Hijacking Highlights Red Ambitions in Latin America
The hijacking of a Venezuelan freighter by a communist group underscores U S concerns about Cuba and expanding subversion in Latin America. Venezuela, rich in oil and key to U S supply, faces pressure as Betancourt's government fights leftist plots while Kennedy and Betancourt discuss oil and restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latin America
United States
Cuba
Venezuela
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
Washington
Kennedy
South America
Mayoralty Showdown Sets City for Spring Campaign
Two frequent City Council rivals, Mayor Carson Stout and Republican challenger Mehan, square off this spring. Each a self made businessman, they diverge on federal aid and municipal needs, promising a lively campaign and a clear end to their council clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson Stout
Grace Kelly guides Monaco TV tour with Prince Rainier
Princess Grace of Monaco will host a television tour of the 370 acre principality with Prince Rainier II. The tour excludes the Casino at Monte Carlo and highlights Monacan streets and palace life as de Gaulle pressures Monaco to tax residents and companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Kennedy
White House
Princess Grace
Monaco
Grace Kelly
Philadelphia
Hollywood
Prince Rainier II
Monacan
Serene Highness
Monte Carlo
Lilliputian
Europe
Charles de Gaulle
Prince Rainier
de Gaulle
France
Short Snaps From Other Pages
A collage of light quips and brief items from several papers. Jokes range from post card colors to thalidomide risks, road tests for cars, and a Texan family’s travel wisdom.
High Point Enterprise History and Rates Notice
The High Point Enterprise details office staff and rates for mail and carrier subscriptions. It lists editors, business manager, circulation, and advertising contacts along with postage terms and notice about independent contractor carriers. The notice also mentions postal classifications and advertising representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
N.C
High Point
N. C
Hig Point
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Unpopular UN Aid To Castro Faces Short Trial
UN officials weighed economic feasibility against political backlash as a proposed Cuban soil diversification project moved forward in 1961. After two years of delay, Paul Hoffman approved a six month pilot, balancing risk of Soviet criticism with potential long term diversification and independence from sugar reliance. The plan, criticized in Washington, aimed to help Castro’s Cuba without strings, but the UN ultimately offered only a limited aid “teaspoonful” and the program ducked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Katanga
Cuba
Fidel Castro
United States
Castro
Washington
UN Special Fund
Special Fund
Kennedy
Russia
China
Egypt
Israel
Philip M. Kultznick
Paul G. Hoffman
Hoffman
Congress
Soviet Union
Sunday Sermon on Washington and Conscience Message
A reflective sermon honors George Washington as Father of his Country. It condemns treason and wasteful spending, praising Washington’s humility, frugality, restraint, and devotion to duty. It urges Americans to preserve conscience and integrity amid national challenges and demagogues.
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Washington
Lord Byron
West
Mother Republic
FBI
Benedict Arnold
England
Valley Forge
Gethsemane
Congress
Montebanks
Community weighs fate of Sheraton Hotel amid furniture aid
Industry leaders rally to keep the Sheraton in operation deeming its 200 rooms vital to local furniture markets and community life. The piece also notes Drexel Enterprises’ 59th annual report and Greensboro High Point downtown redevelopment efforts, plus Dr. Eleanor Lansing Dulles lecture plans and Camp Cheerio adding riding horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheraton Hotel
Sheraton
Thomasville Furniture Industries
Drexel Enterprise
Heritage Division
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Frank Sizemore Jr
YWCA
Eleanor Lansing Dulles
College Auditorium
John Foster Dulles
Dr. Dulles
Foreign Service
Radcliffe
Harvard
Camp Cheerio
Norm Weisbecker
Max Cooke
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Sun
Lumberton
Robesonian
Fort Myers (Fla
News-Press
Carlsbad
Supreme Court
Argus
Greenville Piedmont
Lamar
Tallahassee Democrat
Orlando Sentinel
Memphis Press-Scimitar
Oklahoma City
Hubby
Honolulu
Oklahoman
National Gallery
King Tut
Miami Herald
Federal Communications Commission
Pike County (Ga
Texas
Wall Street Journal
Farmer Jones
Montreal Star
North Main Street
Peete Eee
Rene
D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
Jor Brown
W. Patterson, JR
Vv. W. Idol, JR
Charles B. Loflin
William R. Frye
N. Y.—The
Havana
Mei Nytode
Taxco
G. Washington
Potomac
Republic
Old Christ Church
Alexandria
Cer
Jamestown
Randy Palmer
Bob Reynolds
Bob
Reynolds
North Carolina
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