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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1959
Page
4
President Eisenhower appeals to leaders on both sides of the steel dispute to resume bargaining. He warns that continued strike action harms the public and risks inflationary pressure and potential government regulation. The letter urges wage stability, productivity gains, and shared profits to lower prices.
Morganton publisher Miss Beatrice Cobb died at Duke hospital after attending the North Carolina Press Association meeting in Morehead City. A lifelong friend and tireless advocate for journalism, she inspired many from the White House to Burke County and traveled to London before her death.
The United States shows growing religious affiliation from 36 percent in 1900 to 63 percent in 1958, though 70 million Americans remain without affiliation. Protestant and Catholic counts rise while Jews stay steady. data from the Yearbook of American Churches notes possible inaccuracies in older figures.
The article notes progress toward school desegregation in Florida and surrounding states after a Supreme Court ruling. It cites 350 districts, then 333, and 15 reluctant districts this year taking steps. It warns against rushing reforms and urges understanding as the South solves its own civil rights issues. It also flags the Civil Rights Commission on voting rights, urging caution against federal intervention.
The High Point precinct redesign to align with city expansion faced initial resistance. Opponents softened as the plan proved fair and effective, enabling thousands of new voters from annexation to be accommodated. The elections board commended for prompt action.
The scrawled OCR fragment lists roles including editor, business manager and circulation manager, with partial initials D A R B TERRY and titles laid out in the masthead area.
A Patchwork of editorials and reader letters cites Khrushchev and Eisenhower with warnings of humiliation and appeasement. Local items urge courage on a one way street plan, feature a Japanese pen pal request, and commend Rep Jonas for opposing a Public Works bill.
A preacher cites Matthew 17 20 on faith to explain why life holds mountains and battles. He recalls Dr Vann who rose from cane mill injury to college president and preacher, and tells of prisoners seeking redemption, urging believers to conquer obstacles through Christ.
Two local seniors Gurney H. Kearns 87 and Augustine W. Blair 93 are celebrated with family visits and quiet dinners. Kearns remains active at Crown Hosiery Mill with a routine daily schedule, while Blair, a former Rutgers soil chemistry professor, enjoys gardening at his South Main Street home and attends Springfield Friends Meeting.
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