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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1959
Page
4
The article emphasizes Christianity as universal and cites Psalm 67 3 and the Great Commission. It urges believers to spread the gospel worldwide through missions, personal example, and sending workers both at home and abroad.
President Eisenhower urged a federal court injunction to force 500 000 striking steelworkers back to work for 80 days, calling it a sad day for the nation. He urged arbitration as a better solution, noting Taft Hartley provisions and growing economic disruption from the strike.
A defense of strict police discipline opposes unionization and check-off dues for officers. The piece warns that city check-off schemes could fund racketeers and political corruption, citing the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association and Jimmy Hoffa. It argues only disciplined forces like the FBI maintain order, while municipal departments invite manipulation by criminals and politicians.
A discussion marks John Dewey's centennial anniversary and his influence on progressive education. The piece notes his instrumentalism theory and its varied reception from the University of Chicago to Columbia Teachers College, plus critiques of progressive schooling and calls for addressing modern curriculum ills.
The Charlotte Observer argues for nine bond issues totaling 34.4 million dollars to fund education and mental health services. It warns current facilities are strained by a surge of students and that the 19 million plan for higher education is essential now, not a distant goal, urging public approval.
The High Point Enterprise presents letters urging North Carolina retired military personnel to send names and addresses to Fort Bragg for the Retired Activities Unit as a November orientation approaches. It also calls awareness for Patriotic Education Week October 19 to 28, highlighting national programs and library cooperation with state librarians.
A brief column reflecting on freedom of reading and press, library access, and collaboration to preserve liberties. The piece cites librarians like Elizabeth Hughey and notes wartime funding gaps for scientists versus Russian rivals, questioning who bears responsibility if the U.S. is outpaced.
Joyce Matthews, once married to Billy Rose, declares no plans to remarry and plans to return to New York as a housewife. She quips about happier life away from big cities and crowds. Jim Moran, a swoonful salesman, hunts the “Happiest Girl in America” with a wry, playful note.
Marie Grant is hailed as new editor of the Biblical Recorder, moving to Raleigh. He plans to coordinate Baptist publications with a Mills Home printshop project and leads a South American Baptist leaders tour.
The piece notes Secretary of State Christian Herter's cautious public stance with Khrushchev and Andrew Berding's critique of peaceful coexistence. It questions the U S approach to Soviet dominance of satellite nations and the risk of prolonging Cold War tensions without clear proposals or firm policy.
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