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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1962
Page
4
The United States must be courageous yet wary as leader of the free world in the present crisis. Support swells from allies and neutrals, including India, OECD nations, and the OAS, but risks grow from bold policy choices and elections shaping national course amid Soviet challenges.
The piece reports Hagerty of the American Broadcasting Company urging ethics after NBC faced criticism for its filmed Berlin tunnel story. He suggested the project could have been financed by NBC to gain timely broadcast value, though he did not name NBC directly. The incident upset West Berlin and West Germany, supplying Communists with propaganda.
Algerian Premier Ahmed Ben Bella touted non-alignment at the United Nations while praising U S support for independence. He met President Kennedy at the White House, seeking aid, then in Havana aligned with Fidel Castro against U S actions, urging Guantanamo’s evacuation and raising questions about American funding amid Cuba ties.
The piece notes Brussels ministerial sessions on Britain’s entry to the European Economic Community with a December meeting planned. It highlights UK political splits over joining Europe, Labour opposition, and Conservative hopes that the issue will win over independents. It mentions Commonwealth stakes in agricultural markets and ongoing Commonwealth prime minister support.
Soviet missiles in Cuba reshape Kennedy era logic and raise questions about Khrushchev aims. Analysis notes that Cuba becomes a Soviet base with global reach, potentially blackmailing Latin America and pressuring the West over Berlin while heightening the risk of nuclear conflict.
The Fall market at High Point Exposition Building attracts about 30,000 visitors from North Carolina towns including Drexel Thomasville Lexington Lenoir and Hickory with 11,500 entering the main floor Monday. Trade leader Teel Williams advocates a National Furniture Academy of Awards to boost industry image while markets navigate Cuban arms embargo politics.
A reader argues the police overstepped by impounding shoe shine boxes used by boys on Main Street. He urges immediate return of the boxes, provided the boys stay orderly and do not disrupt nearby businesses, praising self help over charity.
Letter to the editor complains about The News officers patrolling Main Street between Commerce and Green and suggests Mr Teague take over the crossing duty to free police for other duties. The piece also includes a long wartime prayer from Roscoe Gilmore Stott urging divine guidance for leaders and citizens, referencing historic figures and seeking national unity.
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