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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1956

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Satellite creators expect to meet launching deadline

Dr John P Hagen of the Vanguard program says the U S Navy project is essentially on schedule as the White House asks for readiness to launch satellites in the International Geophysical Year starting next July. Kaplan predicts first launch around January 1 1958 with six successes possible.

Washington John P. Hagen Navy White House U. S United States Joseph Kaplan Ohio University Athens Kaplan U. S. National Committee For the Geophysical Year Hagen Russia Naval Research Laboratory Earth Directs Satellite Project Vanguard U. S. Naval Research Laboratory International Geophysical

New Anti Government Mob Violence Reported In Poland

Reports from Warsaw describe new anti government violence after the Stettin Soviet consulate attack. Police and security troops dispersed mobs in several towns including Nowy Ciechocinek and Nieszawa, with many arrests including youths and unemployed. Trybuna Ludu notes further incidents.

Poland Warsaw Stettin Trybuna Ludu Polish United Workers (Communist) Party Olecko Bialystok Communist Paper Nowy Ciechocinek Communist Party Nieszawa Hungary Szczecin

Super Parliament proposed for NATO by Lloyd in Paris

British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd proposes a limited powers “super parliament” for the Atlantic community as part of a three point plan to strengthen political bonds among NATO members. The plan includes a parliamentary assembly, a NATO directorate with WEU input, and economic cooperation groups. West Germany warns East German revolt could pressure Allies for aid. Adenauer resists, fearing Russian retaliation.

Paris Selwyn Lloyd North Atlantic Council NATO Alliance Lloyd Threepower West G East Germany Hungary Moscow NATO von Brentano Konrad Adenauer Bonn Otto Grotewohl

New Trial Ordered in Slaying of Sanford Woman

The North Carolina Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Vernie Hipp of Sanford, ruling evidence supported self defense in the killing of her husband Clayton Hipp after he allegedly assaulted her with a rifle. The court criticized Lee County jurists for instructing there was no justification for self defense.

Raleigh State Supreme Court Sanford Winston-Salem Utilities Commission Vernie Hipp Clayton Hipp George Fountain Lee County

Seven Men Cleared in Flogging Case in Wildwood

In Bushnell Florida seven white men were acquitted by directed verdicts in the flogging of Jesse Woods a 39 year old Black farm laborer taken from Wildwood jail. Judge T G Futch granted acquittals after State Attorney A P Buie requested four releases amid testimony inconsistencies. The incident involved Woods being forced from jail east of Wildwood and beaten with belts and fists. key witnesses included 13 state witnesses with several defendants identified at the scene.

Bushnell, Fla Jesse Woods Wildwood Jail T. G. Futch Atty A. P. Buie Buie Sumter County George Georgia Wood Wildwood Woods

Walkout Angers Delegates at United Nations

Delegates rallied behind an American resolution condemning Russia for tampering in Hungarian affairs after Hungary’s pro Moscow delegation walked out. Spain Turkey and Colombia joined as sponsors, bringing the total to 20, while India Burma Ceylon and Indonesia backed a companion Asian-led measure. The Soviet Union then presented a complaint accusing the United States of subversive action in Eastern Europe.

United Nations N. Y Hungary U.N Russia Spain Turkey Colombia General Assembly India Burma Ceylon Indonesia N. Y.P Soviet Union U. N. General Assembly United States Europe

Asheboro Court Clerk Charges Not Pressed

Asheboro court clerk charges were not pressed against Mrs Virginia K Chriscoe after an accountant testified that the Clerk of Court Carl L King admitted drawing interest in building and loan funds for personal use, a practice of preceding clerks.

Asheboro Virginia K. Chrisecoe Carl L. King

Underground group claims kidnapping and slaying British lieutenant

In Port Said the Egyptian underground says it abducted and killed a young British lieutenant. British authorities await firmer evidence before confirming the officer is dead, while stockwell signals possible action if the lieutenant is not returned alive. The affair follows a cache seizure and threats to British forces as Egypt withdraws under pressure.

Port Said Egypt Hugh Stockwell Usen G. Moorehouse Stockwell Oe Aa Nasser

Security Council Backs Japan UN Seat Bid

The Security Council unanimously recommended Japan as the United Nations 80th member clearing the path for quick General Assembly approval. Japan’s bid, filed July 16 1952, faced four Soviet vetoes over four years with strong backing from the United States led by Henry Cabot Lodge Jr who pledged a warm welcome upon admission.

United Nations Security Council Japan General Assembly Soviet Union United States U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr

IRA raids storm Northern Ireland in mass attack

An IRA assault across six Ulster counties caused widespread damage and chaos. The raid involved blasts at BBC transmitters, a territorial army building, bridges, and a courthouse fire, with gunfire, arrests, and several wounded as police and helicopters chased fleeing assailants.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army British North Ireland Royal Ulster Constabulary British Broadcasting Corp Ulster Irish Republic IRA United Kingdom West Pocket Londonderry BBC Magherafelt Territorial Army U. S. National Guard Inishmore Newtown Butler

Ex Tito Comrade On Trial

Belgrade Yugoslavia ex Tito comrade Milovan Djilas former vice president and ex comrade in arms of President Tito goes on trial in secret on charges of undermining the government. Indictment says he published hostile propaganda in New Leader and a statement to a news agency. He denounced Yugoslav policy in U.N. debate on Hungary and advocated greater freedom and two system socialism.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Milovan Dijilas Tito Dijilas Djilas New Leader New York Moscow Russia Hungary Dalas Slavia U.N

Protests and Clashes Ripple Through Hungary As Strike Extends

In Hungary a second day of protests against Premier Janos Kadar's Soviet backed government sparks isolated clashes between striking workers and Russian troops. The general strike nearly halts industry as Moscow radio downplays its effectiveness while rebels in the hills northwest of Budapest attempt to resist encirclement. More details on page twelve.

Vienna Janos Kadar Hungary Kadar Budapest Central Workers’ Council Moscow Radio

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