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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1959
Page
1
Governor Hodges, returning from a tour of Russia, said Americans must not be misled into thinking Soviet people embrace communism. He blamed Soviet leaders for threats to world peace while noting Russians seek food and shelter. He cited dangers from ambitious leaders and praised domestic enterprise.
At the Buddhist Perahera in Kandy Sri Lanka a temple elephant charged a crowd of about 200000 during a night festival. Dozens killed and many missing as the animal was shot dead by police after rampage near the Temple of the Tooth. Several feared fallen into Kandy Lake during the panic.
Western Montana crews from Civil Defense sheriff's office U S Forest Service and volunteers resume search in the Hebgen Dam area following Monday night quakes and landslides. Eight bodies recovered with survivor reports suggesting up to twelve victims could be missing as warnings of unstable slopes slow digging.
The AP reports that striking steelworkers and the steel industry alike cite a government background report backing their positions. Secretary Mitchell released a 4000 word background paper noting rising profits, prices, and wages in steel while urging both sides to push for a settlement before September or October.
Gov. announces an eight point program to boost farm production development and promotion in North Carolina. The plan backs state agricultural groups and aims to improve market outlets increase farm size and support rural communities with land capital and specialization.
Mrs. Nixon shares memories of Richard Nixon during his childhood and youth with rare family photos in an exclusive Family Weekly feature. She recalls his schooling, courtship, parenting, and private reactions to family crises, offering behind the scenes insight.
Governor Hodges announced reappointments and new terms for several state posts. James W. Mason of Laurinburg Robert Bennelle of Asheville and Lee White of Concord receive four year terms as highway commissioners. Hodges noted Broughton as possible governor candidate, awaiting his decision. Morris, 38, is a bottled gas executive and partner in related firms. New board members for water resources and arts and fisheries groups were named, with terms to 1963.
Khrushchev may make two Washington calls during a 12 day U S visit and d own to Camp David for a private talk with President Eisenhower The talks would follow ceremonial events and focus on East West issues during the reciprocal visit.
Washington AP report outlines a heated House debate over a bill to continue disposing surplus U S foods abroad. A key amendment from Rep. Sidney R Yates seeks to block plans for cargo inspectors in Montreal and keep grains shipped in their original vessels, tying to Seaway connections with midwestern ports.
In New York an apparently cordial robber forced James Reeves to open a cash register and take $35. He offered a gun to Reeves and said he liked him before departing with $25 after a brief exchange with officers nearby.
The State Dairy Commission sets minimum milk prices in 10 South Carolina counties effective Sept. 1. Basic Grade A prices are fixed above 24 cents per quart to wholesalers and 26 cents per quart to retailers, with producers receiving a higher rate per hundredweight. About 65 producers and plants in the area were notified along with more than 5,000 retail outlets.
Sogne Norway council members approved a public gift for Anne Marie Rasmus sen and Steven Rockefeller amid cost concerns. The vote came as residents debated using public funds for a wedding present from the 3,500 resident town on Norway’s south coast.
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