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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1960
Page
2
An active organizer’s remark that independents are more concerned with public welfare than party regulars is challenged. The piece argues regulars show genuine commitment to party policies, notes independents’ rising but often indifferent engagement, and finds no clear superiority in independents’ concern for national welfare.
The UN 15th General Assembly week ends with fears it may fail its peace mission yet a belief remains that peace-loving nations can sustain the forum. Sen. Ervin warns degenerate UN could endanger world peace. Khrushchev earlier declared war on the UN, prompting US readiness to respond to possible chaos.
In Maryland's Sixth District Congressmen Foley and Mathias court small business owners. Foley pledges more government loans. Mathias advocates tax reform to let owners keep more earnings. The piece notes that keeping earnings could reduce reliance on loans and improve credit. It questions voters whether to keep more of their money or borrow from Washington with repayment duties.
The piece discusses how the Soviet Union helped establish the United Nations home in New York City, noting historical debates on location. It covers Roosevelts differing ideas, the 1945 Preparatory Commission outcome, Rockefeller Jr.'s land gift, and concerns about influence and impartiality if the UN seat resides in a major power.
UN General Assembly faces a crowded 87 item agenda with flashpoints across Korea Congo Latin America and the Middle East. Reports warn that quiet regions could explode again as issues include Korea reunification Arab refugees South West Africa apartheid Algeria Tibet and Hungary. The Soviet push for China's seat highlights shifting Cold War politics at the world body.
Readers urge tolerance for Dr Herbert while outlining Catholic positions on church involvement in politics and religion, urging accurate discussion. The letters defend free belief, critique anti Catholic statements, and call for understanding across Protestant and Catholic lines amid ongoing controversy and misperceptions.
A reader argues against John F Kennedy's ascent, urging constitutional limits on Catholics in public office. The letter laments religion as a political factor, calls for constitutional change to ban Catholics from office, and warns of a “state and church” union, urging action to prevent a Catholic presidency.
HOLT McPHERSON reports from North Wilkesboro on a $1 million federal effort to dam the Yadkin. The project will create a vast water reservoir to meet growing needs through 1980 and beyond, aiding Winston-Salem High Point and other communities. Local leaders George A. Covington and Eddie Knox are cited as champions of planned hydroelectric power and long term drought resilience. The piece notes reuse of water, soil conservation, and the importance of proactive planning in a rapidly urbanizing Piedmont.
A collection of public figures and local voices discusses voting rights, race, and gender. It includes remarks by Vice President Nix, a Indianapolis manufacturer, and Dollarway school board president Lée P. ham, amid reactions to desegregation and voter participation.
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