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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1956
Page
1
Democratic leaders at the convention say Adlai Stevenson trails Eisenhower in health and leadership but near 50 50 odds exist. They argue a possible vacancy could elevate Nixon to the presidency while praising Ike yet questioning his ability to carry on the burden.
Lynchburg Virginia August 18 a young pilot Julian C Harvey Jr 29 a Virginia Air National Guard lieutenant was temporarily blinded by a migraine while flying to Preston Glenn Airport. A Piedmont Airlines captain helped guide him from the air and CAA staff directed his landing. Harvey resumed sight after landing and recovery is likely.
Southern delegates from Louisiana Texas Arkansas Mississippi Georgia Florida and Virginia oppose the tentative Republican civil rights plank softening language on the Brown v Board decision. They may seek a minority report or floor challenge if needs not met, while the platform committee in San Francisco delivers a short, easy to read pro Eisenhower plank praising achievements and pledging continuity if elected.
Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd urged a peaceful Suez settlement while warning Britain’s forces will stay in the Mediterranean until vital interests are assured. He pressed the 22 nation conference for unanimous support of an international canal authority and principles to present to Egypt’s Gamal Abdel Nasser.
A list shows delegate apportionment for the GOP National Convention with state by state counts. California leads with 70 delegates, Montana 114, and Pennsylvania 70 among others, totaling 1,323. 662 are needed to nominate.
A Jordanian source says a 600 yard clash with Israeli patrols left one Israeli soldier dead near the village of Face. Jordan lodges a protest with the Mixed Armistice Commission as U.N. observers investigate. The U.N. also reports two Gaza Strip incidents and a separate Negev ambush inquiry by Hammarskjold.
In Hatfield England on August 18 Edith Jackson widowed by grief poured a pint of beer on her husband Albert's grave to honor his dying wish to drink the first pint from the new village club bar. Three men in black accompanied Mrs Jackson as newsmen watched the quiet ceremony.
In Carthage North Carolina a Moore County jury hung after six hours of deliberation in the rape trial of 22 year old Jack Key of Robbins. Judge Don Phillips ordered a mistrial and Key will stand trial again at the Moore Superior Court November 12.
President Eisenhower has started drafting his acceptance speech for the Republican convention in San Francisco. James Hagerty said the work may continue over the weekend as he plans to attend four days of California vacation after addressing the delegates. Hagerty also dodged a firm prediction on nominating Nixon again, leaving that to the convention.
San Francisco August 18 The GOP mobilizes for its 26th National Convention as Harold Stassen and Governor Goodwin Knight press separate bids to unseat Richard Nixon from Eisenhower’s ticket. California delegates vote as a unit amid caucus tensions and name potential running mates, including Herter, Langlie, McKeldin, and Thornton.
San Francisco August 18 Gov Arthur B Langlie of Washington will deliver the keynote address at the Republican national convention Monday afternoon. Leonard W Hall RNC chairman will call session to order after 11 a.m. PDT. Greetings by Mayor George Christopher and welcome by Gov Goodwin Knight. Remarks by Mrs Carroll D Kearns and Charles K McWorter. Sen William F Knowland temporary chairman to speak.
The body of Army trainee Harold Brody 20 collapsed during 110 degree heat at Ft Hood Texas. He died en route to the station hospital with autopsy noting heat stroke. Brody an honor graduate of City College of New York joined July 27. His mother Rita B. Brady awaits his return to New York.
The State Highway Commission warns of a crackdown on litter along North Carolina roads. Signs erected across the state warn that penalties will follow and enforcement will intensify.
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