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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
6
New York stocks edged higher as steel shares led the advance amid expectations of a possible settlement to end a 26 day strike. The Associated Press 60 stock average rose about 20 cents at noon with industrials up, rails down, and utilities higher as traders awaited word on the steel dispute.
The Dow Jones Averages show varied movement as trading volume rises with figures listed for 65 stocks and several large blocks. Investors monitor shifts in value across multiple sectors while overall market tone remains cautious amid volume spikes.
The steel strike may aid Virginia coal exports through Hampton Roads as European demand boosts American shipments. Railroads Chesapeake & Ohio, Virginian, and Norfolk & Western expand terminals to speed coal out of Norfolk and through the region. Officials see a steady export market with rising years.
Fourth day of the session sees a vote to recommend the original resolution to the House. Rep Moore names Brantley Womble chair of the subcommittee to report by night. Rep Thomas White plans to introduce an interposition resolution while Gov Hodges aims for a week long session and public hearings on Pearsall recommendations for school funding and school choice.
Equipment valued at $48 was reported stolen from a truck tool box while the vehicle was parked at a service station on East Green Street. Police said the tool box was broken open and items appeared missing.
Southern governors and party officials plan a preconvention caucus to push Southern unity within the Democratic Party. Neville Bennett led a Atlanta meeting where seven Southern chairmen pledged unity and discussed a Southern state delegation and platform committee actions. Strom Thurmond criticized the pledge, saying unity needs a bolt or third party threat.
Frances Kennedy of High Point sues Edna Hayes for 3500 in damages after a two vehicle collision at Baker Road and Highway 610. Judge Pro Tem Harriss H Jarrell presides at a one week municipal term.
Testimony covers blood alcohol reading of .015 and factors affecting results. McKeon faces general court martial for involuntary manslaughter, oppression of recruits, and on duty drinking. Prosecution questions sobriety claim while defense probes test mechanics and timing after the disciplinary march.
Heavy fog cloaked the area as the Italian liner Andrea Doria listed and began to sink. Rescue ships evacuated roughly 1,000 people, with 7 injured initially and hundreds saved aboard the De De France Cape Ann and Stockholm en route to New York.
Leaf auctions in Florida and Georgia opened with 11,332,728 pounds sold for 5,555,276 dollars, average 49.02 per hundred. Prices varied by market with Vidalia at 50.34, Tifton 51.20, and Waycross top quotes near 60. High quality leaf sold for stronger prices while some grades dipped. Moultrie, Douglas, and Tifton reported solid volumes and mixed price shifts across grades.
Carl Pierce, 19, of Route 1 Trinity, charged with assault on Leona Eldreth of 509 West Green Street. He was released on $100 bond and set to appear in Municipal Court Monday. Pierce reportedly slapped the woman.
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