11 Jul 1960
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1960
Page
1
In a cautious session, aircrafts and electronics led gains while other sectors barely moved. Copper rose on Congo unrest, rails oils and utilities softened, and the Dow fell 1.55 to 645.36 at noon with the AP average down 0.20.
A compact market note shows Dow Jones Averages around 3948 with 52 percent, furnished by Bache & Co. It lists industrials and utilities figures, some stock prices like Ralls and Acme, truncated volume data from a trading session, and a noon close reference.
New York cotton futures opened steady to 10 cents a bale lower amid scattered trading. Prices listed across nearby and deferred months show small declines from prior closes with quotes around 32.93 to 31.86 for July and October contracts, reflecting a cautious start to the session.
A pea green 1959 Edsel convertible linked to the man sought for the slayings of two Franklin Township police officers was found in Woodbridge Township near Franklin. Police traced the suspect Felics, an $80 weekly electrical worker who favored sports cars and jazz. The Edsel was recovered at Louise Wash’s home, owner of the garage, while the slain officers had earlier pursued him after arresting him in a 1958 Lincoln for speeding. Bail was set at $250.
World leaders and oil magnates face off in a high stake political clash as the Kennedy delegate tally becomes a focal point in a mounting power struggle among top financiers and politicians. The tense dynamic signals shifts in influence across global politics and markets.
A terse order seeks to quell unrest among rebellious troops and anxious white civilians amid mounting tensions. Authorities urge restraint while pledging safeguards for public calm and order. Local leaders call for dialogue and adherence to law to prevent further clashes.
The scene at the convention features rival camps arguing over delegate counts with Truman’s final decision not to attend casting a gloom over the Symington camp. Johnson supporters cite Kennedy spending as a campaign edge while Texas backers promise key votes. humorous antics in both reception rooms underscored the lively atmosphere as Symington contends with a reduced Truman influence.
Belgian radio reports mutinied Congolese troops seized an air field and blocked a refugee plane. Stanleyville rebels disarmed European officers and took control while Leopoldville remained calmer. A US Globemaster arrived to evacuate foreigners as refugee flows surge. Lumumba voices doubt over order.
Weekend violence across North Carolina produced nine deaths and many injuries. A plane crash near Mt Arena left several injured as victims were found scattered across a farm and underbrush. Law authorities reported a slaying tied to the crash and a suspect taken for trial in Waycross.
The article records several accident deaths and injuries in North Carolina and surrounding areas. Henry Franklin Stafford, 27, of Harrisburg. William Edward McMee of SAM in Raleigh. James Howard Alston, 19, of Raleigh. Ray Bagwell, 67, of Fletcher. Connell, 69, fatally killed in a tire rim accident. and other incidents including a shooting in Buncombe County and a fatality at an air tire firm. It also reports Eisenhower outlining policy goals and a discussion of Democratic primary voting shifts and delegation dynamics.
WSJS-TV Winston-Salem Channel 12 presents 5:00 Bandstand 5:30 Capt Gallant 6:00 Harbor Command 20:30 American Legend 11:00 News Lii5 Jack Paar 7:00 Sagebrush Theatre 10:00 Dowgh-Re-Mi 10:30 Flay Your Bunch 11:00 Price Is Right 11:30 Concentration 22:00 Truth Consequentes 12:30 Could Be You 1:00 On the Farm 1:15 Report 1:30 Dr. Christian 2:00 Queen For Day 2:30 Loretta Young
A fragmented tv radio schedule lists multiple time slots and programs. Entries include 4:30 Edge of Night 100 and 5:30 Woody Woodpecker with a 230 carnival ad at 4:15 weather updates, NBC News at 7:00 and 11:00 weather reports. It also mentions Democrat Cont and Jack Paar at 11:30.
North Carolina sees warm conditions with clouds in the west and east, occasional coastal showers, and scattered storms possible everywhere. Mountain highs near 80s, coastal 80s, with tonight's lows in the 60s to 70s and Tuesday remaining warm. South Carolina stays partly cloudy and humid with afternoon storms today and Tuesday. Georgia remains warm with scattered thundershowers, highs near the upper 80s to mid 90s and mild tonight.
The appeal to recognize Katanga as a separate state was rejected. Royal Rhodesian Air Force planes drop blankets and medical supplies along the Congo border for white refugees fleeing Congolese troops. Italy evacuates its citizens after the murder of its vice consul in Elisabethville. A fresh convoy of 12 four seat aircraft flies from Kenya to Uganda to evacuate refugees across the border.
The forecast shows temperatures about 3 degrees above normal from Tuesday through Saturday with scattered showers likely Tuesday. Highs reach Raleigh 68, Charlotte 89, Charleston 71, and lows around mid 60s to mid 70s. Little daily change expected. rainfall totals around 0.4 inches Friday.
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