeeds. The piece also notes Gainesville growth to over 12,000 students, improved Florida roads, and radar enforcement on routes to the state university.
Edward Englehart recalls surprise at a quadruplets note. Lyndon B. Johnson criticizes White House mixed signals. Meade Alcorn laments election night outcomes. Prof. George Kimble notes potential atmospheric effects from nuclear heat.
George Urzell senior representative of Rowan County presided at the opening of a legislative briefing session in Salisbury and asked for one departure from procedure inviting the meeting to open with prayer.
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