10 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1957
Page
1
Washington reports say Britain and other Allies seek UN involvement as U S Egypt talks in Cairo show little progress over Suez Canal control. Ambassador Hare met Foreign Minister Fawzi in Cairo amid previously deadlocked negotiations on Egyptian control and tolls.
Report says Eckern and Mena escaped four days ago after doors of their cells were found unlocked. All jail employees on duty during the incident were placed under investigation.
The Aurora Borealis inspires thoughts of wonder but offers little real guidance. The writer parallels the northern lights with Christ as a constant, spiritual light to guide life, avoiding temptations and materialism and providing direction for the soul and mind.
Queen Elizabeth began the third day of her state visit to France with an early start in Paris. Paris marked the night with its largest celebration since liberation and V E Day, including a spectacular fireworks display.
Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion 70 starts a two week rest ahead of Passover as Israel eases crisis fears. Dayan also on leave. Knesset recess to May 20. Reports in foreign papers warn of a Jordan crisis with Saudi Arabia Syria and Iraq rumored to be ready to carve up Jordan.
A major earthquake struck Alaska at 3 36 a m with aftershocks following. The expert Gutenberg said it was not an aftershock of last month’s powerful cave waves.
President Eisenhower lauds Great Britain's courage and nerve as it rethinks its military program. He notes Britain's recent struggles and calls for attention to spiritual, intellectual, and economic qualities in defending against atomic attack. More on page ten.
Fire burned nearly 1000 acres in a heavily wooded Pamlico zone. A 200 foot waterway formed a barrier as the blaze neared the Ho bocken light tending station prompting a Coast Guard crew evacuation. Cause undetermined though deer hunting is suspected by officials.
Two Weather Bureau executives outlined questions about pinpointing tornado locations and the triggering mechanism after the Dallas tornado of April 2. They noted the event was widely seen and well documented and discussed potential paths toward broader energy distribution of tornadoes.
London reports Russia protesting to the United States over long inspections of Soviet ships in the Panama Canal. Moscow complained that armed guards and lengthy scans on vessels like the Ostrovsky and Senyavin violated equal access promised by the canal treaty, as Washington denied knowledge of the protest.
The Associated Press reports scattered frost in central North Carolina with early blooming fruit trees stung. Sandhills growers saw little damage while mountain counties remained largely unbloomed. Low temps ranged to 35-40 F, with Henderson and Haywood apple orchards two weeks from full bloom as Atlantic storms move northeast toward Newfoundland.
State Department labels Moscow protest about Soviet ships in the Panama Canal propaganda. Russian note alleges discriminatory inspections since Jan 1 with long stoppages to measure cargo and photograph equipment. Panama Canal Co officials say inspections were routine for safety and toll purposes.
In Raleigh the Senate postponed debate on legislative reapportionment for one week. Sen. Richard G. Long of Person moved to delay to allow more study of the study commission report and an alternative 19-senator plan. Sen. J. Spencer Bell of Mecklenburg supported the delay, calling the commission plan a "statesmanlike sacrifice" by large industrial counties.
Defense counsel criticized methods used by Scotland Yard detective Herbert Hannam amid a murder investigation in Eastbourne. Judge defended Hannam as he addressed the jury after his arrest of Dr. Morrell in December in the case against Adams, a wealthy Eastbourne resident, amid rumors in the Victorian resort.
New York couple Jack Soble and Myra Soble pleaded guilty to conspiracy with Russian nationals to obtain U S defense documents. They faced six counts including conspiring to transmit to the Soviet Union secret information vital to U S defense. one count carries the death penalty. Their attorney said the couple came to the United States in 1941 and hoped to recapture their souls.
Santos Rodriguez, 26, freed after state rectified a wrongful life sentence for a murder he did not commit. He left Norfolk prison with $52, wearing a new suit, thanking God and supporters. Lucien Peets confessed and faced 18 to 20 years for the crime. a pardon followed in minutes. A legislative panel weighs a $60,000 compensation proposal.
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