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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1956

Page

2

FBI Director Blasts Back At Negro Critic

The article cites A. G. Lee and Lamar Smith as civil rights figures shot in May and August in Belzoni and Brookhaven, with a grand jury finding no witnesses. It mentions Emmett Till, a 14 year old murdered after alleged insult to a white woman, and notes indictments were not pursued. Howard of Mound Bayou, a prominent citizen, recently sold a 720 acre plantation for about 150000 dollars citing Mississippi’s situation as the reason.

G. W. Lee Lamar Smith Emmett Till Lee Belzoni National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People Brookhaven Till Chicago Howard Mound Bayou Memphis Mississippi

First Atomic Energy Commission Test Conducted

Las Vegas reported the first in a series of AEC tests yesterday. Officials said a small detonation occurred with low explosive force and a small low altitude radioactive cloud, but no fallout or major radiological problem is expected. Weather delays had postponed earlier tests.

Las Vegas Nev Atomic Energy Commission AEC

TV Schedule for WBTV Charlotte Evening Lineup

Channel 3 listings show 3:00 Her Majesty, 3:30 Bob Crosby, 4:00 Brighter Day, 6:00 Shop by TV, 6:18 Community Affair, 6:30 Esso Reporter, 6:45 Weatherman, 6:8 Doing It Yourself, 7:30 A Smith, 8:00 District Attorney, with 6:8 indicating a timing note.

Bob Crosby Micey Bill Jeko Doug Powards Preston Bob Cumming Her Majesty Esso Doug Edwardes A Smith

Farm Radio Schedule Briefs

The listing shows three daytime radio slots: Tenn. Ernie Ford at noon, Feather Your West at 12 20, and On the Farm at 1:00. Programs appear as short blocks likely part of a syndicated farm and regional lineup. Scheduled hosts and exact network not specified.

Ernie Ford

Eisenhower confirms entry in New Hampshire primary

President Ike announces his name will enter the New Hampshire presidential primary. In a news conference he defends Dulles, discusses peace goals, and warns against complacency about global crises. He notes the Geneva summit’s unrealized hopes and reflects on Korea Indochina and Trieste tensions.

New Hampshire Dulles Eisenhower Life Magazine Korea Indochina Formosa Life National Security Council U.S Matsu National Defense Saturday Evening Post Matthew B. Ridgway Ridgway Army Defense Department Arthur W. Radford Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Wilson Yalu River Manchuria Trieste Guatemala Geneva

Stock Market Slump Follows Eisenhower Speech And Pressure

New York stocks fell sharply in early afternoon trading after President Eisenhower said he had no objection to entering his name for primary elections but had not decided on a second term. Market breadth was broad with major sectors down and the Dow and tape lagging as selling spiked before easing.

New York Eisenhower Motors Ford Associated Press

Young offenders receive ten year terms for Youngsville bank robbery

Two first offenders from Creedmoor and Wake Forest pleaded guilty in federal court to the December robbery of the Youngsville Bank, taking $1562. Judge Don Gilliam sentenced Howard Rufus Davis to the Chillicothe Reformatory in Ohio and Jerry Allen to the Ashland Federal Correction Camp in Kentucky. Witnesses included bank cashier Ada Ward and FBI agent David Watson. The case ended with swift arrest within hours and full recovery of the money.

Raleigh Youngsville Don Gilliam Howard Rufus Davis Creedmoor Rt. 1 Chillecothe Ohio Jerry Lee Allen Wake Forest Ashland Ada M. Ward David W. Watson FBI Gilliam Watson Archie Brown Brown Ward Nedeed Durham Bank & Trust Co

Judge Dobie Announces Retirement From 4th Circuit

Charlottesville Va Judge Armistead M Dobie announced a qualified retirement from the U S Court of Appeals effective February 1 He would retain power to participate in trials leaving Judge John J Parker as likely sole active judge on the court President Eisenhower had nominated Sobelloff and Soper to fill vacancies after Dobie retirement The Virginia born jurist served on the 4th Circuit since December 1939 and holds degrees from the University of Virginia and Harvard Law School

Charlottesville Armistead M. Dobie 4Th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Virginia West Virginia North and Carolina Dobie John J. Parker Charlotte Eisenhower Simon E. Sobeloff Baltiris U.S Western District of Virginia Doble University of Virginia Harvard Law School

Woman Continues On Trial In Drowning of Children

The trial of Ene Debusk, a 41 year old woman, continued before an all male jury in Winston-Salem. Prosecutors seek the death penalty for the alleged drowning of Iva Lee Debusk six months old and Charles Franklin Debusk two in Salem Creek in March 1950. Sheriff Ernie testified Debusk admitted the killings and planned to drown a third child, Ruby Lee Debusk, but said she did not wish to finish her own life. A Raleigh psychiatrist testified Debusk has been sane and capable of standing trial since 1951. Debusk’s husband testified she bore nine children and suffered headaches prior to the drownings. Debusk’s father testified there have been seven family cases, noting genetic or hereditary factors.

Winston-Salem Ene Debusk Iva Lee Debusk Charles Franklin Salem Creek Callen Ernie

Mid East Accord Sought Ahead of Eisenhower Eden Talks

Washington reports indicate U S and Britain aim to push Israel and Arab states toward peace within months. State Department and British officials study Middle East issues as Egypt’s military strength grows and talks on a Nile dam begin with U S British help. Ambassador Byroade returns with likely terms changes.

Washington U. S Israel Middle East Russia Eisenhower Eden State Department British Foreign Office Egypt Czechoslovakia Upper Nile Aswan Gamal Abdel Nasser Henry Byroade

Porgy and Bess troupe leaves Moscow after eight performances

The Porgy and Bess troupe departed Moscow by train after eight days of performances to capacity audiences. The final show Tuesday night was followed by rest from a demanding schedule of matinees in Moscow and Leningrad. A crowd saw them off at the railway station with Soviet artists and Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in attendance.

Moscow Leningrad Ministry of Culture Andrei Gromyko Jon Hand

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