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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1959
Page
1
Vice President Richard Nixon continues a whirlwind trip in Poland with a lunch with Premier Cyrankiewicz a tour of a housing development and a three hour drive through Warsaw suburbs He discusses international issues with Gomulka and chats with University of Warsaw students.
Gov Luther Hodges told the Governors Conference he would be happy to invite Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to Puerto Rico if given a formal invitation. Charles Parker of C D Advertising suggested Khrushchev might be shown both luxury sights such as Biltmore House and working class venues like a tobacco auction.
In Lexington North Carolina five Davidson County commissioners criticize the State Highway Commission method for selecting roads to pave. They say rural traffic counts plus home counts misvalue needs, advocating local control. Four county roads were suggested for 1959 60 paving, but the commission kept one on its priority list. County leader Harry Cunningham calls the Highway Commission a seven headed monster and urges drastic reorganization.
The San Antonio Press Club invited Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev to be a guest of honor at its Gridiron Dinner on October 10. The plan aims to boost cultural exchange and press relations in the city.
Toledo launches a 45 day downtown pedestrian mall trial with four blocks of Adams Street and Madison Avenue closed. The area features grass trees a pool with penguins and paintings from the Toledo Museum of Art to attract shoppers and boost downtown business. Police report heavy but orderly traffic while officials and merchants call the effort promising and a needed boost.
Rosie Bass, a wilderness-wise resident of Riggins Idaho, woke early to iron clothes at a cabin on the Snake River. She shot a cougar on a nearby ledge, later recounting she faced anger from men in the group for waking them but later helped move the animal to the hillside. The incident occurred over the weekend.
Representative Graham A. Barden charges that organized labor seeks to seize control of the House Labor Committee during drafting of labor regulation bills. He asks that the House debate proceed without gag orders or parliamentary constraints. Hoffa allies are cited as opposing the bill. Republican leaders urge the president to mobilize support to curb labor abuses revealed in Senate hearings.
Stanford University and the Stanford Research Institute announced plans for a giant radar telescope in Palo Alto, second largest in the world. The 142 foot antenna will study Venus dust on the moon and sun, with a one million watt transmitter and frequencies from 20 to 2000 megacycles.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev accepts an invitation to visit the United States, aiming to ease Cold War tensions for a few months while testing American opinion and Western unity. He seeks to split allies with a two way deal but risks provoking Chinese animosity and Berlin tensions. Nixon’s reception of Soviet leaders signals potential gains from the exchange for both sides.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev is expected to begin his U.S. visit on September 15, with State Department officials stating it is safe to assume the date though not officially confirmed. He is anticipated to go directly to Washington before any further stops, potentially including the United Nations in New York.
Carol Hudson aged 7 in Charlotte got her tongue caught in a cousin’s scout canteen after a long drink. Firefighters and the Charlotte life saving crew freed her with an hour of careful pulling. She later said she felt fine despite a swollen tongue.
Paris dispatch assesses NATO strength as it enters its second decade. It notes allied ground forces near the Iron Curtain numbering about 250000, air cover of 1500 to 2000 aircraft, and limited missiles. Soviet power is described as about 1.5 million troops with a 2000 jet air force and growing missile sites.
The United States will keep Western allies fully informed of developments in the Eisenhower Khrushchev talks and consult on any proposed agreements. Eisenhower aims to avoid giving Khrushchev a wedge between the United States and partners, and to seek allies ideas on East West relations. Secretary Herter and foreign ministers Lloyd and Couve de Murville see high desirability in pursuing talks despite Berlin deadlock, fearing failure with Gromyko could suspend Berlin crisis and risk war. The allies expect Khrushchev to seek a favorable atmosphere and avoid unfriendly moves during his American trip.
A 70 year old Mississippi widower denies plans to wed Astrid Manns a German widow who arrived with four children and 13 luggage pieces. He says publicity overstated ties and explains he merely wanted a housekeeper. Manns and her children face moves as the man discusses moral responsibility.
New York AP report notes a strained atmosphere in third joint session between Steelworkers Union negotiators and basic steel industry leaders. Joseph Finnegan of FMCS sits in as both sides face continued deadlock three weeks after a strike halted nearly 90 percent of U.S. steel production. Secretary Mitchell’s criticisms preceded the talks and Finnegan saw no shift in attitude.
The Charlotte Elkin segment of proposed Interstate 77 would run along roughly U S 21 from Charlotte to Elkin, costing about 36 million dollars. Construction is years away and final right of way requires U S Bureau of Public Roads approval. A three state group is deciding northward routing toward Virginia and West Virginia.
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