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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1964
Page
2
Arthur Schlesinger Jr. today left his White House post amid the stock market news cycle, with officials citing reshuffling in the administration and Schlesinger's decision to pursue other scholarly interests.
A probe cites 5200 000 worth of life insurance between 1957 and 1961 and a claim that Jenkins persuaded purchase of 1208 dollars in advertising time on Austin station New York AP notes. The stock market fluctuates with mixed gains as defense issues surface with McNamara and Franco American relations. Dow Jones and AP averages rise slightly amid uneven early trading and sector rotations.
Prosecutors sought to prove a conspiracy between Medlin and Hoffa before calling Walker, a Black witness, as they pursued a charge that Hoffa Thomas Ewing Parks and Larry Campbell tried to influence juror Gratia Fields during the 1962 trial. Fields was later removed from the jury.
The Department of Justice filed a 4.9 million damages suit in U S District Court against McCloskey & Co and two Boston firms over defects in construction of the 15 story Jamaica Plain Veterans Administration hospital. Also named is Aetna Casualty for the performance bond. The government cites numerous contract departures and deficient workmanship.
Mrs Kennedy and sister dined with actress Brando and others at a Georgetown restaurant. The quiet gathering drew no press attention as aides worked to keep the group away from photographers. Secret Service planned dam-related relocations for a nearby reservoir project affecting Chatham County residents.
New Hampshire’s March 10 presidential primary faces confusion as Sen Margaret Chase Smith joins the GOP field while delegate candidate John L MacDonald predicts a Nixon slate A Nixon write in may appear as the former VP’s name is still recognized locally and considered for the ballot versus Rockefeller and Goldwater
Democratic gubernatorial candidate L Richardson Preyer laid out a three fold program on his Bryson City stump, advocating public power, road building, and industry expansion as he spoke to about 50 supporters. He planned talks at Western Carolina College in Cullowhee and rallies at Hazelwood and Brevard with further stops planned in Henderson, Polk, Rutherford and McDowell counties.
Diamond Mills Co division of Indian Head Mills presented service awards to 54 employees at a special dinner at Al Boling's Steak House. Amy Darnell received a clock for 30 years of service. Pins were awarded for 5 and 10 and 15 years to numerous staff including Myrtle Jald, Ellen McRae, Katie Mori, Doris Myers, Vera Guynn, Edith Kinney, J C Luffman, Clara Poole, Frances Russell, and Mary Nell Cox among others.
Durham reporter and radio executive Carl C. Council died Monday at a local hospital in Durham. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday with details released by his employer and family.
The funeral is set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Temple Baptist Church in Durham with burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Council, a former president of the North Carolina Press Association, had been hospitalized for two weeks before an unexpected death. He previously served on the Durham County Board of Education and the City Planning and Zoning Commission.
The High Point Tuberculosis Association requests residents to locate and return their Christmas Seal letters with seals or money. The 1963 sale remains open until a majority of letters are returned, noting many letters are still arriving despite delays.
Henry Leonard of Lexington identified as driver in a $96,900 robbery at a Madison dentist home. Thomas Watkins of Greensboro testified Leonard helped plan the theft and took one third of the loot. Watkins and Eugene Knight of Charlotte were convicted last fall. Leonard’s trial began in Rockingham Superior Court.
The United States is organized into 250000 districts for the 1960 census, outlining administrative boundaries used to tally population data. The division reflects nationwide efforts to segment geographic areas for accurate demographic statistics.
Avon Rollins, a prominent leader in the SNCC and a central figure in last summer’s racial unrest, was jailed in Danville Va on a contempt conviction after refusing to submit to a court exam by a doctor. He did not appeal the verdict. Rollins had threatened renewed demonstrations in Chapel Hill North Carolina.
SEATTLE AP Former Teamsters Union boss Dave Beck 88 has been denied parole from a five year tax fraud sentence tied to Joint Council 28 Building Association in Seattle He remains at McNeil Island Penitentiary and would have been eligible for release February 20 if approved The next reconsideration would not occur until July Beck has been in prison since June 20 1962.
U S officials criticize Peking for aggression and urge nonrecognition of the Communist regime amid debates with Japan over France recognizing Communist China. Rusk stresses loyalty to the Republic of China and calls for peaceful relations based on renouncing force and respecting international commitments.
Douglas badly injured in a plane crash remains improved after a week in critical condition. Surgery avoided. Paul Jr. healing jaw, also improving. Mrs. Douglas stays with a neighbor. children with relatives. Community aids fire victims as Acacia Lodge and The Enterprise raise the Paul Douglas Fund past 1400 dollars. Meanwhile Emory J. Bahr, 60, ex-leader of the Daily Santa Fe New Mexican, dies after months of illness.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dan K. Moore urged a shift of NC secondary road funds to private contractors. He cited 70 percent of funds used by state forces in a 15 month period ending Dec 31, 1962, arguing state-built projects tempt excess labor and hide errors from taxpayers. He also criticized campaigning promises on specific road features and labeled Beverly Lake an extreme conservative.
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