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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1958
Page
6
The column cites USC sociologist Frances Loman Feldman on how debt signals unhealthy ties or faulty persistence and urges avoids comparing oneself to others. It also notes Arctic explorers averaging 7.9 hours sleep in a 24 hour cycle, with some people surviving on 4 to 5 hours and napping by day.
The text notes an inventory recession with 41 percent lower activity than 1957 and widespread layoffs. It cites reduced consumer purchasing power and a major trigger as firms trim expansion plans, with a peak of 38 billion dollars spent on plants and equipment last summer.
Irving Berlin born Isidore Baline in Temun Russia later moved to New York City with his family at age four.
The article details a public examiner hearing on three carrier bids for Great Lakes Southeast routes from Chicago to Florida and other Chicago Miami offerings. Delta, Alleghany, American, Lake Central, Piedmont Aviation and Southern Airways present arguments as six airlines seek routes with National favored for Chicago Miami and Delta for Detroit Miami after Capital canceled earlier jet plans.
Mrs Hodges denies GOP registration claims from Yonkers in the 1940s noting possible clerical error. Governor Hodges dismisses the smear as “digging up dirt” after a Greensboro Record piece sparked a furor.
Crater shaped buffalo wallows on the plains and prairies remain evidence of 60 million bison who once roamed the continent. The text ties these features to the era of vast herds and vast landscapes across the western United States.
Dr Crawford of Calvary preached at the council meeting noting the world seems smaller yet needs witness for Christ. He compared the ecumenical movement to a flower garden with intertwining roots. About 350 delegates attended the annual meetings yesterday and today.
A British peer cannot surrender his title for political reasons. During the 17th century an epidemic of resignations led to the rule that a peer could not relinquish a title.
Grand jury heard that teens disrupted Brooklyn schools with force and threats. Five Negro boys aged 15 to 17 held. police seized 21 youths on a street. Sharon Gallagher and Katharine Guilfoyle injured but released. Charges included loitering, juvenile delinquency, and weapons law violations.
County farm agents aided Tar Heel farmers in 1957 placing 546 purebred beef bulls 199 rams and 1228 purebred boars. The program aims to improve stock quality through tested sires and a rapid gain selection approach for beef cattle and swine.
Security Life and Trust Company board declares a 33-13 percent stock dividend to stockholders of record Feb 5 with one new share for every three held. A regular cash dividend of 10 cents per share and an extra 20 cent dividend payable Feb 1 are also authorized.
Raleigh reports dairy supplies and prices remain steady while meat is scarce. Eggs are adequate with slight price rise. broilers are scarce and prices higher. Beef steady for two weeks. pork prices rise. West apples attractively priced but fruit overall sparse. Oranges and tangerines hit hard by frost. bananas up. Vegetables described as awful with poor crops. sweet potatoes and stored potatoes offer a bright spot. Replanting delays continue.
Police linked Starkweather and Caril Fugate to a string of killings from Lincoln to a farm hideout. Four victims died from rifle shots to the head, one from a shotgun, and a 2 year old died from a skull fracture. Authorities found three additional bodies at a farm and an abandoned school site.
New York stocks show uneven trading with steels and motors advancing while overall turnover softens. U.S. Steel reports record earnings boosting the steel complex amid positive remarks from Big Steel chairman Robert M. Blough. The AP average holds at 161.80 with minor shifts across sectors. major names like Bethlehem Steel and Chrysler Corp show fractional gains as the session progresses.
At Ankara a U S secretary of state pledged sympathetic consideration to new Middle East aid projects when current funds run out but gave no firm grant. The Baghdad Pact conference heard that Britain and others pressed for definite help while American support remained noncommittal.
A 20 year old waitress Rosil and Delaney Coleman admitted beating and scalding her 2 year old step daughter citing hatred for the child. She was released on own recognizance due to pregnancy. The child suffered burns and severe injuries, treated over several months, with the couple separating after the second injury.
In Willows California footprints in snow offered hope for the 12 year old Tenderfoot Boy Scout missing since Saturday in Mendocino National Forest. A football coach aiding the 600 strong search died of a heart attack during the hunt at Grindstone Canyon. Gus Manolis of Chico State College also died. two companions stayed with the body while a third alerted relatives and officials.
High Point Civitan Club held a meeting on tax issues led by Ross who warned that higher government services require higher taxes. He noted 74 billion dollars in taxes are needed for the coming year, with about 80 billion to be levied to cover collection costs. A joint Fruit Cake sale by the High Point and Twilight Civitan clubs cleared about 4 000 dollars, to be split for this year’s projects. Clarence Wagner reminded members of the February 22 District Council meeting in Salisbury at the Yadkin Hotel, and Jos Casey was this week’s guest. Attendance prizes went to Dr. H. L. Brockmann and Dr. A. G. Sargeant.
Raleigh expert How ard Ellis from the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service warns farm fires cost the nation about 15 million dollars annually. He cites water and equipment shortages in rural departments, lack of fire extinguishers and ladders, and lists common causes from faulty chimneys to careless fuel use, urging better precautions especially in midwinter.
North Carolina will likely see moderate seed potato prices after a record 1957 crop of certified seed. Production is estimated at 34,378,605 hundred-pound bags, 11 percent above 1956 and 26 percent above the 10 year average. Katahdin led with 42 percent of output. Cobbler and Sebago among top varieties.
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