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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1956

Page

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Tornadoes Twist Across Carolinas Ditching Towns and Power Lines

Tornadoes moved northeast from Abbeville South Carolina into at least three areas in North and South Carolina causing extensive damage to homes and power lines. Two people were slightly injured by debris while others endured roof loss and downed trees amid heavy rain and wind. a Raleigh area power plant and multiple dwellings reported damage.

Charlotte Carolinas Abbeville S. C Greenwood Northarolina Lowrys Atlanta Ruth Wison Lola Lee Freeman Abbeville-Greenwood Mecklenburges County North Corona Belmont Duke Power Co Mae Frances Hayes Burton Hayes Bobby Duckworth Policerman B. L. Bishop Johnny Crofts Shelby Charlotte Memorial Hospital Bob Edwards Abbeville Mills Town Creek Elm City Wilson County Isaac Page Page

Stevenson Maps Busy Weekend

Adlai E Stevenson, unopposed in the Illinois Democratic presidential preference primary, planned a busy weekend of campaigning in Illinois with meetings with party leaders and Students for Stevenson. He would address Alton labor groups and conclude the weekend with a television address.

Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois Stevenson Alton Ill Estes Kefauver Lars Kefauver Minnesota Ilinois Eisenhower William F. Knowland California Lar Daly Knowland Florida

Moonshine Cargo Stopped in Starke Truck Bust

Federal agents stopped William Lee Jacobs near Starke Florida after two five gallon tins burst leaking a whisky aroma. Jacobs faced charges of illegal moonshine transportation.

Starke, Fla William Lee Jacobs Frank W. Watt Watt Jacobs

Kefauver and Stevenson Trade Barbs Over Democratic Unity

Sen Estes Kefauver touring New Jersey accuses Adlai Stevenson of mudslinging and betraying party unity in a heated exchange. Kefauver held a Paterson press conference during a five day drive for NJ 36 convention votes as the Democratic nomination fight intensifies with a Florida barb from Stevenson.

Mount Holly N. J Estes Kefauver D-Tenn New Jersey Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Florida Kefauver Paterson Illinois

When the fellows start looking a girl straight in the eye

A cheeky line warns that when men stare at a girl she should respond with confidence and adjust her figure. The quip reflects dated social attitudes and humor about appearance and attention.

Spain Ends 44 Year Protectorate of Morocco

Spain proclaimed its 44 year protectorate over Morocco ended and the country now autonomous and sovereign. The move aligns with a French declaration last month and leaves Tangier as the only international zone. Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef approved the accord after 13 hours of talks with Generalissimo Franco outlining a future of free cooperation. Talks on new relations are to continue in Madrid.

Madrid Spain Morocco Tangier Mohammed Ben Youssef Francisco Franco Paris

Criticism Expected as U S Plans Higher Baghdad Pact Role

Washington plans a high level U S delegation to Tehran for April 16 20 to reassure Baghdad Pact members Britain Turkey Iraq Iran and Pakistan. Deputy Undersecretary of State Lou W Henderson will lead the delegation amid mixed reactions from regional allies and Arab states.

Washington Middle East State Department United States Pact Council Tehran Iran Lou W. Henderson Eisenhower Dulles Defense Alliance Britain Turkey Iraq Pakistan London U.S Syria Saudi Arabia Egypt Nasser

Sunday Enterprise features tomorrow

The edition highlights a postal escort and punctual mail delivery. It explores right hand drive postal trucks and public reactions downtown. It also previews Piedmont rock trends and home economy tips from experts for the Woman's section.

U. S Uncle Sam High Point Sunday Enterprise Enterprise Bob Marks Thomasville Piedmont Adelaide Wendler

Iowa Backs Eisenhower And Nixon

Des Moines delegates to the Republican National Convention endorsed President Eisenhower for a second term and praised Vice President Nixon. The state convention closed in harmony with delegates elected without contest. A resolution pledged support for a second term and approved Nixon’s diplomatic efforts.

