03 Jul 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
1
President Eisenhower doubted his civil rights program could serve as a substitute for a referendum even if the measure were put to a direct vote. He said he is not a lawyer and did not help draft the bill while emphasizing his goal to prevent illegal interference with a citizen’s right to vote.
Raleigh The State Utilities Commission criticized High Point over a West End Waterworks order to add capacity. It urged a six inch line to replace two two inch lines, but High Point’s ordinance blocks expansion, threatening to cut water to customers near the city limits.
In Cameron Louisiana Cajuns endured the first hurricane of the season Hurricane Audrey. Residents warned by advisories faced an early storm that struck after a coastal watch. The town of Cameron with about 3 000 residents expected to evacuate but many stayed seeking to protect homes and livelihoods.
U S District Judge Burnita S Matthews denied a defense motion for a mistrial in the bribery conspiracy trial of James R Hoffa Midwest Teamsters boss. The motion argued that witness John Dye Cheasty had expressed racial views that could prejudice jurors. The judge ruled the issue did not warrant a mistrial and proceeded with the trial.
A nationwide cement workers strike continues to spread, halting about 60 plants and affecting roughly 12 000 employees. In New York City shortages threaten highway and building projects as ready mix stocks deplete by week’s end. Negotiations in York Pa between unions and Medusa Portland Cement Co. collapsed, ending a potential breakthrough.
London reports Western delegates expressed hope after Moscow signaled a response to the U S plan for a 10 month trial ban on atomic and hydrogen weapon tests. Harold Stassen outlined phased steps including inspection teams and a later halt to nuclear material production for weapons.
Rescue workers report 400 bodies found in two northern villages, raising the death toll to 750 with over 3,000 missing. Devastation spans an arc from Elburz mountains to near the Caspian Sea, destroying 100 or more villages and injuring about 1,500.
Egyptians cast a heavy turnout in a parliamentary election seen as a civilian face for a military dominated regime. It is the first such vote since 7% years. 270 of 350 seats contested with 75 candidates unopposed and 5 districts without a candidate. Nasser did not vote in his home district.
The Lake Champlain anchored for a 12 day visit when a flash fire aboard the landing craft and carrier killed four American sailors. Harbor boats fought the blaze with heavy water streams as bodies were recovered from the burning vessel. The ship was under Captain G H Young and accompanied by two destroyers.
President Eisenhower said the United States would invite every nation to place observers at future U.S. nuclear tests to check fallout. He reaffirmed a temporary halt on tests for disarmament talks and noted plans to supply more uranium to allied nations.
The piece argues that group pressure can influence behavior more effectively than individual reasoning or punishment. It notes the desire to be liked and recognized, and urges balancing social acceptance with adherence to God’s rules, fostering both self-discipline and group discipline.
A federal judge ordered John Stewart to be restored with all rights and privileges of a foreign service officer Class 2. The decision cites a Supreme Court ruling and a review board finding doubt about loyalty, with expungement from the record under a separate decision. Alfred Scanlan, representing Service, notes distinctions between government earnings and other entitlements as a New York businessman.
Ottawa, Illinois soldier William Girard 21 married Japanese sweetheart Haru Sueyama 27 under civil law at Camp Whittington Japan while his case over the shooting on a firing range continues. He remains restricted on base and says his honeymoon must wait until a U.S. Japan decision is reached.
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