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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1956
Page
1
Adlai Stevenson gains toward the Democratic nomination as New Jersey and Michigan delegates lean to him on the first ballot. New Jersey votes 36 for Stevenson, Michigan caucus endorses him while splitting 44 votes on later ballots. Truman criticizes the push and Harriman.
Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson told the Dallas audience he is confident the United States has the weapons and military power for a disastrous defeat of any enemy. He noted disputes among military leaders on best ways to keep U S defenses secure during a speech to the 57th encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and at a large city parade viewed by about 100000 people.
North Carolina delegates to the Democratic National Convention plan a caucus as the platform including civil rights is presented. Gov. Luther Hodges expects NC to deliver 30 to 35 votes to Adlai Stevenson on the first ballot and predicts a Stevenson win on the first or second roll call.
President Truman denounces Adlai Stevenson as lacking the fighting spirit needed by the Democrats and warns conservatives in both parties aim to erase the New Deal and Fair Deal. He promotes Averell Harriman as best qualified for the nomination and defends his earlier endorsement amid press scrutiny.
CHICAGO Adlai E Stevenson remained calm as critics pressed for a response to former President Truman. Campaign aides insist Stevenson's delegates see him as the best chance to defeat Eisenhower in November and deny any deal with Estes Kefauver for second place. Kefauver withdrew July 31 urging Stevenson support. Harriman aides claim Stevenson spokesmen promised the vice presidency to Kefauver.
Pakistan's foreign minister said Nasser agreed to a covenant with nations backing freedom of navigation but retained sovereign rights over canal operations. The report notes Western powers seek a binding international framework, with Dulles meeting Eden and Lloyd as the Suez conference opens.
former Illinois state auditor Orville Hodge was given a 10 year federal prison term for misapplying more than 800000 dollars in federally insured bank funds. Judge John P. Barnes imposed the sentence after Hodge pleaded guilty to 51 of 54 counts. he is also facing a state indictment.
Ottawa reports Canada's 22nd Parliament adjourned after passing the government’s 4.7 billion dollar budget for 1956 57. It closes a long session with 152 days of work, three shy of the 155 day record.
The Democratic draft plank notes recent Supreme Court rulings on desegregation have vast consequences for the nation and communities. It rejects force to influence court decisions and affirms government of laws, while opposing Republican claims the court aligns with their party. The committee approved the section 12–5, with Dixie members voting against wording. full approval awaits the convention.
The New York Times reports Sen. Al Gore of Tennessee was told by Adlai Stevenson to consider the vice presidency. Gore is hesitant for several nonfundamental political reasons and a Stevenson aide says no commitments will be made before Stevenson secures the nomination.
Hurricane Betsy and a nearby low pressure area parted company after a five day approach to Florida. Betsy now lies about 200 miles east of Melbourne with a high pressure system aloft. Red Cross reports Betsy destroyed 5,000 homes in Puerto Rico and 12,500 others damaged as it swept the island.
Oregon Senator Wayne Morse addressed the Democratic National Convention amid strong Oregon delegate support. He defended his break with the GOP and asserted a White House purge would fail while noting his shift to the Democratic Party and planned campaign against Douglas McKay for his Senate seat.
Little tots enjoy pots and pans on the kitchen floor more than educational toys. The author notes mothers tire of the mess and washing but highlights children’s ingenuity in making toys from common items like cake pans and soap ladles.
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