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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1960

Page

2

Kennedy Pledges Help for Captives and Immigrants

Sen. John F. Kennedy pledged that a Democratic administration would aid captive nations behind the Iron Curtain and push a high priority campaign to amend immigration laws to ban discrimination by national origin. He announced plans to visit Mrs. Roosevelt and spoke with leaders of 22 ethnic groups. Kennedy received honorary memberships in local junior chambers as Symington and others visited his Hyannisport headquarters.

Hyannisport Mass John F. Kennedy Kennedy Franklin D. Roosevelt Hyde Park N.Y Roosevelt Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Sen Stuart Symington Symington Missouri Washington Stephen E. Smith

Kennedy Promised Support From Nationalities Leaders

At a Saturday meeting with Kennedy and Governor Williams, leaders of 22 national groups pledged to back the Democratic nominee. Speakers included Thaddeus Machrowicz and Alfred J. Marrow on immigration and naturalization, Indian affairs, and medical aid for the aged. The group represented European immigrants Chinese and Native American communities.

Wing International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Kennedy Honolulu Jack Hall ILWU Richard M. Nixon Hall Hoffa U.S Hyannisport Mass America John F. Kennedy G. Mennen Williams Michigan Democratic National Committee Masachusetts Thaddeus Machrowicz D-Mich Europe Stephen J. Jarema New York Uranian-American Congress Machrowicz Nationalities Group Democrats

Democrats Rally Around Dr. Lake at State Convention

Taylor reported Redden told Dr. Lake he would be asked to comment. The resolution condemned the write in as injurious to the Democratic party and praised Dr. Lake for backing party nominees in November. Kennedy aide Manatt outlined strategies to organize precincts recruit students and engage teens for influence.

Taylor Redden Dr. Lake Lake Terry Sanford Kennedy Charles Manatt Los Angeles National Party Manatt

Bombardier Says No Regrets On Hiroshima Mission

Dill AFB Florida veteran recalls the mission with no regrets saying it was a military assignment and he did what he was told. Thomas W. Ferebee from Mocksville NC agrees and reflects on compassion for Hiroshima without guilt. He later rose to colonel and served as material director for the 6th Air Division.

T Dill Afb Tampa Thomas W. Ferebee Mocksville N.C Hiroshima Ferebee 6Th Air Divison

Mississippi paper endorses Nixon in 1960 election

The Jackson State Times backs Richard M. Nixon and the GOP platform as the only channel for Southern protection from the East and North. It criticizes Democratic leadership and endorses Nixon as the safer choice amid Cold War and electoral college concerns.

Jackson, Miss Jackson State Times Richard M. Nixon the State Times Mississippi Nixon

Sanford Says Survival Is Chief Issue

Democratic governor candidate Terry Sanford told Young Democrat clubs in North Carolina that survival and world leadership are the key issues in the presidential race. He praised Kennedy and Johnson votes and argued church membership should not determine fitness for office.

Charlotte N.C Terry Sanford Sanford North Carolina John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson Kennedy Johnson America

Democratic figures pledge support amid write-in campaign tensions

Loyal party members described leaving a banquet as diplomatic rather than irked by the resolution. Lake took an oath to back the party's gubernatorial nominee and urged ending the write-in campaign while affirming support for Sanford. The event drew prominent Democrats as Kennedy's Catholicism is flagged as a potential issue in state elections.

Lake Sanford UDC Kennedy Chicago New York California Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio Michigan Nixon South Dixie

Political battle over civil rights and federal funding unfolds

Congress debates civil rights bills tied to Social Security funding and defense spending. Republicans push for federal aid to states and warn of slow Senate action while noting potential TV debates and payola crackdown. Senate hearings begin next week on a station license suspension plan.

Johnson Senate Judiciary Committee Sen Morton Kenneth B. Keating R-Ny Jacob K. Javits Keating Javits Kennedy Soviet Union Eisenhower Nixon House Senate Senate Commerce

Long Puff New Pipe Smoking Champion Named

Richard Austin of Flint Michigan won the 1960 pipe smoking title at the 12th annual International Assn of Pipe Smokers Clubs convention in Lancaster Pennsylvania. He outlasted 22 contestants, smoked 85 minutes 10 seconds, with Wallace Brackman second and Robert Rudl third. Defending champ Howard Resch quit after 34 minutes 10 seconds.