Des Moines Iowa San Francisco Eisenhower Nixon

Democrats Ramp Up Push For Fast Farm Bill Action

Democratic leaders urged quick passage of the completed farm bill compromise as Eisenhower reviews provisions. Senate and House agriculture leaders expect rapid approval though a few senators warned of possible vetoes unless revisions are ordered. The measure would create a soil bank with payments to underplant crops while preserving higher price supports and conservation provisions.

Washington Eisenhower Agriculture Benson White House Senate House Senate House Conference Sen Ellender D-La Rep Cooley Congress Benson Sens Aiken Holland Administration Soil Bank Sota Agrocere Pesercoente Sa Culture En Soil Bank

Three-Judge Court Denied For Trial

Judge Johnson J. Hayes in Greensboro denied a three-judge federal court trial for the Montgomery County school segregation suit. The case seeks desegregation of county schools and is set for April 26 before Judge Hayes. He noted state officers must discriminate for triple-judge review and ruled state law or orders enforcing segregation are void where conflicting with Supreme Court interpretation.

Greensboro Johnson J. Hayes Montgomery County Hayes Montgomery County School Board U. S. Supreme Court

Winter Weather Grips Northern Midwest and Plains

Wintry conditions return to northern Midwest with heavy snow and gusty winds. Falls reach up to seven inches, with Duluth totaling over six more inches for a 21 inch ground depth. Cooler air sinks southward, freezing readings reaching Oklahoma, as storm heads toward Wisconsin and Michigan.

Associated Press Midwest Mississippi Valley Atlantic Coast Red River Valley Minnesota-North Dakota Duluth Minn Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Oklahoma Kansas City Ohio Valley Florida

Hammarskjold Sets Middle East Mission From London

U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold flies to London to begin a mission to ease Arab Israeli strife. He then plans talks in Rome with U N truce observers before spending a month surveying Gaza and Beirut and Cairo to abate tensions.

London U.N Dag Hammarskjold Middle East

Photographers Tossed Into Lake Waters at Dixie Tournament

In Winter Haven Florida a stand collapsed sending a gallery of photographers into Cypress Gardens lake during the Dixie Water Ski Tournament. No injuries, but wet clothing and spoiled film resulted from the sudden plunge.

Winter Haven Fla Cypress Gardens

Cotton export plan delayed amid agency differences

Washington reports show state and agriculture departments at odds over subsidies for cotton textiles and wastes as details of a new export program were postponed. Trade sources note planned Aug 1 start for surplus cotton exports, but policy disputes block final announcements.

Washington Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture Benson Nable U. S State Department Agriculture Department

Democrats May Lose Farm Belt Influence in Wisconsin Primary

Vote comparisons suggest Democrats may lose Midwestern farm belt backing in November. In Wisconsin last Tuesday Democrats scored 41.8 percent, down from 46.5 percent in 10 general elections, and their gains in farm areas reflect discontent over low agricultural prices despite Republican concede.

Washington Wisconsin Eisenhower House Senate

Gaza clashes persist as Egypt and Israel trade fire

In the Gaza sector Israeli and Egyptian forces conducted extended firing with duels lasting hours despite a U N cease fire appeal. An Israeli army spokesman reported Egyptian units firing at outposts, while an Egyptian spokesman claimed Israelis started the exchange near the Damra sector early this morning.

Jerusalem Gaza U. N Cairo Raelis Damra Judenes Commission

Greensboro Bank Teller Sought by FBI in Embezzlement Case

A 23-year-old Greensboro woman, former Ris Industrial Savings Bank teller, was free on bond as FBI agents hunted for about $16,800 she allegedly embezzled. Dist. Atty. Edwin Stanly said roughly $800 of the funds had been recovered and that the case involved Wachovia Bank & Trust.

Greensboro FBI Ris Industrial Savings Bank of Louise Black A. Kineng Edwin Stanl Wachovia Bank & Trust

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