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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1959
Page
4
A call to church members to uphold sacred vows with determination. The speaker warns that while science advances, societal control through character and religious strength is essential for future triumph and safety.
The Wall Street Journal editorial attacks union featherbedding and government policy it deems enfeebling. It cites pay for no work across industries, declining self-respect, shoddy results, costly labor, and erosion of American values. It urges moral indignation toward the salesmen of sloth harming society.
The piece argues for revisiting child labor restrictions amid improved conditions and enforcement doubts. It cites Gov. Rockefeller and New Jersey editorial urging the state labor department to study repeal or modification, linking delinquency to idle youth and work as social policy. It notes drug price context from Jules Backman and contrasts with tobacco and alcohol spending.
A note cautions about wild animals in traffic after a near miss with a skunk. It urges careful driving and suggests a practical tip for handling wildlife encountered on highways.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and titles including secretary treasurer editor advertising director business manager and national advertising representatives. No clear events or dates.
In Washington the British election results were followed at a television party at the British Consulate in a hotel. Closed circuit TV set ups connected to London teletype kept attendees updated as a announcer relayed results and a board keeper copied them onto a black board.
Accounts from a San Francisco dinner with Khrushchev include remarks about criticism and well received meals. In Texas, Dale Miller and Gov. Price Daniel joined Sen. Lyndon Johnson guiding flood victims to safety by helicopter, rescuing a hungry mongrel and evacuating an aggressive hound later.
Gov Hodges rejection of a special session to address constitutional revision and court reform holds after Rep Turner notes a wide open agenda if called. Analysts expect no extra session as lawmakers anticipate return for regular session with likely impact from 1959 laws and potential welfare funding changes. Hodges seeks 400k to 500k votes for the bond election, confident nine bonds pass with no new taxes as retirement funds are budgeted.
The South rises as a national furnishing force with the Southern Furniture Exposition and the Furniture Highway from High Point to Lenoir attracting buyers. Bassett Industries showcases a $55 million year and seven million in new warehousing, while American of Martinsville and Continental lines gear up for a stronger decade. The market highlights decor efforts, rising sales, and a shift toward mass middle class demand for status through home furnishings.
A collection of brief quotes from public figures and leaders, including Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler on party pledges, John Miller on beauty pageants, Stanley Lukes on beds and snoring, Richard Carlson on money, G R H Nugent on driving, and Hubert Humphrey on health diplomacy, reflecting views on politics, society, wealth, and international relations. The remarks span politics, media, marriage, consumer culture, transportation, competition, and Cold War cooperation.
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