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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1956
Page
1
Dispatches report Typhoon Wanda as one of the century’s worst storms in China killing about 2,100 people and leaving millions homeless. Chekiang province suffers up to 150 mph winds with many homes destroyed and crops ruined across a vast area.
A reflection on American diversification in interests from quiz show fortunes to vast reading, urging study of God and creation alongside secular knowledge. The author notes diverse pursuits expand life and public service, calling for balance between human gifts and spiritual discipline.
Adlai E. Stevenson signals willingness to abandon traditional vice presidential selection if nominated. He aims to win the Democratic nomination at next week's convention and prefers a running mate who strengthens the ticket beyond geography. He doubts Eisenhower’s strength and anticipates a vigorous fall campaign. He also believes a VP candidate adds little to the ticket.
Two F84 Thunderjets from an Air National Guard unit collided during gunary practice 50 miles east of Savannah in the Atlantic. Coast Guard boats and Air Force helicopters were dispatched to the scene as Maj. William Ramsey of the 116th Wing confirmed the incident during Executives Day at Travis Field.
Charlotte two state PTA officers reaffirmed opposition to the Pearsall plan and warned the proposed constitutional amendment could hasten integration. Mrs. J. Watkins argued local option schools could be closed to force votes, leading to either integration or white school shutdowns. Reed Sarratt discussed Supreme Court rulings on school segregation and noted no mandate for integration.
President Eisenhower writes to Premier Bulganin urging Russia to advance the Geneva hopes discussed a year ago. He again asks Moscow to accept a freeze on atomic weapon production and reconsiders rejecting his open skies plan. He notes Bulganin’s 1.2 million armed forces cut proposal is insufficient to ease global tensions.
Robert R. Nathan for Americans for Democratic Action told the Platform Committee the U S appears divided and leaderless amid a floundering foreign policy. He urged sober East West trade review and careful demilitarization of aid while warning against rigid platform commitments.
A playful line from a 20th century feature column states that people can endure brief air deprivation but require brains for ongoing life, using a humorous contrast to prompt reader curiosity.
Three Cypriots await execution after being convicted for the Dec 15 mountain ambush on British forces. Andreas Zakkos, 25, Charilaos Michail, 22, and Iacovos Patatsos, 22, are to die for the ambush and a Turkish Cypriot vasileman killed in Nicosia on April 23. A traffic ban was imposed in the capital as tensions rose and extremists planted two bombs at the government radio, causing minor damage with no injuries.
Prospective jurors for the Brink’s robbery trial hear initial instructions in a separate courtroom as delays loom over panel size. Judge Fort privately guides venire members while both sides jockey over peremptory challenges and for cause rulings.
Cairo sources say Egypt may rush an appeal to the United Nations Security Council over the Suez Canal issue before the August 16 conference in London hosted by the big three Western powers. The discussion follows American views that the Bulgarin proposal mirrors a Russia plan to reduce forces without inspection. Eisenhower’s health setback delayed his reply to Bulganin’s letter and he noted concern over East West divergence on German reunification as Geneva previously agreed.
Federal Judge John Paul ordered the opening of Charlottesville schools in September desegregated. The injunction bars actions affecting admission or education by race, with its effect starting at the end of the September term. Charlottesville totals include 2436 white and 761 Black elementary students and 897 white and 281 Black high school students.
A cautious gang estimated 100000 dollars in cash with checks undetermined after a Lynbrook New York bank break in. Police say the crew leaped from a Long Island Rail Road trestle to a nearby roof, climbed to the bank annex, and entered through a third floor window. They used a rail line lookout to communicate with the bank interior via telephones at each end of the line.
William B. Rodman was named an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The appointment was announced at a press conference by Governor Luther Hodges. Rodman will join the court on August 21 as Chief Justice M. W. Barnhill resigns due to ill health, with Justice Wallace Winbourne succeeding him. Rodman is a veteran Beaufort County legislator.
Pittsburgh U S Steel Corp the world’s largest basic steel producer today hiked its prices by about 8.50 per ton bringing composite price to around 130 a ton before the five week strike. The move may affect millions of buyers as auto industry and other manufacturers prepare higher 1957 model costs. Clifford Hood president says costs rising 7.6 percent in the first year of a three year no strike contract.
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