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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
3
Scotland Neck editor Eric Rodgers supports Gov Hodges criticism of Eastern North Carolina as truthful but notes a lack of decisive action for industrial development. He cites over two years of failed attempts to organize a northeastern development council and says the comment may spur action.
Four Negro youths aged 15 to 28 were sentenced to reformatories of 2½ to 5 years on a reduced charge for raping a 14 year old white girl. They pleaded guilty after prosecutors urged acceptance of the plea. had convicted of the original charge they faced up to 20 years. The victim testified she kissed one defendant and promised intimacies, but did not intend to keep the promise as she was threatened and dragged to an outside stairway where she was assaulted.
Dr. Spears, last seen near Phoenix, was found after a Gulf of Mexico crash investigation tied him to Taylor, a Tampa fire salesman once jailed with Spears in 1938. Only 10 bodies recovered, none Taylor’s. Mrs. Taylor, now separated, says her ex-husband likely rode the plane under Spears’ name. Spears has a long criminal record and a history of legal trouble across multiple states.
Washington AP Virginia Nuclear Power Associates will present plans for a 60,000 kilowatt thermal nuclear reactor at Parr, D.C. The AEC will hold a hearing on the $43 million facility to produce steam for electricity sold to South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. The hearing, led by Examiner Samuel W. Jensch, will occur at the AEC Germantown Maryland headquarters.
State Senator C V Henkel of Iredell County says he will run in the May Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. He plans an independent statewide bid with no other races, announcing date to come.
Washington AP Bishop Charles M. Grace known as Sweet Daddy Grace lies in state as thousands file past his flower-decked casket. Three hundred followers including Queens Angels Mountain Girls Grace Soldiers and Royal Guards escort the body toward the United House of Prayer after arriving from Newport News Virginia. Elder Walter McCullough elected temporary successor to Grace leads the Washington church.
CHAPEL HILL North Carolina AP awards will be presented tonight to more than 60 newsmen and newspapers at the 35th annual North Carolina Press Institute. Sen Sam J Ervin Jr will present honors for reporting editorial writing features photog raphy and community service. A record attendance is expected for the three day event with separate luncheons and talks on UNC campus and at Duke University. Donald J Shipman is NC Press Assn president sponsor. No single company contributes more than five per cent of US natural gas output.
Five year old Kathrene Clifton of Arden was attacked by two boxer dogs while riding a bicycle near her home. She survived after surgery for multiple lacerations to the face ear and neck. The incident left her without a glove and shoes as the dogs dragged and bit at her. The case occurred in Asheville area and prompted hospital treatment.
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