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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1962
Page
4
The piece argues strong parental influence reduces high school dropouts. It cites demand for University of Miami grammar school placements, parent attitudes toward education, and quotes a mother prioritizing her own concerns over her son’s schooling, urging active parental involvement to secure a student’s educational future.
The piece notes the Dark Approach in Guilford County and High Point praising the City-County Building while criticizing the non functioning cooling system. It highlights darkness in the area between the new building the High Point Municipal Building and the Southern Furniture Exposition Building along with the parking lot and alley between the Number 2 Fire Station and the furniture building. Residents call for improved illumination for safety security and ease of police procedures after dark.
Editorial discusses Pope John XXIII addressing a radio message to Catholics ahead of the Ecumenical Council. It notes expected Vatican influence on films, radio, and press and cites the Legion of Decency and bishops’ groups pushing stricter standards.
The High Point Enterprise announces staff roles including President Mrs. R. B. Terry Secretary-Treasurer Holt McPherson Editor Joe Brown and Managing Editor C. W. Patterson Jr. It outlines subscription rates by mail and carrier, notes taxes and advertising representation, and states independent contractor status for carriers and distributors.
Latin America's rise in the cold war is highlighted as Moscow declares arms to Cuba to counter perceived imperialist threats. The piece traces regional political evolution from colonial-era power structures to later revolutions and U.S. actions, noting Cuba's alliance with Castro's movimento 26 de Julio and its impact on Latin American politics.
William A. Shires reports North Carolina local government bond finances remain favorable and cautiously watched. A Local Government Commission study shows about 94 million dollars in bonds authorized but not yet issued, with many authorizations dating back to 1958. Some issues may never reach markets. others may be issued in partial amounts over five years.
Notes on The News presents a September discussion about unsafe drugs in medicine cabinets and financial projections. It quotes a bond banker who questions local debt as a share of national emissions. The piece outlines two major proposals to reform the North Carolina Utilities Commission from Thomas R. Eller Jr. and E. B. Hipp, signaling a broad overhaul versus a softer statutory approach.
The columnist recalls anonymous letters to newspapers and their critics, cites a constructive unsigned note about soap bits and self-stamped envelopes, and shares a Carnegie library tale to illustrate frugality and wit. He argues rightfully that clever economies offer amusement and insight.
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