Stephen C Clark Dies After Extended Illness in High Point
Stephen C Clark, prominent High Point developer and long time postmaster, died after an extended illness. He built major local projects including Emerywood and Artesian Acres, helped found High Point College, and authored real estate guides. He led zoning efforts and aided the region’s rail and industrial revival. His death ends a era of civic and commercial revitalization in the city.
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O. Arthur Kirkman
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Thinking Over By R L Dieffenbacher
A reflective column on history and today urging mindful living. The author notes headlines today become history tomorrow and stresses healing hurts, choosing today's opportunities, and avoid leaving anger unfinished business.
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Rebel Bombings Kill Score in Algeria Weekend Toll
Algiers records a weekend of bombings with at least a score dead and about 100 injured, including 30 in serious condition. French forces claim to have killed over 200 rebels. A suspect, Yveton, was found guilty of placing a time bomb at the Algiers gas works.
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No Progress Report Warns U N Steps Harsh on Israel
Dag Hammarskjold told the General Assembly no progress in pressuring Israel to withdraw from Egypt and the Gaza Strip. He asked for guidance on next steps and cautioned against U N actions that might complicate the Middle East situation. Egypt pledged to observe the 1949 armistice while Israel had not clarified its border stance.
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Missing Woman Searched After Yacht Grounding Off Ocracoke
Police name Mary Ann Scales a 33 year old Bordentown New Jersey woman reported missing after a yacht the Mary N II grounded near Ocracoke. Dr James T Dodge owner operator said they ate at 8 p m and he slept while she remained on deck then woke to find her gone.
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Governor Hodges to Address North Carolina Legislature
Raleigh reports Governor Hodges will address a joint session at 8 PM outlining his program and proposing the 1957 59 budget. He aims to revise tax laws reorganize the Highway Commission and separate Prisons from highways while seeking an eight million dollar annual corporate tax cut.
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Eisenhower urges gradual tariff cuts to aid world trade
President Eisenhower told Congress that gradual tariff reductions, enabled by the 1955 law, support national security and domestic prosperity while boosting world trade. He pushed for Japan's reintegration into the world trading system and endorsed joining the Organization for Trade Cooperation to improve program administration.
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Disputed DAR Flag Rites Called Off
Denver councilman Elvin R. Caldwell will seek a ban on the local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter over a race based flag ceremony planned at the State Industrial School for Boys in Golden. DAR officials and chapter regent Mrs James T McDowell defend the event though Caldwell argues Democratic policies toward all racial groups are needed. Superintendent Gunnar F Spelberg says the program was canceled by mutual agreement with the DAR executive board present.
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Mid East Resolution Opposed by Senate Figures
Sen. Fulbright and Sen. O Mahoney oppose Eisenhower Middle East resolution stating it would transfer congressional power to declare war to the President. They argue it weakens checks and balances as committees draft the final form. House approved the measure 355-61, and debate may begin Friday with passage likely next week.
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Italian Government Crisis Tests Segni Coalition
Rome premier Antonio Segni faces a political crisis as the left wing Socialists weigh quitting to rejoin former Communist allies. Pietro Nenni leads the move with talks of a merger with the Social Democrats who hold four cabinet seats and 19 of 590 deputies. The Democrats may withdraw if Nenni breaks the 1946 pact.
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Deer Crash Sees Dining Hall Mayhem at Ranch House
In Philadelphia a young deer smashed through a plate glass window at Jessie's Ranch House, toppled tables and smashed crockery as about 50 diners fled. The animal then leaped back through the broken window to escape.
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Fenome Bits String Amidst Crowded Fellows Ruse
A fragment mentions a crowding scene where several men push to rope in one individual. The wording suggests deceptive behavior or a social maneuver aimed at grabbing attention or influence within a group.
Separate Talks Set With British and French
President Eisenhower will hold a Bermuda summit March 21-24 with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan to ease postwar differences. He will also confer in Washington February 26-27 with French Premier Guy Mollet as part of ongoing U S efforts to heal tensions with Britain and France, White House press secretary James C. Hagerty said.
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Reds Reject Political Action Plan
The convention decided after two hours of discussion that the party should retain its present form and keep the plan open to further study. An amendment to the draft resolution approved mentions a predominant Wall reflected in the Eisenhower wing of the GOP and most Democratic leadership favoring continuation of main features. Hungarian pickets protested outside the Chateau Gardens, throwing eggs at the hall doors for an hour.
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Mediator Steps Into Longshore Labor Dispute
In New York a mediator enters as a Taft Hartley contract stalls. The ILA seeks a federal injunction and 170 shipowners and stevedores await a 5 pm strike start. About 60,000 longshoremen from Portland Maine to the Gulf Coast may be affected with 45,000 still lacking contracts.
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Bombings Blamed On KKK Members in Alabama
Police blame four Montgomery bombings on members of the Montgomery branch of the Ku Klux Klan though a Klan spokesman denies organizational sanction. Seven white men face charges linked to Jan 10 attacks on Negro churches, homes, and a taxi stand after desegregation of city buses. Jury sits to hear evidence before a Montgomery County grand jury.
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