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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
5
Washington AP Senator Sam Ervin argues against shifting all problems to the federal government. He warns that relying on national budgetary policy and external aid ignores liberty and local responsibility. He cites extended sessions, unbalanced budgets, costly foreign aid, and calls for caution in federal intervention.
The march led by John Lewis and Martin Luther King Jr. drew about 29,000 white and Black demonstrators to the Lincoln Memorial. Lewis said Archbishop O Boyle objected to his speech and forced edits while King received strong applause. Congress showed cautious support as the bill’s fate remained uncertain.
In Purvis Mississippi an election for constable ended in a tie between Emmett Coker and R C Martin. The winner was decided by a coin flip with Coker as heads and Martin as tails. Martin won. Unofficial results showed Martin 401 votes to Coker 399. An official recount was requested but the Lamar County Democratic Executive Committee declared Martin won 400 to 490.
A 140 pound watermelon from Halifax County North Carolina travels to Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman. The melon was grown by S. S. Viverette near Enfield and is presented by Representative L. H. Fountain Democrat North Carolina.
Former Premier Song Yo-Chan, indicted on a slander charge against South Korea's military government, demanded trial in a civilian court, insisting a court martial would be unfair. In Greece, seven tons of shaving brushes were imported last year.
Dr Harold Chapman of Oakland California offered to give Speed Kansas a now unused bank building to serve as a church and community meeting place in the dwindling town population around 80. He withdrew after a furore but later said his aim was to help the town despite professing no interest in atheism. Police later reported an attempted arrest incident unrelated to the church matter.
A one year old plasterer described as mild and disarmed two patrolmen before fleeing near his home in Pittsburgh Wednesday night. Police said Joseph Rak waved a gun, terrorized neighbors for about an hour, climbed on the roof, and escaped after tear gas and floodlights were used. No shots were fired.
Washington AP reports the March on Washington failed to spur quick action on Kennedy civil rights bills. House delay until Sept 9 due to Labor Day. Senate leaders predict debates in October with uncertain fate. Leaders note possible opposition to desegregation and a national $2 minimum wage.
In Tulia Texas AP report Jim Malone 52 died after entering a tunnel to aid Henry Marshall 48 who had inhaled cyanide fumes from crystals used to kill rats. Marshall survived after workers donned masks and pulled them out. Malone was dead at the scene and Marshall was in good condition at a hospital.
Gov. Sanford reappointed Thomas D. Stokes of Lexington to the State Probation Commission for a five year term. He also named Louis W. Gaylord Jr. of Greenville and John C. Kesler of Salisbury to new terms on the Judicial Council, with terms expiring June 30, 1965.
Beverly Lake of Raleigh says he would value the backing of former Judge Dan Moore of Canton if he runs for governor. Lake spoke after a conference with Moore and cautioned he did not know Moore's plans.
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