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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1956
Page
11
The piece argues teens need tangible plans such as jobs or camps to cope with the shift from home. Summer offers a testing ground for independence and the conflict between safety and self-sufficiency. It cautions against morbid dependence on pills, noting many sleeping tablets are barbiturates.
The article notes barbiturate tolerance does not rise with use and withdrawal lacks painful symptoms unlike opiates. It warns barbiturates are harmful in large doses and need prescription. It discusses mood fits as usually non dangerous unless frequent, and links neurotic blame to external factors while mature persons see sadness as disappointment.
Northeastern lawmakers gather in Rocky Mount for an afternoon briefing on proposed school policy amendments. Governor Hodges lists officials attending as the tour moves to Kinston Lexington and an undisclosed western site. The Legislature will see bills in a public session and the State Supreme Court was asked for an advisory opinion on a September election to vote on the amendments.
Burlington man named chair of a 15 member committee to assist New chancellor at Woman's College, successor to Edward Taham after resignation. Committee includes university trustees alumnae and faculty. organization completed in Greensboro and meets Sept. 1 on campus.
Joseph William Lawless of Stokes County North Carolina faced trial in Stuart Virginia for the March 12 killing of tenant farmer Lawrence C Martin near Critz Martinsville area. Lawless was indicted by the Patrick County grand jury after Martin was shot in front of his home with a 22 caliber bullet and three empty cartridges found nearby. Lawless previously held without bond after being found drunk following the shooting and pleaded innocent in court.
William Pollock president of the Textile Workers Union of America urged cotton industry management to join with labor and consumer groups for legislation to curb rising Japanese textile imports. He wrote to Francis E. Grier of the American Cotton Manufacturers Institute and proposed an early meeting to devise practical recommendations to protect the industry’s economic health.
Raleigh reports public schooling policy gains backing from state school leader and Patriots of North Carolina as Gov Hodges seeks to keep schools segregated. Dr Carroll endorses the governor's advisory recommendations while Patriots president W C George mails letters urging legislative resistance to court orders. The plan includes private school vouchers and potential power for local units to close public schools if conditions worsen.
William E. Green of Durham North Carolina identified as a fugitive from a North Carolina prison was arrested after an attempted holdup at a Baltimore liquor store. He allegedly shot Armand J. Collins when Collins refused to surrender money. Fingerprints tied Green to a June escape from Hillsboro prison camp after serving part of a 12 to 18 year sentence for a $2,660 armed robbery at Tops Service Station.
The list includes five items with phrases about the 1920s automobiles Romania socialist and a note about trading stamps in DC. An atheist asserts no belief while an agnostic says uncertainty exists.
In December 1860 South Carolina becomes the first southern state to secede from the Union. Julius Caesar reformed the calendar in 46 B C making January the first month, a foundational year landmark.
A beer bottle was thrown triggering a riot on a crowded San Jose dance floor with about 2,500 youths. Police halted the incident after 75 officers intervened. 12 people required medical treatment and nine were arrested. damage estimated at $3,000 as tables were smashed.
The North Carolina Press Association opens its three day annual convention in Asheville. Speakers include Billy Graham and Ralph McGill editor of the Atlanta Constitution. NCPA president Leslie Thompson to report. Dante Germino of the Durham Sun presides.
In Polk Nebraska four year old Donnette Ostberg fidgets during Luna singing at the theater. She lowers elbows and hides her head as adults ask if she likes poetry. She answers firmly she would rather sing The Rock and Roll Waltz.
A band stand collapsed and rails came loose as Kelvin reported Fats Domino and his light orchestra arrived late. An uneasy mood settled, and a bottle was hurled triggering a riot at the venue.
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