26 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1957
Page
1
The House Rules Committee voted 10 to 2 to approve the civil rights bill, clearing it for House action. Chairman Howard W. Smith and Rep. Colmer were noted as last-ditch opponents of the compromise measure, setting the stage for action expected tomorrow.
In Peiping a broadcast demanded U S reporters be admitted to China with reciprocal Chinese press access to the United States The State Department rejected the demand and 24 U S reporters waited for visa replies The Chinese claim U S coverage aims to create trouble in China and warn visas may be blocked. House action on a voting rights contempt measure nears passage after committee rules cleared. Madden will steer the bill on the floor.
In Miami Veronica Vladimiroff defends keeping 35 pet turtles as she objects to a zoning ban. She argues the animals are clean quiet and not dangerous and plans to obtain neighbor support statements that the turtles are not objectionable. She says she has cared for many ill or injured turtles and cannot give them up.
R L Dieffenbacher writes that material things wear out and humans cannot repair life. Only God can recreate and renew a person when one recognizes the need to discard the old self. Confession brings rebirth, replacing fear with faith, hate with love, and uncertainty with hope.
In Atlanta at Inman yards a freight train rammed a work train during switching killing four railroad men and injuring a fifth. Identified deceased are Carl E. Ricks Raymond P. Daniels Roy F. Morgan and Dewitt C. Blackstock all of Atlanta. Johnnie Reed of Greenville S C was hospitalized with chest and back injuries. A crane was needed to uncover the work car as rescuers pulled the fifth man to safety.
Billy Graham told 19 200 attendees at Madison Square Garden that many youths who go wrong crave love. He urged parents to show love and model a clean life, citing Daniel in Babylon as an example. About 567 teens moved to decision for Christ. no meeting tonight per his schedule.
Governor Hodges urged that nothing happens to North Carolina's tobacco support program despite fears from farmers. He warned against allowing a small share of undesirable seed varieties to jeopardize the program while noting cases of mislabeling and urging fair treatment for affected growers. He spoke at the North Carolina Food Dealers Association highlighting farm economy optimism and renewed push for local processing and better marketing.
Senate expected to approve a bill narrowing access to FBI and other agency files in line with Jencks rights. The measure requires judges to inspect files and delete irrelevant material before ruling, with full files sent on appeal.
William S. Girard a 22 year old Army specialist from Ottawa Illinois faced a manslaughter charge in a Japanese District Court opening his defense he insists the death of Mrs Naka Sakai on a US firing range was an accident The prosecution alleges he lured four scavengers to the range and shot at them The trial adjourned to Somagahara firing range and is expected to resume in late October or November with heavy security and intense public interest in Tokyo.
Senate committee revived 500.9 million of 809.65 million cut from Eisenhower foreign aid and approved 667.05 million carryover funds for a total of 3.6927 billion. Johnson pressed for about a half billion more, after meeting Eisenhower, as Senate weighs final authorization and funding.
Syrian President Shukri Kuwatly returns from Egypt amid a growing anti American push led by Syria's leftist army, declaring Syria will stand fast against imperialism. He meetings with Egyptian President Nasser and backs Arab unity with Egypt as a regional bulwark. Washington observers note the visit signals continued U.S. effort to contain communism in the Middle East.
Hollywood legend Lee de Forest marks his 84th birthday while pressing ahead with new television ideas and patents. The pioneer behind the three element vacuum tube remains active, recently filing for additional TV related patents and exploring energy from gas flame electricity.
President Eisenhower will be given a shot of Asiatic flu vaccine amid exposure to at least two people believed infected. Dr. Leroy Burney warned those with heart or lung conditions may suffer side effects. one driver in the White House fleet is also reported ill but not linked to the President.
The Associated Press reports rising prices and improved quality across Eastern North Carolina Belt and South Carolina Border markets. Last week the belt sold about 27.94 million pounds at 52.80 per 100 pounds, while the border group moved 52.81 million pounds at 61.32. Season totals show strong demand with higher averages, despite a few declines, and Stabilization Corp. loan program participation around 2 to 2.5 percent.
U S Army reports a Korean civilian died after a ricochet hit him when guard Pfc. Martin Mills of Brooklyn New York fired warning shots into water near the Inchon pipeline. The shooting prompted an Army investigation as several Koreans ignored warnings to stop climbing.
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