02 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1957
Page
1
Texans vote in a special election to choose a U S senator as Democrats seek to hold the chamber. Leading candidates include Searcy Bracewell and Martin Dies with John White also in the race. turnout expected high with no runoff.
The author argues that criminals seek publicity, while true recognition belongs to God. Real peace comes from humble service to God, not human glory, and praise should credit the Maker rather than people.
Democratic candidates appear to capture all five partisan seats on statewide boards overseeing major higher education institutions. In nonpartisan races for the State Supreme Court, three Democrats win, maintaining a 5-3 Democratic majority. Detroit and Wayne County helped boost margins as vote totals from 4,280 precincts showed favorable results.
Dr. Michael Ashby, a neurologist, testified the last days of Edith Morrell showed she was not dying and sought bran dy and ice cream. The prosecution says Dr. John Bodkin Adams gave massive narcotics injections to hasten her death on November 13, 1950, while the defense argues increased doses were for sleep and strength amid a threatened will.
Eddie Jackson, longtime partner of Jimmy Durante, is reported in good condition at St. John's Hospital following a second hernia operation. He previously had surgery last January.
Secretary of State Dulles said he should know in 24 to 48 hours whether there is any prospect for a satisfactory settlement with Egypt on Suez Canal operation. He noted canal users should have a greater voice than Egypt proposes. He did not have official word of Israel planning a test ship.
A massive slow moving storm drenched drought areas from Montana to the Texas Panhandle with rain and snow. Forecasters warned livestockmen as older blizzard dangers receded. one Colorado motorist died in a crash near Denver as blizzard cues spread to Nebraska, South Dakota, Kansas and Oklahoma Panhandle.
The No 2 Treasury official told 1500 delegates at the fifth annual Republican Women's National Conference that the 1958 budget can be cut enough and the 1959 budget kept under control to justify a sizeable tax cut next year. He urged vigorous cooperation and said reductions may require nonpopular actions.
In Washington a fast moving budget cutting drive stalled on its sixth day in the House. The Appropriations Committee showed no haste to advance the 1958 Labor and Welfare appropriations. Members hoped opposition to last week’s cuts would trigger a House reversal on final votes as protests mounted.
Ex gangster Mickey Cohen met evangelist Billy Graham in a New York hotel suite to discuss spirituality and a new life. Graham called Cohen sincerely interested in spiritual matters, reflecting on Cohen’s past作为 crime figure bombings and tax evasion history. The piece also notes the House debate over a $2.8 billion measure, failing to change lines or cut school payments.
In Raleigh the Senate backed a one week delay to April 10 to study the reapportionment issue. A coalition moved to expand House membership from 120 to 130 to boost populous counties while amendments cap any county at two senators. The plan is framed as a compromise amid fierce debate.
Philadelphia officials say half of last year’s complaints came from late parties yowling pets and blaring radios and TVs. The mayor’s committee launches a special drive this month to curb residential noise.
A Navy Neptune bomber exploded shortly after takeoff from Chin Coteague Naval Air Station and plunged into a field near Atlantic Virginia. All 11 aboard were killed as the aircraft burned in a 10 foot crater, witnesses reported a backfire before the blast. An Atlantic corner store operator said the crash shook nearby buildings and rattled windows.
Chief Deputy Jack Knudson reported the youth may have died in a teen age revenge killing or by electrocution. Marfisi 17 of Omaha died from physical shock. initial police believed he was tortured with an acetylene torch. The body with a severed hand was found ten miles west of Omaha near a hospital annex. No clues surfaced on the spot. the mother said he had no enemies and relatives described him as in good spirits. He quit school last year and had been job hunting.
Washington reports conflict over a one million dollar publicity program for Beck. Board members reportedly voted affirmatively to a separate advertising budget for the Teamsters Union, while Beck denies any statement. Sources vary on whether Beck's plan was approved.
London union bosses called off costly strikes in Britain’s shipyards and factories pending a government inquiry into pay demands. About 1.5 million pounds in factories and shipyards were involved as the Confederation of Shipbuilding and Engineering Unions, 40 member bodies, ended walkouts after an executive recommendation, averting further disruption to auto production and exports.
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission plans action this month against major trading stamp firms over alleged law violations. Investigations focus on deceptive advertising, exclusive store rights, price discrimination, and the use of the word free, while agencies assess costs to shoppers and impact on retailers.
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