A Little Learning Today Not Dangerous But Costly
Washington School Board chairman Leon C. Thompson warned editors and firemen that a small amount of learning now leads to costly college entry barriers. He noted rising grade pressure, tougher entrance exams, and rising student seriousness as they prepare for higher education amid changing ideas and values.
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Leon C. Thompson
Washington School Board
Washington Firemen
Thompson
Tom
Harry
Housing shortage blocks UT women from college
The Houston Post reports University of Texas enrollment skews male with 13,426 men and 5,965 women, and notes at least a third more female students could enroll if dormitory space existed. UT officials blame the housing shortage on state and institutional funding gaps, urging legislative action to expand housing and ensure continued education for qualified applicants.
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L. D. Derthick
The
Univeristy of Texas
L. D. Haskew
Fable of the Wild Asses Editorial by Frank Gronert
The guest essay argues the donkey and price cutters mock wisdom. In a parable set by El Get Em All and a prophet the asses test a three day journey with hay and dates. The tale ends noting asses as fools and price cutters.
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Frank Gronert
Des Moines
Iowa
EASN
Appliance Profession Association
Sons of the
El-Get-Em-All
Jess
Two NC millionaires in 1958 income tax filings
The IRS notes two North Carolina residents earned over a million dollars in 1958, down from four in 1957, reflecting a severe recession impact. The piece speculates on causes but highlights increased IRS scrutiny and questions the downturn's reasons.
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North Carolina
Internal Revenue Service
High Point Enterprise details and staff roles
An operational note lists the High Point Enterprise headquarters at 306-307 N Main in High Point and credits D A Rawley as president with Mrs R B Terry as treasurer. Holt McPherson is editor and 402 Brown is managing editor with ads and circulation managed by Beebe and Osbie respectively.
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Lindsey
High Point Enterprise
Linc
High Point
Squeeze on U S dollar reserves rattles allies and rivals
The piece analyzes the United States’ unfavorable balance of payments, noting deficits exceed $3 billion annually since 1958 due to military and aid outlays. It warns the strain could embarrass allies, threaten the Atlantic Alliance, and invite Soviet challenges to the dollar, with questions about future aid, imports, and Japan’s stance. James Marlow explains the stakes as he takes vacation.
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U. S
America
United States
North Atlantic Alliance
Eisenhower
Atlantic Alliance
Japan
Vasily Garbuzov
Pravda
Moscow
Value of a single vote looms in presidential race debate
The piece argues that the next president was decided by a razor thin margin and that current electoral rules create inequality. It reviews electors as constitutional officers free to vote independently and notes proposals to redistribute or abolish the Electoral College, including district plans and proportional approaches.
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United States
North Carolina
Percy
General Assembly
Hamlet
Senate
Congress
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Johnson
Raleigh
Nixon
Lodge
Luther Hodges
Terry Sanford
Robert Gavin
Joe Doakes
Cially
California
Karl Mundt
South Dakota
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
United Appeal tops goal as High Point thanks donors
The Enterprise highlights a 276112 goal being oversubscribed for the United Fund with leaders Pancoast Lyles and Wood praised. It also notes High Point Christmas Parade success and a Brazilian industrialists visit tied to local furniture production and labor studies.
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United Appeal
Howard Pancoast
George W. Lyles, Jr
R. T. Amos, Jr
Jack Campbell
Jake Froelich, Jr
United Fund
Johnny Wood
High Point
Hodges
Brazil
North Carolina
United States
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Ward Griffith Company National Advertising Representatives
William C. Ryan
James Marlow
Renre
Lynn Nisbet
Round the Capitol
Charles Pearson
Khrushchev
Holt McPherson
Labor Department
National Marketing Center
U.S
Main Street
the Merchants Assn
Piedmont
Santa Claus
Santa
Jack Kennedy
Charles F. Gold
Motor Vehicles Department
National Council of Churches
United Steelworkers
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