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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1964
Page
2
In New York, discussion on Viet Cong tactics suggests an escalation from small group raids to battalion size attacks as the conflict shifts. Analysts link larger assaults to strategic doctrine rather than just better weapons, noting Ho Chi Minh's forces may match growing confidence with expanded combat units.
Tass accuses the United States of violating the 1954 Geneva accords and unleashing aggressive war in South Vietnam. It pledges Soviet support for North Vietnam and the Vietcong while warning Washington against escalation. The piece notes U.S. plans and possible MacNamara trip to Saigon amid tensions. Also mentions LISION as heavy favorite at 7-1 with a quick knockout anticipated.
The Youth Choir of Green Street Baptist Church will sing at the Learning Improvement Clinic in Greensboro First Baptist Church. Sponsored by the Baptist Sunday School Board, the event is part of two Southern Baptist Convention leadership clinics with Tulsa hosting the western session. Choir director Roger W. Cole leads the performance before Dr. Duke McCall speaks at 8:30 p.m.
Wildeyed Cassius Clay was fined 2500 dollars for his shouting display at the pre weigh in for the heavyweight title fight against Sonny Liston in Miami Beach. The incident drew AP reports from Will Grimsley detailing the spectacle and the fine imposed by officials.
Mrs Stegall and her husband testified Monday as the state opened its case against three Negro defendants and John Lowry, alleging two counts of kidnapping. The Stegalls described being forced into a Negro leader’s home amid threats, while identifying Lowry as a participant in the car takeover. The group traveled from Mississippi and faces life sentences if convicted.
The defense probes whether viewers of the televised Oswald killing can serve as jurors or testify. The case links the November 24 slaying to the Meade question about juror eligibility. Ruby faces murder with malice charges and potential execution. Oswald’s Kennedy assassination pasts loom over jury selection in Dallas.
Teamsters President James R. Hoffa planned to testify at his trial in Chattanooga, aiming to recount his story. Prosecution says Ed ward Grady Partin, a Teamsters official from Baton Rouge, linked Hoffa to alleged jury fixing during a 1962 Nashville conspiracy case that ended in a mistrial. Five co defendants testified last week denying involvement in attempts to reach jurors.
After study of Johnson, leaders report encouraging signs in business policy. Elmer Engstrom of RCA describes Johnson as friendly to business and determined to push tax cuts, government economizing, and deficit reduction, signaling effective action.
A permit was issued today authorizing a $20,100 residence on Ferndale Drive. Audrey Burroughs is named as applicant. The three bedroom brick veneer home moves forward per city building inspector reports.
The High Point United Cerebral Palsy Campaign reports an all time high fund total of 6820 dollars 78 cents with 6515 88 from residential solicitation 1193 00 from business contributions and 171 90 from special events More than 800 volunteers took part city wide Mrs J A Mizell led as residential chairman aided by district chairmen and Mrs L B Hairlip She spearheaded industry and business solicitation with Mrs Paul Collins Mrs Royster M Tucker chaired special events at Central High and High Point College basketball games Local organizational support came from Alpha Phi Omega Key Club High Point Chapter Order of Demolay Bobby Bradner Sid Bouldin and the Girl Scouts of Trinity Dr John Bridgers praised volunteers and community generosity noting over 100 research grants funded by the drive and urging continued support against cerebral palsy.
Williams blasted Baker as evasive as a Senate committee pressed for subpoenaed records in Baker's outside business dealings. Baker, who resigned as secretary to the Democratic majority last October, invoked the Fifth Amendment and shielded himself with constitutional guarantees. The panel, planning to televise, shut off cameras after squabbling and scheduled further questioning under rules allowing witnesses to seek camera adjournment.
Two High Point retailers attend the Southern Retail Furniture Association decorative selling program in the Southern Furniture Exhibition Building. James W. Armfield and Fred G. Moon are enrolled, aiming to improve customer service. Ray Bryan Lart of Dallas Furniture Store also attends the special display program sponsored by the SRFA through February.
Grace Metalious, author of the controversial Peyton Place, died at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston at age 38. Cause listed as chronic liver disease. The Laconia, New Hampshire native rose to fame with frank depictions of village life in a New England community. She was twice married to her husband, George Metalious, and mother of three, with an earlier marriage to Jack Martin, a Laconia jockey.
A February 25 1964 release lists unofficial bid and ask ranges from NASD and other sources for Asheboro area entities. Notable names include Allied Security Ins Co Bastian Jefferson Standard Piedmont Aviation and Wach Bank with various percentages. The report notes quotations are guide values and origin can be supplied on request. Also mentions Ronald and E Yokely visiting from St. Louis and McDonnell Aircraft employee on winter vacation.
Cotton futures opened in New York today trading 35 cents per bale lower than the prior close amid light volume and unsettled market sentiment. Traders expect further moves as global demand trends and weather impacts shape prices.
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