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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1964
Page
4
A reflection cites Matthew 18 5 that receiving a child honors Christ and shares a blessing. It honors Kate Douglas Wiggin who viewed every newborn as a new thought of God and a radiant possibility for the world.
High Point marks a one day concentrated United Fund drive that yielded over 90 percent of the goal by day’s end. Campaign chair Fred Swartzberg and organizers praise the rapid, intensive approach as a model for future fund raising and community support.
The nation mourns Herbert Hoover, a Quaker descended figure from Randolph who rose from Iowa poverty to wealth and leadership. He gained strong North Carolina support in 1928 and earned a legacy as a probity minded elder statesman whose career spanned humanitarian and political efforts.
The press reports Vatican II grappling with birth control amid church doctrine. Pope John XXIII’s stance against contraceptives contrasts with calls by moralists for cautious study of pills to predict ovulation. Cardinal Ottaviani signals potential council discussion as the assembly nears its final phase.
The High Point Enterprise lists its staff and press affiliations with Associated Press, notes subscription rates and delivery terms, and states distributors act as independent contractors. It mentions office details in High Point North Carolina and advertises national ad representation by Ward-Griffith Company.
Henry Cathcart surveys how public opinion polls influence voter behavior. He notes undetermined effects, citing 1948 and 1952 results and explores a dual impulse toward the underdog and the winner. The piece also covers Radio Free Europe observations on Communist economies and Lyndon Johnson plans for vice presidential residence and official entertaining needs.
A reader retracts claims about threats by teens at Trinity High and High Point Junior High, apologizes for misplacing blame, and clarifies no weapon was seen at Trinity. The letter also critiques a kitten story, arguing owners share responsibility for the pet's death amid dog safety and vaccination concerns. The writer ends noting pet ownership.
The article recalls Ann Landers greeting High Point readers and students during a charity tour. It notes her lively talks on love, sex, and family life, her busy schedule at the Sheraton, and her impact on audiences from youths to elders. It also cites Walter Jenkins and calls for open discussion and wiser community handling of sensitive issues.
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