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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1960
Page
2
An editorial notes two opposing government actions on railroads and air mail. The ICC examiner blocks piggyback plans that would cut shipper costs, while Congress halts four cent air mail shipments when planes have space. The piece argues these moves hinder natural competitive progress and worsen rail congestion.
In a Richmond Times-Dispatch retold fable SAM, a generous sugar-daddy, lavishes Cuban sugar on La Senorita Havana while defending her from rival NIKI. The tale follows manipulated affections, coercive threats to her quota, and a question whether the Senorita will break free or remain under his sway.
Mississippi postal officials urge readers to refuse unwanted third class mail by marking pieces refused and placing them in a collection box if return postage is guaranteed. If not, the Post Office destroys undeliverable mail without return. The recommended action is to request removal from the sender’s list and file complaints for obscene material, though only if it helps curb receipt.
A Chicago Municipal Court Driver School study argues attitude shapes driving safety. Tutors say a normally gentle, conflict‑avoidant person may become domineering behind the wheel, turning the road into their domain. The lesson urges courteous behavior on foot to carry over to driving.
The Columbia Record reports the recently chosen Methodist bishop for South Carolina, Rev. Paul Hardin, spoke at Washington Street Methodist Church on Sunday morning. His first sermon in the state since his episcopal rise offered a strong, eloquent appraisal of the church’s role and direction.
The High Point Enterprise notes a new Columbia Episcopal Area overseeing South Carolina Methodists with Bishop Hardin as presiding head. The piece lauds his scholarship, timing, and leadership, highlighting South Carolinian roots and the shift from North Carolina assignments to a state focused episcopacy. It references the church’s history with Francis Asbury and the circa 180,000 Methodists in the state.
Britain prepares for Nigeria to shed colonial status on October 1 as 43 million Nigerians become independent. The piece notes Nigeria’s three-region structure, leaders like Awolowo and Azikiwe, mixed development levels, and a nation balancing traditional and modern traits, with a televised future and ongoing minority protections.
A Swiss observer says Switzerland would host a United Nations center in Geneva if needed and notes Geneva could suit a world capital site. He cites Hungary refugee influx and Swiss aid history while Switzerland remains engaged with UN agencies though declining full membership.
The observer notes lack of inter planetary aid yet and suggests trying the space agency. High officials in relief agencies respond that they help if useful, while a neutral country pursues other avenues outside the U.N. to foster international solidarity.
The remarks cite a need for tax cuts only after proving sound fiscal practice, criticise U.S. South America policy, and note public skepticism toward union and management leadership in collective bargaining. Included are comments from Senator Vance Hartke, Treasury Undersecretary Fred Scribner Jr., actor Bing Crosby, and Msgr. George G. Higgins.
Drs Kouwenhoven Judge and Knickerbocker describe a simple closed chest massage to restart a stopped heart. The method, tested on dogs and successful in humans, relies on 60 compressions per minute with firm sternum pressure and mouth to nose ventilation when available. One patient revived after 65 minutes. the piece encourages readers to remember and apply the technique.
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