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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1964
Page
2
County by county totals from Tuesday's referendum on re alignment of the General Assembly are released. The report lists results by each county showing margins for each option.
Horace Estey president of the Louisville Water Co attended a luncheon to discuss operations but a downtown main broke causing a water outage. Water had to be imported in jugs and Estey altered his speech to explain why water mains break. Washington's Blair House has served as official residence for visiting dignitaries since 1942.
Len Barry Goldwater will start a two day tour in North Carolina with a Jaycee dinner in Kinston then Fayet teville Saturday morning for a motorcade on Hay Street He will address the State Republican convention in Greensboro on February 29.
The navigator’s body was recovered about three miles from the crash site after his parachute entangled in a tree. He carried limited survival gear including an unneeded life raft and did not appear to have attempted shelter or fire. Commander M said others bailed out before the plane went down en route from Westover AFB to Turner AFB.
The article notes passengers face only a small danger from lightning during flights. It states many aircraft are struck yet the electrical charge generally causes limited harm to crew and passengers.
In Santa Cruz California AP reports Dr. Oliver J. Lee died Monday at age 82. The referenced figure was once recognized as a leading astronomer in the nation.
Panama demands a renegotiation of the 1903 treaty and a reduction of the Canal Zone boundaries while seeking higher annual payments and Panamanian advancement in the zone. The talks follow violence near the Canal Zone as Panamanian protests erupted over flag regulations.
In Raleigh the State Democratic Executive Committee elected Leif Valand as vice chairman and set May 20 for the state convention with county and precinct meetings on May 9 and April 25 respectively. Gov. Sanford praised progress in road improvements and education while urging continued work and noting weak spots in education and economy. The panel filled vacancies and named a platform and resolutions committee including prominent NC figures from Elizabeth City, Wilson, New Bern, Raleigh, and other towns.
Supporters urge Barry Goldwater to seek re election to the Senate even if he becomes the Republican presidential nominee. A draft style movement or write in renomination could provide an insurance plan for a possible loss in November. Arizona officials and aides discuss potential multi office bids and political maneuvers.
Mecklenburg Guilford and Forsyth backed a plan for a three seat urban Senate amid a rural urban clash. Gov. Sanford urged unity as Richardson Preyer praised the move though opponents warned of rural domination. The measure voting margin showed urban gains and rural resistance in a 40 1 end.
About 400 farmers from four states heard Henry M. Simons Jr. of Wachovia Bank urge planting all cotton allotments and informing Washington on legislation. The Allis-Chalmers sponsored two day session focused on modern farming methods to secure cotton's future in the Southeast.
Lawrence Gipson set up a Liars Club booth at his store in Rhoda near Brownsville to shelter members from snow and cold. He says the club is undisturbed by customers' truthful talk and meets at the rear of the store.
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