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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1961
Page
2
AP reports a calm Sunday at Guantanamo Bay Cuba where troops enjoy a base life activity scene with a Cuban band at the officers club. A Marine sentry fired 34 rounds after a possible intruder near the 6 foot fence highlighting ongoing security concerns at the last US foothold in Cuba.
Police say an 8-year-old Black girl was hospitalized with severe injuries including a broken arm malnutrition pneumonia burns and whip marks after mistreatment. Parents John and Mattie Pickens were arrested for investigation of the case. the family has seven other children. Deputy Stringer reported extensive abuse details.
In a North Island Naval Air Station chapel, the on duty chaplain’s assistant answers calls in a formal greeting. The employee is identified as Troy Christian, succeeding a chaplain nicknamed Lord, marking a naming sequence at the base.
Randolph County Chairman Ira L. McDowell cited year-end achievements in schools with a 3.4 million bond election, jail remodeling slated for completion, industrial park development with three tenants, and plans for an Industrial Education Center. Civil Defense progress continued under J J Croft Jr, flood control study board with John W. Clark, and remodeling of the County Home into a rest home.
The nation opened the 100th anniversary Civil War observance with solemn ceremonies in New York City and Lexington honoring Generals Grant and Lee. Generals Grant III and Gaines praised reconciliation while cadets reenacted the Star of the West incident and memorial services were held at Annapolis and the Naval Academy.
Sanford praises Gov. Sanford and Director Bowles as the department sets records for 1960. Investments totaled 235.8 million dollars in 523 new and expanded manufacturing establishments, creating about 31,657 potential jobs and 100.6 million dollars in annual payroll. Parks drew 1.65 million visitors. Mineral production nears a record high. Planning projects for 27 municipalities and 2 counties cost 196 thousand dollars, half funded by federal grants. Travel commerce reached 775 million dollars aided by state advertising.
Police and state officers surrounded a 131yearold brownstone prison near City Hall Philadelphia. Within 45 minutes the mopping up operation was complete with convicts stripped searched and returned to their cells.
Three weekend auto accidents produced $1,325 in damage with no injuries. Rabon Headen Wolford, 21, of S Hamilton St, was cited for speeding after a Sunday 7 p.m. crash on Gordon Rd where his car rolled over. Damage listed at $500. Albert Leroy Baker, 25, of Grace St, was cited for failing to yield in a two car collision at E Green and Cable, causing $300 and $125 damages to Baker and Hayworth cars respectively. Jacqueline Lee Poole, 16, of Forrest Ave, was cited for failing to yield after an eastbound Guilford Ave stop, totaling $250 on Poole and $150 on Levine cars.
A compact exhortation warns against leanings toward self pity and urges practical action. The message emphasizes that self sympathy harms progress and encourages a grounded, proactive approach to challenges.
Two nearly empty fuel tanks dropped from a Navy jet at 30,000 feet blasted five-foot craters near Dallas suburb homes. No injuries reported. Navy spokesman said tanks were not released. An investigation will determine fuel-release mechanism malfunction. Neighbors described sounds like artillery shells and debris damaged several houses.
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