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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1959
Page
5
In Jacoby on Bridge, the author criticizes South for opening one heart with a weak hand. North later reaches a small slam after a four no trump check. had South passed, North would still reach slam, while West's queen of spades leads to two spade tricks.
Pinehurst North Carolina AP report notes Richard J Werner executive director Milk Industry Foundation predicts by 2000 dairy products will serve about 330 million people doubling 1955 reach. He spoke at the North Carolina Dairy Products Association annual convention closing session. New officers named include L A Wolfe Gastonia president and multiple vice presidents and officers from Asheville High Point New Bern Wingate and others.
Raleigh AP state ABC Board Chairman William S. Hunt says using public funds for a Bermuda convention cruise for county ABC board members would be unwise. He plans not to ride the liner Stockholm when it leaves Wilmington next April for the Assn of County ABC Boards convention.
Guy Ward of Winston-Salem, chairman of the convention committee, says the group has nothing to apologize for and that paying convention expenses from local board funds is justified since the convention will be on shipboard. He notes past allowances by the local board.
Raleigh AP reports a potential Eisenhower pick for Judge Don Gilliam’s seat in the Eastern District of North Carolina. GOP leader John A. Wilkinson names three prospects: Julian Gaskill of Goldsboro Algernon Butler of Clinton Claude R. Wheatley Jr. of Beaufort.
Mrs. Abe Lemons, wife of Oklahoma City University basketball coach, says she enjoys being a basket ball wife except during the All College tournament week in Oklahoma City when he loses his sense of humor. The tournament is held.
La mar Edwin Stringfield, 61, renowned flutist and composer of From the Southern Mountains who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1928, died in a hospital. Funeral services are set for today in Asheville North Carolina.
An Atlanta jury acquits 35 year old George M Bright of bombing the Soak Temple on Peachtree Road. The defense attorney faces contempt of court charges while prosecutors consider further action against Brights co-defendants Wallace Allen Kenneth Griffin and Richard and Robert Bolling.
Crude glass lamps produced in Peabody Massachusetts date back to 1638, indicating early colonial glassmaking activity. The finding highlights material culture and crafts of New England settlers in the 17th century.
In Gaston County a 5 year old girl was snatched by Robin Allen Rimmer, a released mental patient and convicted sex offender. He admitted the kidnapping and molestation, facing kidnapping charges while lab reports determine assault charges. The child suffered facial bruises and a suspected sexual assault. she is expected to recover.
RALEIGH AP A deaf mute with prior sex offense records was charged Friday with assault to commit rape after attacking a woman in a state building elevator. William Horace Nichols Jr. 17, was seized by police. a rescuer freed Mrs. Ramona Hodge 24 then locked the door to hold him. Nichols faces preliminary hearing in City Court next week.
Edwin Saunders his wife and four children age 11 Linda 5 Donna 5 Robert 3 and Theresa 11 months arrive in Australia as migrants to farm full time. Saunders formerly ran a general law practice in Los Angeles and raised 10 000 chickens in spare time near Sonora. The family will live in Brisbane to raise chickens and manufacture poultry equipment.
The Tuskegee Institute, a renowned school for African Americans, was established in 1881 through the efforts of Booker T. Washington and supporters. The founding marked a significant milestone in African American education and civil rights.
A 63 year-old man muttered on a bunk as fire engulfed his clothing. He resisted a rescuer's attempts to save him and perished as flames spread.
In New Orleans a 12 member jury acquitted three Tulane University students charged with the fatal beating and robbery of Mexican tour guide Fernando Rios. Jurors freed John Farrell 20 of Wilmington DC, Alberito Calvo 20 of Panama Panama and David Drennan 19 of New Orleans after evidence showed Farrell struck Rios following alleged indecent advances. Drennan and Calvo were also cleared after testimony about concealment and theft tied to the incident.
Grady Clay of Louisville urged North Carolina cities to preserve downtown green spaces citing Raleigh Caswell Square and Winston-Salem courthouse expansions. Clay spoke at a banquet of the American Institute of Architects chapter, criticizing lost open space around civic buildings. Dean Henry Kamphoefner also spoke at the event.
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