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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1955
Page
4
The piece notes hysteria in markets after President Eisenhower's heart attack, with a $13 billion one day stock crash and a partial rebound. Henry Ford II voices confidence in the U.S. economy, denying plans for cutbacks and pledging continued expansion. It concludes that Ike’s illness tests any leader and the nation’s resilience.
Local leaders and Mayor George A. Covington call for public, industry, and civic group participation in NEPH Week to promote hiring of physically handicapped workers. The piece links the expansion plans of Eastern Air Lines to a regional need for an upgraded airport to integrate faster travel and traffic growth.
The Roanoke Times column laments widespread carelessness in service and workmanship. It condemns sloppy clergy, doctors, lawyers, plumbers, electricians, and other trades while noting survivors will handle funeral duties. It argues mass production and speed erode pride in craftsmanship.
Public notice from the High Point Enter Inc. states carriers and distributors are independent contractors and not responsible for advance subscription payments. Readers directed to contact a local carrier for home delivery rates and Ward Grife fith Company as the national advertising representative.
A 1955 US cultural outreach report highlights American music as soft power. The Symphony of the Air concert in Tokyo drew 2000 students after a 27 hour queue. Exhibits, performances, and tours abroad boost prestige, with reach to Asia, Europe, and the Near East.
Luther Hodges, elevated from lieutenant governor to governor after Umstead’s death, is the favorite for a full term. Several hopefuls abandoned bids, leaving Henry W. Jordan as the remaining contender in a crowded field marked by midline and party factions.
Evidence months ago suggested Hodges and Scott might team up at Capitol Square but that appears unlikely. The Scott faction supplies the main party encouragement, with Ben Roney and Terry Sanford credited for building its strength, surpassing earlier machines yet facing a popular trend.
A column notes intertwined campaigns for governor Hodges and Senate seats. It predicts Ervin faces weak opposition, while Lt Governor race widens with candidates Kidd Brewer Joe Eagles Arthur Edwards Alonzo Edwards Vivian Whitfield Settle Bunn and Alton Lennon. Eagles and Edwards vie for farm vote support. Scott group refrains from fielding a candidate.
A high Point reader reports a six bean pods branch growing from a tree rather than a bean plant, identified as a bean tree possibly laburnum or carob related. The exhibit came from Kimsey Farm Route 1 High Point.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and British and French ministers met in New York to map a united Western position ahead of the October Geneva talks with Molotov. They pressed for German unification as a single topic with robust security guarantees and proposed inspection zones to reassure Russia while preserving NATO and the Warsaw Pact. A strong Western stand is urged to resist Soviet pressure and push back communism at Geneva.
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