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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1956
Page
7
Oil companies raise wages by about 15 cents an hour as 1956 begins making the first major industry move in wage hikes. Steel negotiations loom large with a potential 52 week layoff plan, higher pay, shorter week, and more holidays as unions press for patterns for the year.
In a quiet edge of town home Perry Starke sobs over the death of his wife. Dr Harold Dow arrives claiming he sped to the scene after a frantic phone call. The woman lies on the floor with a head wound and facial scratches while Starke questions the circumstances.
A husband reports his wife found on a sofa with scratches and signs of a head injury. He describes attempts to revive her and a late call to a doctor, while an investigator notes an inconsistency in the account raising suspicions about the death.
Japanese Crown Prince Akihito nears 23 as speculation swirls on his future Empress. Reports note a high background, likely noble, with limited public comment from tutors and guards. Magazine picks list several candidates including former princesses and Hatsuko Kitashirakawa. Some observers warn a dark horse could still win a crown.
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