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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1957
Page
4
A devotional note reflects on Romans 8 28 stating that all things work for good for those who love God. It suggests misfortunes may, with time, prove to be blessings in disguise and praise divine providence in daily life.
The piece notes the Monroe Chamber of Commerce asked Soviet officials to send Sputnik to Monroe at 3 09 p m during a Christmas parade but received no response. Dunn Shrine Club planned a Nov 7 parade and preferred a home grown satellite over a foreign one, highlighting humor to cope with the space race.
The third report shows fifty nine percent subscribed for the 1957 58 United Fund budget reflecting increased giving in many quarters especially industry. Citizens of High Point praise the drive leadership and support and urge a speedy successful termination of the campaign.
W T Joyner resigns as chair of the State Highway Commission citing health issues. Governor Hodges accepts with regret praising his short tenure since July, noting leadership and wise counsel. Joyner’s work as architect of the school preservation program and steering the commission is lauded as a significant contribution to the state’s development.
Hungarian-Americans mark the first anniversary of the Budapest uprising and Soviet occupation. Refugee flows have slowed to 600-800 per month from earlier peaks, with total arrivals about 35,900. The article details U.S. refugee policy, parole provisions, and related political caution in the wake of the revolt.
Washington chatter notes rising prices dampen entertaining as diplomats enjoy tax free booze and a busy Embassy Row. Charley Wilson’s successor Neil McElroy retains a souvenir table with a silver B-58 model and Canada’s Sidney Earle Smith quips at bureaucratic first meetings amid rain. A Hawaii cable service launch prompts quips on charges, while the Earl of Selkirk proves adept at surfboard riding during a U S Navy tour at Pearl Harbor.
Editor letters condemn the National Guard policy expanding training to 14 of 52 Sundays next year. Eastern Association opposed. Governor Hodges and General Manning cited. The piece warns Sunday drills encroach on Sabbath and church life amid broader weekend activities.
The column parodies Khrushchev’s space feats and ego as the Soviet leader muses about heaven, future travel to the Moon and planets, and lingering questions about Hungary and Poland. The piece riffs on Cold War figures including Ike Adenauer Stalin Malenkov Molotov and suggests space glory might shape pension plans in a humorous tone.
The Byrd Stadium crowd for the Carolina Maryland game and Queen Elizabeth II visit split along partisan lines over Governor Hodges and Governor McKeldin. Hodges drew louder ovations while McKeldin and Ezra Benson received boos amid questions of integration stances and party loyalties.
High Point sold 2 million dollars of bonds with bids from Wachovia Merrill Lynch and others. Rates ranged from 3.5796 to 3.5093 percent with three banks leading the successful syndicate. Officials praise credit strength and note plans for school alarm systems and fire protections to guard properties amid rising costs.
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