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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1958
Page
4
A Bible Thought Today urges readers to heed where their feet lead their path and avoid evil as Proverbs 1 16 cautions. It emphasizes mindful direction to ensure the outcome reflects one's intended destination.
The piece frames Labor Day as a fresh start for the nation, business, and the labor movement. It notes summer exit, school restart, and a rebound hope for 1958 59, urging Labor to uphold democracy, public welfare, and responsible leadership. It critiques past leadership while stressing renewed commitment to workers and the nation.
An ironic coincidence sees Schering and Merck both describing new “16 beta methyl” compounds for arthritis and allergy relief. A research director notes potential identity, though processes may differ, while human trials remain uncertain. The piece argues health advances should benefit sufferers over profits, urging focus on relief over financial gain.
The piece surveys Iceland and Britain over fishing limits, noting Iceland's 12 mile claim, Britain’s refusal to recognize it, and NATO discussions. It highlights Iceland’s strategic location with Keflavik and its trade shifts with the Soviet bloc, plus Soviet aid interest.
The High Point Enterprise presents its masthead with location at 305-307 North Main Street High Point North Carolina and lists key staff including D A Rawley president Mrs R B Terry secretary treasurer Holt McPherson editor Bob Brown managing editor C W Patterson advertising director W W Widol Jr business manager and Charles B Loflin circulation manager along with subscription rates per year by mail 15 by carrier 18.
Washington notes mix politics and humor. Treasury secretary’s son jokes about money from Top Dollar, while Hoovers quip frames history. White House china talks reveal missing Hoover Johnson Taft Coolidge plates. A Weather Bureau boast and Hoffa-linked testimonies add light local color to national events.
Alice K. Leopold head of the U S Department of Labor Women s Bureau challenges the standard federal office palette. She persuades the Public Building Service to repaint her office in a bright, unconventional color despite officials labeling it shocking.
Lynn Nisbet notes travel industry taxes almost funded all state colleges last year. Total lodging and meals spending reached about 176.6 million dollars, with travel contributing roughly 400 million to the state economy. Highway funding and tourism emphasize the industry's broad impact across multiple regions.
Tom Haggai visits High Point as Emerywood Baptist near completion and three new churches rise in the northwest area. He will preach at Calvary Church in New York next Sunday with broadcasts across WABC HCJB and missionary stations. Dutton marks 90th birthday, praising temperance with a Wesleyan heritage and Dr. Peterson delivering temperance-themed lessons.
Rhett Ball from Morganton becomes Heritage Furniture Inc. vice president of manufacturing and buys Mrs J W Lindsay's Hillcrest home at 207 Hillcrest. Kress stores plan an 18 month revamp to push home furnishings and junior department store work. Mrs Everett Rogers comes from Richmond to help her sick mother. her husband works as sales manager for R L Polk. Ted Cramer shifts from Raleigh to Bennett Advertising to collaborate with a local TV project. Funeral services today for Mrs George L Hackney in Lexington. she was a prominent North Carolina resident and sister to several local figures. A better highway is eyed on the 311 corridor between High Point and Winston-Salem, with no start date yet. study to decide widening or new routing, linking to Highway 220 toward Greensboro. The watchdog point notes the need to press for modernization of Asheboro area roads.
Senator Ralph Flanders of Vermont questions Zionist goals in Israel and warns against tying refugee aid to a broader Zionist program. The piece argues Israel’s population and food needs could be met by a mixed agricultural industrial state, while praising Jewish heritage and charity regardless of policy disputes.
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