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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1957
Page
2
The Air Force has canceled or curtailed several programs including the Navaho long range guided missile. An unofficial estimate puts 700 million dollars invested in Navaho over 11 years. Also halted were the City transport plane design studies for an interceptor about six million dollars and a tactical bomber around 15 to 18 million dollars.
The State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission voted to permit killing large alligators in Brevard and nearby areas. A man’s mangled body was found in the water after an 11 foot alligator incident. a smaller female alligator later killed also showed body remains, though the exact origin could not be determined.
In Geneva on a sunny lawn Karim Aga Khan IV, Harvard senior, was crowned spiritual leader of about 20 million Ismailis. He greeted followers with a wink as Aly Khan and Sadruddin watched from nearby hotels. The ceremony honored the will of the late Aga Khan III to appoint Karim, age 20, successor. The old Aga Khan’s body awaited burial at Aswan, Egypt, with Karim planning to attend his grandfather’s funeral.
Sen. McClellan accuses James P. Cross of Bakers union of trying to intimidate a witness in the Special Senate Rackets Investigating Committee. Hearings resume Tuesday to probe Crosss alleged retaliatory actions and union conflicts, including ties to Zion Industries contracts and Montgomery Ward proxy issues.
In a Warsaw court case, Mrs. Boryk wins custody of Olga after a long separation. Olga, who had been cared for by Mrs Ostrowski since 1944, smiles as she heads to New York with her mother, leaving war scarred streets and American music in the background.
High Point debaters won second in the sweepstakes at a Wake Forest College clinic in Winston-Salem. The motion urged ending all direct economic aid to foreign countries. Novice division saw Jane Far ly of High Point and partner from Mooresville win first on the negative side. Pat Flythe and a Lancaster South Carolina partner advanced to the varsity semifinals. High Point’s squad had five members while the winning team fielded more. Three local youths earned superior marks.
In Blue Ridge Mrs. Emily argues against inequity and urges action on a civil rights bill. The remarks frame the issue as a dangerous oversight if equity remains unmet for the minority.
Mount Clemens Michigan hosts Selfridge Air Force Base 40th anniversary events as Capt Ted Thomas 31 of the 412th Fighter Group Wurtsmith Air Force Base Os coda Michigan breaks the existing record by flying 234 miles in 19 minutes at an average speed just under 740 mph. The feat surpasses the 1951 mark of Maj Frederick Blesse in an F 86A jet by about 68 mph.
Washington reports that Democratic and Republican leaders on the House Foreign Affairs Committee foresee approval of the aid measure in similar form. The bill stands about 622 million below Eisenhower’s request and 375 million under the Senate's figure. final passage is expected about Thursday with potential amendments to restrict foreign jurisdiction over offenses by American service members abroad and debates over a three-year loan fund for foreign projects.
Mrs Mattie A Saunders 87 wife of A F Saunders died in Maple Grove Rest Home Walkertown area at 1 p m after a five year decline and six weeks of serious illness Born February 9 1870 in Montgomery County she moved to High Point 30 years ago from Troy She was a member of First Baptist Church Troy Surviving are husband three sons R F Saunders Guy T Saunders CT Saunders a daughter Wilma Fanelty one sister Annie Smith eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren
State and local officers raided four Myrtle Beach area clubs Elks Dunes and RVA clubs and the Ocean Drive RVA, confiscating 29 slot machines and 25 cases of whiskey valued at 30 000. Operators arraigned before Magistrate Wallace Harrison and ordered to post 1 000 bond each. Slots destroyed with proceeds given to the court.
Haiti covers under 11000 square miles and hosts about 3 506 000 people. The nation remains the most densely populated in the Western Hemisphere with crowded mountain regions and growing urban centers.
Funeral services for Ida Cochrane Fuller 44 will be at Farmer Methodist Church Randolph County this afternoon at four with Rev. Anderson and Dr. H G Allen. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Juanita Jean Roberts graveside services were held yesterday at four led by Rev. Charlie Monk Jr with interment in Guilford Memorial Park. She was the daughter of Clyde and Margaret Roberts Jr residing at 110 a aa on &t. died Friday.
Mrs. Nettie B. Elliott 84 widow of James H. Elliott died at Annie Larick Rest Home just before 8 p.m. after four years of declining health. Born December 29 1872 in Guilford County she lived near High Point and helped found Oak Hill Friends Meeting. Surviving are daughter Mrs. Carl Branch and granddaughter Mrs. J R. Jackson. Funeral Monday at 11 from Oak Friends Meeting with burial in Ends Cemetery. Burial arrangements at 702 Prospect St. this afternoon.
A readable reminiscence notes Florence Nightingale as a famed Crimean War nurse known for nightly rounds with a lamp, shaping nursing heroism and hospital reform.
Astronomers report the material in the companion star to Sirius is about fifty thousand times heavier than water. A cubic foot of that star’s matter would weigh around fifteen hundred tons.
Mrs Mary Lee Walters 81 died in a Winston Salem rest home today at 4 45 p m after years of declining health. She was born in Surry County to John and Sarah Starling and was widowed since 1936. Survived by three sons K A Walters Thurman M T Walters Newport News Va Arlys Walters Eton College and four daughters Mrs J R Marion Cameron Mrs R M Boyles Thomasville Mrs W P Tucker High Point and Mrs J W Kittle High Point. Funeral at Union Cross Baptist Church Surry County Monday at 2 p m with body to church 30 minutes before service. burial in church cemetery.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Spencer, 85, died at her daughter’s home in Sophia Route 1 after a six month illness. She leaves five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 4 pm at Whynot Methodist Church with Rev. Howard Ward officiating. Interment follows in the church cemetery. body at Pugh Funeral Home forty minutes before the service.
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