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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1959
Page
1
The extended Fourth of July weekend cost 271 lives, according to the Associated Press. The toll surpassed the 1953 two-day total of 262 but was well below the National Safety Council’s predicted 350 deaths.
JERUSALEM AP David Ben-Gurion moves to form a new government after resigning as prime minister following a 10 day crisis over an arms deal with West Germany. He will not work with four Abdu th Avodah and Communist ministers, while his Mapai bloc backs approval of the arms sale.
New York AP reports visitors to a Soviet Exhibition have left impressions in guest books. Readings include lines praising and criticizing the exhibit, with remarks about freedom, distrust, and hopes for improved East West relations.
SOUTHPORT N C A poor tenant farmer couple with 10 day old triplets said they will not consider adoption after receiving many offers of aid. Mrs Nathan B Miller 35 described the babies as a life long responsibility and the family prepares to bring them home from the hospital. Miller 55 bought formula while neighbors promised furniture clothing and food An anonymous donor pledged 100 dollars for groceries if the babies are kept Linda Brenda and Glenda weighed 3 2 and 5 14 pounds at birth with Linda briefly in an incubator. The parents express relief and optimism about keeping their children.
Airman 2 C Francis W Billado Jr of the Vermont Air National Guard wore his father Maj Gen Francis W Billado’s pants during an inspection. The general noticed the mismatched Army and Air Force attire and Francis Jr. received extra duty for the incident.
The Belgian motorship Anvers, 442 feet, carrying rosin, cotton, lumber, was beached near Cameron Louisiana after a fire started in the engine room. The master Henri Sanglier and 11 crew members were rescued and taken to Cameron. 26 others were towed in earlier. Two injuries reported, no deaths.
Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen says the GOP will keep pressure on Democrats to pass civil rights laws this session. He notes Republicans on the Judiciary Committee will press meetings, and suggests holding a House-passed bill for direct Senate action if needed.
The Formosa Strait conflict escalates as 5 Red jets downed in a Saturday clash between Nationalist and Communist forces near Matsu islands. Beijing may seek a distraction from domestic woes while testing Western resolve and signaling strength in Asia.
The Nationalist Defense Ministry in Taipei says Communist forces maintain 2400 aircraft across bases within 700 miles of Taipei, with Canton and Shanghai among airbase sites. Sunday's Formosa Strait air clash left four Sabrejets credited with downing five of twelve MIGs, signaling possible large-scale air war intent.
Senator Mansfield accused Democratic National Chairman Paul Butler of aiding Republicans with his criticism of party leaders. Butler urged stronger progressive leadership for the 1960 campaign, saying the Democrats risk a tough season unless Congress acts. Mansfield defended Johnson and Rayburn and urged backing the current leadership to shape the 1960 result.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev aide Frol Kozlov ends California visit amid sparse crowds and little public interest. In Detroit he faces a cooler reception as officials prepare to greet him at a hotel event while Governor Williams plans to attend.
London bulletin reports a Soviet space rocket launched with two dogs aboard and both animals were returned safely to earth per Moscow radio. The event underscores early space biology testing and Cold War space competition.
John Wesley Beaird who drew national notice by marrying on his 100th birthday died Sunday at age 105. He had entered the hospital Wednesday and had worked for the city sanitation department until shortly before his marriage.
Burton Gladstone faces sentencing in a Duval County Florida courtroom for 38 burglaries after his wedding to Ethel Lee Bostick in the Duval County jail. Justice of the Peace Dorcas B. Drake oversaw the ceremony 113 days after his arraignment. The couple’s kiss and solemn vow come as Gladstone could receive up to 305 years in prison.
Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Chicago aboard a yacht moored off the breakwater amid a 21 gun salute and massed warships on Lake Michigan. Gov. Stratton and Mayor Daley escort her as she reviews a guard of honor and tours the International Trade Fair.
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