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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1958
Page
4
The angel of the Lord was by the threshing place II Samuel 24 16 Heaven and earth combine to eliminate chaff We can work at that task in our own character.
The referendum yielded 84.99 percent turnout and 76.56 percent approval for the fifth republic charter. De Gaulle gains vast new powers for the president while parliament loses authority, signaling strong leadership amid Algeria crisis and a Communist challenge.
Storm Helene battered the North Carolina coast with strong winds and less water damage than Hazel. Deputy state Civil Defense director Russell C. Nicholson notes better preparedness, smoother evacuations, and no deaths or injuries as lessons from past storms reduced risk and justified strict actions.
The piece analyzes Sherman Adams resignation amid public opinion and private enmity, arguing he faced unfair treatment and should have faced legal scrutiny if guilty. It critiques Adams’s style, his clashes with Joe McCarthy, and the presidency’s structure, noting Eisenhower’s dinner lists and the so called Assistant President label as part of a flawed system.
The letter storm over Formosa policy prompts criticism of Vice President Nixon as critics say mail volume is not the sole basis for policy. Dulles notes mail can aid common sense problem solving, while supporters argue mail should not dictate strategic choices. The debate centers on balancing public input with sustained foreign policy.
Editorial examines the battle among Diners Club American Express and Hilton Hotels as they expand credit cards. Notes thousands of new members and rising hotel commissions while projecting broader use across travel and services and potential effects on non card holders.
The High Point Enterprise lists staff roles including D A Rawley as resident editor Mrs R B Terry as secretary treasurer Holt McPherson as editor Joe Brown managing editor C W Patterson Jr advertising director Wwidol Jr business manager Charles B Loftin circulation manager. The paper is entered as second class mail in 1879 with publication details for High Point North Carolina.
The article notes low morale in the Department of Probation and touches on broader State employee discontent, especially in highway offices. It discusses Rankin’s long tenure as Hodges’ private secretary, a pattern of gubernatorial staff movement, and contrasts North Carolina with Virginia on staff continuity while noting overall government progress.
High Pointers report little water damage at Holden's Beach after Hurricane Helene. Some cottages suffered roof loss and sand filling, while others were largely spared as the storm struck at low tide. Also notes upcoming Chamber of Commerce gathering with Governor Hodges, limited tickets, and local civic news.
A collage of quick items from the Chicago Tribune era covers scented merchandising ideas, odd questions to farm advisers, and a quip about Teddy Roosevelt's memorable phrases. It cites population projections to 1975 with shifts toward dependent ages and a nod to coffee breaks during TV ads.
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