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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1954
Page
4
The paper urges North Carolina voters to reject Amendment Three on the next Tuesday ballot. Governor Umstead and Senator Kirkman oppose it as dangerous to popular representation and to democracy. The editorial argues the measure would curb the influence of populous counties and entrench minority power.
A commentary reflecting on Proverbs principles of industry and foresight. It connects the ant’s diligence with human labor, warns against sloth, and cites biblical passages to urge daily toil, prudent planning, and shared economic responsibility.
Observers at the cap itol square note Robert M. Hanes plans to retire as president of Wachovia Bank & Trust Company by year end and devote time to public service in North Carolina. He has served in the Legislature and led state economic and conservation committees and may seek elective office or serve as an elder statesman adviser.
The piece discusses Bob Hanes weighing a shift to public service amid Republican-leaning alliances, and analyzes Rep Clifton Blue of Moore County who spearheaded an amendment on senate representation. It notes Blue’s unlikely leadership rise, past targeted local measures, and possible insurance law changes as he presses health and casualty policy aims.
The letter criticizes North Carolina amendment three which would limit a senatorial district to one senator per county despite population. It argues the measure targets Piedmont counties, would entrench minority voice, and ignores constitutional aims to balance representation after each census.
The Sunday edition reports the United Fund Red Cross drive might reach its 186000 goal by November 5 with over 130000 raised. It cites corporate deductions and renewed GI support as reasons, and comments on voter apathy, new furniture colors, TV violence hearings, a Sears cement park, and local business growth.
George Dixon derides a 46 page Chamber of Commerce calendar listing weekly themes for 1955 from Odorless Decoration Week in January to Butter Baked Turkey Time and National Prosperity Week in December. He mocks its excess and jokes about overdrawn celebrations and odd combos such as Kraut and Frankfurter Week and National Bow Tie Week.
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