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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1953
Page
4
A small newspaper notice lists subscription prices under the Act of Mar 3 1879. By mail three months cost 3 25, six months 6 50, twelve months 13 00. By carrier weekly 30 cents, yearly 15 00.
A letter to readers notes meat price divergence as farmers see declining prices while retail beef costs rise. It urges antitrust scrutiny, warning that competition erosion harms both producers and consumers and calls for a government probe. Also highlighted is a Methodist conference report noting 16 of 36 applicants for ordination hold BA degrees from High Point College and praising its societal impact.
Fieldcrest Mills centered on Leaksville Spray and Draper, once part of Marshall Field’s textile empire, has been sold to new buyers focusing on retail operations. The deal excites three towns around the mills, who expect no disruption and hope for prudent management by the new owners. Lions Club members from High Point Oak View Jamestown and Archdale Trinity will sell brooms and mats tonight and tomorrow to aid the blind and local charities.
The Savannah News critiques New England editors and governors for proposed protective labor schemes to curb Southern growth. It argues such plans are illogical subsidies, notes historical animosity between regions dating to the Civil War, and questions the motives of New England leaders in pressuring defense orders and unions.
Walter Reuther notes Roy Brewer’s removal from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees amid a purge of Communist influence in Hollywood. Brewer’s anti Communist campaigns, reforms, and European tax-avoidance clashes reshaped labor in film, with critics arguing his exit benefits subversive interests and hurts American labor.
Humorous anecdotes from a Methodist conference fill the Exposition building with stories of dairy milk shakes, room requests, teasing barber tales, pepper loving pastors, and a brain operation joke about a district superintendent, as Sen. Lennon meets locals and veterans reminisce.
Washington talks potatoes and politics as Baldy Brannan’s alleged influence returns to the scene. The writer notes a projected 381 million bushel crop versus 320 million norm, recalls 1952 price spikes, derides the former agriculture secretary, and pokes fun at society gossip, post office footwork, and Summerfield’s front steps reform.
Democrats and Republicans spar over control of Congress with rival events in Chicago and Raleigh. North Carolina Young Democrats set Oct 8 9 10 in Raleigh while Young Republicans schedule a statewide Raleigh rally two weeks earlier. Both gatherings shift to policy meetings amid partisan signaling.
Flight leaders from both parties attend a Republican dinner featuring Barry Goldwater as speaker. Eastern Carolina Young Republican Clubs host with State President Ivan Harrah and other YRC figures. The event also draws noted leaders from the State regular organization, including T. E. Story, J. E. Broyhill, and Mrs. W. P. Few. The YDC convention in October aims to attract senior Democratic leaders as well.
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