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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1958
Page
4
A Bible thought urges living worthy of gifts and rewards, cautions against coveting what is not morally ours, and emphasizes proving worthiness rather than chasing wealth. Isaiah 1 23 hints at genuine virtue guiding possession.
The piece warns that turnout may fall well below potential with 48 131 226 ballots expected and 104 600 000 eligible voters. It urges citizens to vote and stay vigilant daily to safeguard democracy, noting past turnout and the need for responsible citizenship.
As new models hit the market every fall, critics lament wasteful cars while fans enjoy the thrill of fresh designs and dealer showroom excitement. The annual auto show cycle marks a lively, optimistic period for buyers and enthusiasts alike.
Newsweek notes diplomats laugh at a fable about a scorpion asking a camel for a ride across the Nile. The camel questions trust as the scorpion hints at mutual peril. The tale is used to comment on Middle East bargaining and distrust in deals.
Americans heading to the polls on November 4 list the cost of living as their top concern, with pocketbook issues such as jobs and living costs eclipsing race relations and international conflicts. The era’s deficit and wage-price pressures shrink purchasing power, shaping the election mood.
Editorial notes religion influences campaigns in several races, with McCarthy Thye in Minnesota a focal point. It cites Catholic and Lutheran dynamics across states, including Brown Knowland in California, Lawrence in Pennsylvania, Muskie in Maine, and Kennedy in Massachusetts, and discusses perceived biases and regional variations.
The piece portrays Carmine DeSapio as a modern Tammany Hall boss shaping New York City politics. It traces his rise, methods, and tensions with Averell Harriman, noting his literacy, urbane style, and caution with officials like Police Commissioner Stephen Kennedy. It argues New York needs reform but acknowledges DeSapio’s skill at running party machinery.
Lynn Nisbet reports the Firemen's Pension Fund Act of 1957 returns to the North Carolina Supreme Court for a second hearing next Wednesday October 29. Insurance firms and firemen's associations challenge constitutionality in Wake Superior Court where initial rulings turned on state consent and irreparable injury claims. The earlier Higgins ruling allowed a merits hearing, while a second suit seeks a declaratory judgment on constitutionality citing ongoing disputes over premium recovery.
The column discusses appeals over a state fire insurance act, alleging constitutional and discriminatory flaws. It cites the Farmers Mutuals exemption, underwriters bureau area classifications, and the need to pay premiums regardless of fund benefits. A related Raleigh case was dismissed by the North Carolina Supreme Court for lack of real controversy. The pendii case could affect firemen, policyholders, and insurers. a decision may come within 60 days.
Kingpin industry leaders gathered in High Point as American Square unveiled its new self contained showroom. President Morgan Simmons and Tom Barbour drew praise from 500 attendees and rivals, signaling a bold expansion for American of Martinsville and a potential market-wide shift. The event coincides with a robust fall market and widespread optimism for U.S. furniture trade.
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