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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1953
Page
4
The United Fund kickoff drew nearly 300 workers and community members, backing a campaign that aims to fund 14 agency appeals with a single drive. It reduces duplication of fundraising efforts, unites givers and workers, and showcases High Point’s civic spirit and hope for success.
Col. George W. Gillette ends his term at the North Carolina Ports Authority amid controversy. He urges removing politics from the board to advance the multi million dollar port program and notes plans to retire by year end. The authority accepts his resignation with thanks, citing rough handling of personnel matters.
In a United Nations Week reflection, Eisenhower praises the UN as a forum for discussion and a force against aggression, noting its mixed record in Korea and other crises. He warns critics while urging continued support and possible 1955 revisions to strengthen the UN charter.
The Florida Times-Union notes a steady rise in private construction spending through the first nine months, totaling a record 25.9 billion dollars. It emphasizes renewed faith in free enterprise, with postwar catch-up era ending and private outpacing government spending as the nation advances.
A satirical column cites the 160,228,000 U S residents as of Sept 4 with 135,728,000 nonfarmers. It teases Baldy Brannan, President Eisenhower, Brannan plan fears, and Easterner views, plus a tongue in cheek note on Ezra the pickle standards and the Indian Stream Republic in New Hampshire.
Robert Ruark praises Spain as a potential key ally for the United States. He describes Spaniards as proud, self-reliant, and dignified, noting their rebuilding of their country and their hospitality to Americans. He contrasts Spanish attitudes with European stereotypes and emphasizes mutual respect and steady cooperation.
Asheville hosts the North Carolina League of Municipalities and the State Board of Conservation for a convention and fall meeting. Officials vow improved travel advertising and a travel bureau division while stressing honest government democracy jobs and support for character-building institutions.
The United Fund Drive starts today in Point with a warning that failure to meet cash pledges will harm agencies serving the public. Emphasis on prompt wage-earner giving and finding new contributors to sustain the Community Chest and its services.
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