Geneva Summit Ends Inconclusive, Khrushchev Tells West
The commentary explains Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko demands recognition of East Germany as a fact. It argues Western hesitation to recognize East Germany preserves unity talks and undercuts Soviet aims. It notes Secretary Herter’s plan and Britain’s Lloyd criticize Gromyko, predicting an unproductive Geneva session and a likely end to the summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio
Moscow
Andrei Gromyko
Soviet Union
Germany
German People’s Republic
East Germany
Gromyko
Herter
Geneva
Hele
Berlin
Selwyn Lloyd
Britain
Khrushchev
Radio Moscow
Scandinavia
Russia
Sputnik
Soviet Russia
Europe
Japan
Soviet empire building differs from past rulers say critics
The piece argues Soviet Russia pursues empire through native communist movements and propaganda rather than conquest or direct governance. It contrasts Russian methods with Napoleon, Rome, and Hitler, noting emphasis on intellectual leadership, manipulation of public opinion, and control of press while American officials resist such tactics.
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Eee
United States
Russia
Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Soviet Russia
Napoleon
Hitler
the Worker
National Guardian
Editorial on railroads and New Jersey commuter crisis
The New Jersey Legislature meets in special session to consider Gov Meyner plan for subsidizing commuter rails with 630 million over 28 years. Critics say railroads overcharge riders while public funds prop highways. the 1958 Transportation Act enabled railroads to abandon service, prompting calls for shift in burden of proof and potential subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Robert B. Meyner
Norris
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
Meyner
Myner
New York
Sen. Clifford Case
Par Banking Debates and State Financial Update
Advocates push to end exchange charges on par banking as Don Elias leads pro par policy. State banking data shows June 10 resources at 2.119 billion with 487 banks and rising loan deposits ratio 51.1 percent. Budget carry over for 1959 61 remains uncertain with final figures due after July 24. Rainey lot near capitol paved with asphalt for future state office use.
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Don Elias
Asheville
State Banking Commission
Banking Commission
Elias
North Carolina
Budget Bureau
State General Fund
David S. Coltrane
Ing
General Assembly
Parking plans near churches spark Sunday congestion
The article notes a parking lot adjoining the First Baptist Church will be used by state employees during the week and by churchgoers on Sundays, as congestion grows with four churches nearby and Christ Episcopal across the square. It mentions Good Shepherd’s lot reservations being ignored by members of other congregations. It also discusses textbook updates for the 1959-60 North Carolina school year and the oversight by the State Board of Education and independent textbook commission to prevent subversive material, with civic groups watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
First Presbyterian
Catholic
Christ Episcopal
Good Shepherd
North Carolina
North Carolina Press Association
Ralph A. Hart
Gay
Chamber of Commerce
G. E Hutchens
Hodges
Sedgefield
Greensboro
High Point
Carolina
Jim Tatum
Pat Brown
Altrusa Club
New York
High Point Memorial Hospital
Sertomans
Dennis H. Cooke
High Point College
Clarice Bowman
Harper's
Australia
New Zealand
India
High Point News Highlights from Cuba to Local Trips
A Cuban outlook report from David Stanfield notes loyalists to Castro and tense politics in Oriente Province. Local travelers share road projects from the Pan American highway to Vera Cruz while Fantasies of other continents unfold through tours from El Ocator to Montreal and Rome. Local officials, sports figures, and civic groups are referenced alongside church and educational events.
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Cuba
David Stanfield
Springfield Friends Church
Antilles
Oriente
Sancho Bianco
Velasco
Havana
Miami
Stanfield
Castro
Batista
J. B. Gill
Gay
C. L. Austin
Michael
Central America
Guatemala
el Ocator
Panama Line
Honduras
Austin
Panama
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Yucatan
Chichicastenango
Margaret Barrier
South America
America
Canada
W. R. Peters
Frankie
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Bill
Duke
International Business Machines Electronic Computer Center
Vermont
Montreal
St. Lawrence Seaway
Cornwall
Williamsburg
Salem
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Eisenhower
Senate
Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
George Sokolsky
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Ling
Frank Norris
Jersey Central
Lackawanna
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
West Shore
Alfred E. Perlmnen
New Jersey Public Utilities Commission
the Central
High -Oint Enterprise
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Point
N. C
Lynn Nisbet
Capitol Square
Rainey
Salisbury Street
Capitol
Charles Pearson
The
Press Association
State Board of Education
the Press Association
American Legion
DAR
UDC
Fred
Holt McPherson
Holguin
Glenn Ward
Charles
Mr. Ward
Highland Mill
England
Belgium
Holland
Italy
Switzerland
France
West Germany
Raymond
Lewis
Marie Grant
Rio de Janeiro
World Baptist Alliance
Cairo
Earl Phillips
Bombay
Mrs. Phillips
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