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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1959
Page
4
A reflection on Ephesians 6 4 urging fathers not to provoke children but to raise them in the Lord’s instruction. It argues for respecting children’s rights dignity and needs and treating them as equals while fostering growth through home Bible reading and a devout atmosphere.
Winston-Salem Southbound Railroad with partners may acquire stock of the Thomasville and Denton line to preserve competitive rail freight service along a 34 mile corridor. Local board control and continued operation are proposed, with ICC ratification hoped for, offering price appeal and stronger regional shipping position.
High Point aims to attract 16 new firms this year as a key growth strategy. Louis J. Leftowitz emphasizes that beyond costs and markets, communities must offer strong public schools, education, transport, recreation, and capable leadership. Growth depends on collective effort.
Editorial and public reaction follow seventh stay of execution for Cary Chessman the Los Angeles convict awaiting death at San Quentin. Supreme Court delays the gas chamber date as supporters urge mercy while Gov. Brown upholds guilt amid calls to abolish the death penalty.
George Sokolsky notes 1958 imports of 1,152,549 metric tons rising to 1,702,819 in early 1959 and 2,341,451 metric tons in seven months, signaling growing European steel presence and cheaper foreign pricing as labor strikes ease. He warns statisticians to watch imports of steel and steel products amid universal market competition.
The article debates inflation as a root of U S steel pricing pressures and foreign competition from Soviet Russia West Germany and others. It weighs two views on labor costs and living standards versus risks to foreign markets and employment, noting inflation risks and the plight of Americans. It finally cites 1959 meat consumption figures highlighting living standards.
A North Carolina gubernatorial preview notes three declared or potential candidates Terry Sanford Addison Hewlett and John Larkins with others possible as of late October 1959. Voters favor an eastern governor and westward Senate prospects loom while some contenders consider switching to the U S Senate before filing deadline March 18.
The High Point Thomasville and Denton Railroad sale to Southbound eyes executive VP O Arthur Kirkman as governor hopeful. Kirkman would stay as GM with good pay and long tenure if the ICC approves, while stockholders gain from the deal.
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