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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1955
Page
4
A Look magazine study by Donald Robinson revises the list of the world’s 100 most important people, highlighting who is included and who is not. The piece notes predominance of Western figures, limited women, and shifts in global influence, with commentary on leadership and a hopeful view of a changing world.
The analysis argues the Eisenhower foreign policy mirrors a status quo doctrine, masking imperialist aims. It traces historical attempts to preserve stability from the Holy Alliance to the League of Nations and UN. It concludes that Peace and Prosperity echoes the same restraint as Kremlin Peace.
Weather experts debate hurricane behavior as Dr John Q Stewart criticizes Weather Bureau methods while Bermuda forms a rising air mountain linked to the new Hurricane Alley. Jerome Namias and extended forecasts note shifting storm paths from Florida to the Carolinas and New England. Hurricane hunting remains a difficult, debated pursuit.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles introduces a revised manual stressing proper driving attitude over mere technical skill. It keeps four tests eye sight sign recognition written and road test while adding questions at chapter ends. Ed Scheidt notes attitude is key to safe operation and examiners should be courteous to avoid harming morale.
Memphis readers recall a double rescue in England where Bill Read saved a boy and Harry Quigley saved Read's son from drowning. The writer questions whether such heroism is needed when simple fencing might prevent future dangers and urges practicality over sensational praise.
The High Point Enterprise staff includes D A Rawley Mrs R B Terry Holt McPherson W Patterson Jr and advertising directors and business manager are named. Circulation and editorial roles are listed for the North Main Street paper.
The document lists publication details including afternoon and Sunday morning editions, Associated Press rights, and postal registration. It notes independent carriage, subscription payment responsibility, and advertising contacts for home delivery.
Hugh Morton proposes moving The Lost Colony to Boone and Horn in the West to Roanoke Island for a season to ease financial strain on both outdoor productions. The plan cites weather troubles, investment by the state, and potential renewed local interest despite logistical challenges.
A white man and a Black man fought in Old Fort on September 1 after a denied request to enroll five colored children in a white school. Both men faced warrants for affray. in mayor's court the white man was fined 15 and the Black man acquitted. Local papers framed it as race trouble. officials said no connection.
A column argues politics and natural law amid Peronist Argentina and U S biblical thoughts. It weighs democracy’s pace versus dictatorship, notes nature’s laws and disasters, and reflects Providence, direction sense, and a banquet ham joke between Father Kelly and Rabbi Levi.
A Georgia congressman seeks a parade for an unclear purpose. The Library of Congress cannot supply a reason, so pageant director Col. Ed Kirby suggests inviting local officials to lead the parade, avoiding a stated cause. The piece also notes Washington society hosting brass hats and a humor about the term CP.
A collection of dated quotes from figures including Dean Acheson, Leonard Hall, Harry S Truman, Juan Perón, Mamoru Shigemitsu, and Billy Graham. The remarks cover shifting government relations, political battles, allied loyalty, and the influence of home training on civic obedience.
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