Go West Again In Freedom Land of Signs and Wonders
Poem by Walter Blackstock formerly of High Point College now chair of English and Literature at Methodist College Fayetteville North Carolina travels through Plymouth Rock Wilmington Florida Georgia Bayou Country Blue Ridge redwoods deserts and roses inviting the reader to journey westward across diverse landscapes with hopeful tone and place names.
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Plymouth Rock
Wilmington
Florida
Georgia
Blue Ridge Hills
Bayou
Running The Christian Race Through Nightfall
Poetic reflection on endurance with faith as a guide and strength for the Christian race. Mentions fear not and God’s presence in darkness, urging the reader to press on toward eternal life. Signed by Mrs. Elsie Meadows at 413 Greenwood Dr.
Satire on Marriage and Five Year Plan
A poem mocks arranged precontracts for marriage proposing a five year test. It argues couples should know they cannot agree and may part after trials, warning that failed unions harm children and morals. The verse critiques perpetual trials and late ruin of family life.
Queen of Hate and a Quiet Truce
A speaker vents frustration at a volatile lover. The voice condemns the partner’s shrill talk and fiery temper, noting the toll on the speaker’s ears and head. Despite acknowledging an inevitable quarrel, the speaker longs for silence and a peaceful end to hostilities.
Neighbor Gossip Mailbox Tale
A playful letter to Sally mocks a new neighbor. The writer describes the wife’s appearance, fashion, and aging, notes her husband as kind yet suspicious about debts, and ends with a pledge of friendship as the mail reaches home.
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Sally
Civil Defense politics questioned in High Point letter
A returning veteran accuses the High Point Civil Defense director of political influence and lack of CD training. The writer asks Mrs. Partin to address what he sees as a political setup and promises to notify higher CD authorities.
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High Point
Democratic Party
Communities Need To Put Aside Petty Jealousies
A reader endorses Bob Burdette’s column on industrial development in Davidson County and Lexington Thomasville, urging area cooperation over sewer expansion to assist an existing industry and spur job growth. The letter warns against parochial rivalries and urges policy oriented, regionwide growth within the Golden Triad framework.
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Bob Burdette
Sunday Enterprise
Davidson County Commissioners
Lexington
Davidson County
Thomasville
Republican
High Point City
Forsyth
Guilford
High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Piedmont Zoo
It's Friends Who Despise Us a ae per yy Goat Toy Beanery
The fragmentary text references a lighthearted titled piece about social dynamics and a whimsical shop name, noting an unusual phrasing and a casual tone. Strong entities and concrete facts are minimal in the readable portion available.
Nixon Nomination Hopes Highlight Letter to GOP
A long letter argues Richard M. Nixon should be GOP nominee in 1968 citing his public service record and White House tenure. The note, signed by Alfred P. Adamo and Andrew Talbert, warns politicians against empty promises and endorses Nixon while lampooning rival Igabod Quigley.
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Richard M. Nixon
United States
White House
Poonan
Alfred P. Adamo
Ponti
Hinds
Igabod Quigley
Quigley
East
California
State of
Kansas
Igabod
Wilds
P. U. University
CFTS
Why Endure No-Win War The Press Critiques Vietnam Policy
The letter argues that hawks now doubt the no win war stance and criticizes McNamara for urging ground force victory. It questions how victory is possible with North Vietnamese forces and accuses policymakers of using distractions while pursuing disarmament and UN sovereignty trends.
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Hawks
Vietnam
McNamara
U. S. Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Middle-East
Berlin
Cuba
United Nations
Robert C. Baker
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Walter Blackstock
Area of English and
Methodist College
Fayetteville, N.C
Elsie Meadows
Greenwood Dr
Papa
Cc. B
High Point Enterprise
Nixon
GOP
America
Republican Party
United States of America
Paign
Hubert Humphery
John L. Kennedy
Woodrow Wilson
Lincoln
Luther Hodges
Andrew Talbert
Penneys
Penney
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