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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1963
Page
4
County Manager Carl Johnson asserts hiring procedures are in hand amid a heated exchange between Republican Percy Sears and Democrat William G. Ragsdale Jr. on Guilford County Board. The dispute centers on whether hiring is political or administrative and whether commissioners should oversee interviews.
The piece weighs the looming World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals. It notes a tight NL pennant race and echoes fan doubts about past Dodgers collapses while acknowledging baseball as an American game with global reach including Japan. It closes with Series time as a major national focus.
Editorial notes France under President Charles de Gaulle prepares a pro forma approval of a strict austerity plan to curb inflation. Finance minister Valerie Giscard d Estaing will explain the program in a radio television speech, with Pompidou and de Gaulle backing it in coming days. The piece traces inflation, wage rises, rents, and shortages while highlighting the political stakes for de Gaulle and his popularity.
High Point Enterprise presents edition details with staff roles and pricing. The notice lists President D A Rawley and officials, advertising director, circulation manager, and editorial staff. It includes mailing rates for daily and Sunday, daily only, Sunday only, and carrier weekly options, plus tax and subscription terms.
Princess Anne begins at Benenden School for Girls, entering a strict routine with uniforms and discipline. She will study core subjects and enjoy activities like lacrosse and tennis while sharing a dorm and learning domestic tasks. The school emphasizes a broad philosophy of life and has a strong academic record.
A reader urges courage and wisdom to address racial unrest in High Point. The writer rebukes white mobs and calls for liberty and justice for all, urging personal kindness and restraint while supporting equal rights. The letter cites violence in Birmingham, Oxford, and Jackson and reflects on faith and civic duty.
Editor notes links between Scandinavian and American furniture design as the 1950s tour reports broader European influence. Swedish Danish Finnish and Norwegian makers drive modern trends with functional beauty, while American buyers seek proximity and global markets. The speaker urges designers and manufacturers to study Scandinavian promotion for profitable, well crafted goods.
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