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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1956

Page

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House Debates Dual Foreign Aid Bills in Narrow Vote

The House considers two separate foreign aid measures below Eisenhower’s request, aiming to authorize a four billion dollar overseas program and appropriate three point six billion for arms. Rep. Taber calls the cuts deep while noting possible moves to restore funds, with action proceeding toward Senate consideration and a potential return to conference.

Washington House Eisenhower Senate House Appropriations Committee Gettysburg Rep. Taber Appropriations Committee

Greek God Gets Bubble Bath in Rockefeller Plaza

Prometheus, Greek god of fire, received a bubble bath when Semeter poured detergent into the fountain. Foam rose around the gilt statue before attendants shut off the fountain and washed away the suds.

New York Prometheus Rockefeller Plaza Semeter Attednants

Freedom and responsibility in human life

The author discusses the urge for unrestrained freedom and license versus true freedom. He argues humans seek fellowship and accountability, warning that isolation breeds loneliness and dissatisfaction, and that God created man for love and service to others. Freedom should uphold conscience and protect others.

R. L. Dieffenbacher D.D NEA Service Awe Earth God Man

Nixon Fires Return Salvo At Nehru Crowds Gather At Furniture Market

Crowds arrived early at the Southern Furniture and Rug Market in High Point as freight elevators were converted to passenger use. Attendance at 11 30 a m reached 1423 with badge registration speeding entry. Exhibitors forecast total attendance between 5500 and 6000 by July 19. past winter market drew over 6000. Market buzz centers on dealer inventories and current merchandise appeal with general optimism for business conditions.

Nixon Nehru Furniture Mart Dave Gillespie Southern High Point Leo Heer Southern Furniture Exposition Heer

Flash Flood Hits 4-H Club Camp in Ohio County

A wall of water at Camp Ohio in northern Licking County swept through a 4 H club camp washing out six bridges and at least one cabin. Rescue crews scrambled to reach the flooded area as water covered car tops. Deputies praised the children's disciplined conduct guarding against disaster during the two week summer outing. Most campers were from Perry County about 50 miles away.

Cam Beee Coor Camp Ohio Licking County Cenan Kenneth Roneye Perry County

Truman Expected To Be Neutral In Democratic Nomination

Lehman states Truman will stay neutral between Stevenson and Humphrey as the Democratic race builds. He says Stevenson is likely to be nominated and that Truman will back him, while Harriman’s talk suggests a growing chance Stevenson could win on the first ballot. Sparkman predicts a strong first-ballot show and possible favored son shifts.

Stevenson Finois Truman Lehman Gov. Stevenson Lehman Sa Amiteee Chicago Pie Kearriman York Harriman Illinois Sparkman Stevenson ABC Tlevision

Segregation Battle Renewed In Virginia

In Prince Edward County Virginia two rival sides argue before a three judge federal court over school operation next year. NAACP chief counsel and the state attorney general lead advocates for desegregation and for Negro students and parents respectively. Rural whites threaten to close schools rather than integrate.

Richmond Mingee Prince Edward County Virginia Argood Marshall York National Assa Ana Yh NAACP Supreme Court Prince Edward

Cotton Acreage Decreases in July 1 Report

The Agriculture Department notes a 3 percent drop in cotton acreage as of July 1 with no production forecast. If yields meet last year’s average, output could reach about 13.57 million bales of 500 pounds gross weight, down from 14.72 million previous year. The first official estimate arrives August 8 amid reserve stock and quota controls.

Warrington Agriculture Department Department

Quake and Tsunami Kill Dozens in Aegean Islands

Seismic shocks and tidal waves struck the southern Aegean, killing at least 50 and injuring many as Crete Samos Kalimnos and other Dodecanese islands suffered extensive damage. Reports cite destroyed ships damaged power stations and a monastery at Patmos. Government mobilizes relief to Amorgos Leros and others.

Areee Greece Eee Eae Seine Casmece fdBy Rae A Ios Thera Crete Samos Kalimnos Dode Aegean Syros Athens Amorgos Sev‘dey Dodecanese Leros Patmos Nissyros Monaste St. John

Kidnaper Contact Try Fails In Weinberger Case

Police revealed Beatrice Weinberger sat in a Queens street car for hours with a $5,000 ransom to recover her five week old baby. A second late night contact attempt by the kidnapper yielded no meeting or payout as police questioned three men linked to recent calls and traced several to taverns and a drugstore. The case remains without leads and investigators note no proof the two men questioned were involved.

Westdory Nvw Weinberger Beatrice Weinberger Queens New York City Peter Quest Esterday

Franco Warns Russia Seeks Time to Consolidate Conquests

Generalissimo Franco warned that Soviet policy poses long term danger and seeks time to consolidate gains. He argued Khrushchev's accusations against Stalin reflect tactics, not objectives, and cited internal Soviet turmoil and Tito rapprochement as signs of strategy shifts. Franco's letter to editor Harry F Byrd Jr. drew on past Marid interview and linked changes to Communist needs and Western impact.

Winchester Generalissimo Franco Russia Joseph Stalin Franco Harry F. Byrd Jr Evening Star Harri Pansy Tipsy Igme Es Stalin Khrushchev Soviet Union Communist Party Gether Tito Byrd Yugoslavia

Civil Rights Bill Fight Brewing In House

A bitter fight over civil rights legislation grows in the House as leaders prepare for a week of debate. The bill would create a civil rights commission, a Justice Department division, and broaden federal injunctions. Other measures on the agenda await Senate approval.

Washington House Soreatretns Congress Senate Eisenhower Commission On Civil Rights Justice Department

Nixon warns against Soviet aid risk in India Pakistan trip

In Karachi Nixon defends anti communist stance and warns that Soviet and Communist economic aid may create a Red satellite. He discusses Kashmir with Iskander Mirza while Nehru calls the policy dangerous and undemocratic.

Karachi Pakistan Ehlice Richard India Nehru Nixon Ronan New Delhi Kashmir London Manila Saami Lancers Prince Want Waithay- Nixon Iskander Mirza Assa Chaudhri Mohammed Ali Europe Ali Mirza

Bus Situa tion in Tallahassee remains hopeless

Tallahassee City Commissioner W. T. Mayo said rejection by Negroes of a compromise plan to end the bus boycott makes the situation hopeless. At a mass meeting the Negro Intercivic Council reaffirmed a boycott until integration seating is achieved and rejected a revised offer for mixed seating with a single white seat. About 500 Negroes attended.

Tallahassee Fila W. T. Mayo Negro Intercivic Council City Commission Mayo Tal Lead

Democrats Name Likely Keynoter for Chicago Convention

Democratic leaders gather in Chicago to choose a keynote speaker for the August 13 nominating convention. National chairman Paul Butler says a decision will follow the meeting. Reported contenders include Senators Kerr and Jackson with backing from observers, while other potential choices include Stevenson era figures and party officials.

Chicago Paul Butler Robert S. Kerr Oklahoma Henry M. Jackson Washington Kerr Jackson Averell Harriman New York Estes Kefauver

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