Lancaster Richard Austin Flint Mich Austin International Assn. of Pipe Smokers Clubs, Inc Wallace Brackman Syracuse N.Y Robert Rudl Howard Resch Ann M. Russelle New York City Joan M. Bergstrom New York Bergstrom

Man Jailed Three Times On Same Charge

Johnny Spoon, 30, of Thomasville, arrested on a warrant for drunkenness. He posted bail after Thursday and Friday public drunkenness arrests and is held on $50 bond for a Municipal Court hearing on August 15. Vernon Cartrette Jr., 21, was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly hitting Gertrude Slate with a bottle, then allegedly striking Major Duncan with a bat. He is scheduled for August 15 Municipal Court hearings on both charges with a $300 bond.

Johnny Spoon Thomasville Spoon Vernon Cartrette Jr Westchester Drive Cartrette Gertrude Slate Major Duncan

Death Claims Mrs. Crotts At Age 79

Mrs. Cammie Clodfelter Crotts 79 of 312 Davidson St Thomasville died at City Memorial Hospital at 10 30 last night after two years of decline and critical illness since June 5 She was born June 23 1881 in Davidson County a daughter of Hamilton Clodfelter and Susan Wagner Codfelter member Heidel berg Evangelical and Reformed Church widow of John W Crofts five grandchildren survive Funeral at Green & Sons Chapel Monday at 4 pm with interment in Rich Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

Thomasville Cammie Clodfelter Crotts Davidson St City Memorial Hospital Davidson County Midway Hamilton Clodfelter Susan Wagner Codfelter Heidelberg Evangelical and Reformed Church John W. Crofts

Nixon Contests Kennedy On First Campaign Trip

Nixon tours in Nevada California Washington Hawaii pressing issues over party label and aiming for independents. He plans televised debates and regional TV time while criticizing Kennedy's platform and Catholicism to keep the race focused on policy.

Nixon Kennedy Nevada California Washington State Islands Hawaii Reno Kauai

Anniversary Seeks Nuclear Ban Across Nations

On the 15th anniversary of Hiroshima many urged a nuclear ban. Crowds in Hiroshima and Tokyo heard antiwar calls as world activists, youth groups, and demonstrations from Britain to New York pressed for disarmament and an end to nuclear tests.

Tokyo Hiroshima U.S Akino Peace Park United States Soviet Union Ion Britain National Youth Campaign For West Berlin U.N New York

Gretna Green Marriage Hub Under Church Probe

In London AP reports Gretna Green near the English border faces a Church of Scotland inquiry over its growing reputation as a fast marriage venue. German and Dutch couples have eloped there this year while many English and Welsh lovers use Scotland's liberal rules. A church committee weighs potential law changes.

London Gretna Green Church of Scotland Reno Las Vegas Scotland England Wales Nevada Andrew Herron Glasgow

Mexico City land value set at 12.5 billion pesos

Mexico City commercial land value fixed at 12 529 845 021 23 pesos after detailed appraisal. Engineer Andres Reza Guerrero announced the valuation, equivalent to about 1 353 223 000 dollars.

Mexico City Andres Reza Guerrero

Three Car Collision Injures Man on Greensboro Road

A 51-year-old man, Robert Lockhart of Park Street, was injured when his foreign car was sandwiched between two other vehicles on Greensboro Road near Vic's Barbecue. The 7:45 p.m. crash involved Barbara Kretzmer of Rockspring Road and Reuben James Boyd of Route 1. Boyd was charged with following too close. Lockhart treated for a sprained neck at High Point Memorial Hospital. Vehicle damages were $300 for Lockhart and $100 for Boyd.

Greensboro Vic Robert Lockhart Park Street High Point Memorial Hospital Barbara Kretzmer Rockspring

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