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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1959
Page
11
Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile flight 15 000 mile per hour data capsule ejected over the Atlantic near Ascension Island recovered by search ships. Second straight full range success for Atlas boosts U S hopes for an operational ocean spanning war rocket.
Joan Fontaine becomes co producer as an extended tour of the comedy Hilary plans bookings through the Theatre Guild American Theatre Society and the Council for the Living Theatre. She is currently in the Gerald Savory play on a tryout tour under Michael McAloney and Don Mankiewicz. Fontaine acquires McAloney's share with Anthony B Farrell as partner.
Notice of summons by publication in the Municipal Court of the City of High Point North Carolina. Betty J. clerk announces the divorce action of Betty J. against soso osubenses on two years separation. Defendant must appear by July 16 1959 or court will proceed for relief demanded. Court clerk John W 729 appears in the record.
The ILWU and Pacific Maritime Association strike a three year agreement for 17 000 West Coast longshoremen and clerks. Workers gain wage increases 11 cents for longshoremen and 12 1 2 cents for clerks plus a 1 million dollar first year fund for productivity. The deal ties automation staffing to payoffs and includes welfare fund provisions and coffee breaks.
Phoenix authorities enacted a daytime and nighttime curfew on motorized ice cream salesmen after parent complaints. The ordinance bans peddlers from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 a.m., addressing noise that kept children awake.
A trial examiner for the NLRB ruled against Williams and Brower Inc of Siler City in an unfair labor practices case. Examiner Leo E Lightner recommended rehiring Charlie Swain and William Cheek for union activity and ordered the company not to interfere with employee rights. The ruling cites Taft Hartley violations including interference and coercion of union members. The recommendation becomes an order if not appealed within 20 days.
A compromise military construction bill approved by House and Senate conferees funds six North Carolina projects for the year ending June 30. Totals include Fort Bragg facilities 1.228 million dollars Camp Lejeune 328 thousand Seymour Johnson AFB 3.15 million Benson Elizabeth City Mt Olive guard armories 105 thousand each. The measure totals 1.2255 billion dollars with prior House and Senate votes and White House requests referenced.
Detroit industrialist Ray R. Eppert of Burroughs Corp lauded North Carolina methods for attracting new business. He urged tax reform and Gov Luther Hodges industrial development plans as essential reading for public officials. Eppert warned against bribes and urged legitimate competition for plant sites, noting the need for stable long term economic value. Diamond production fact noted: world output about 23 million carats annually.
Actor Hal Holbrook ends his long run of Mark Twain Tonight in New York this September. Prior commitments require him to start a nationwide tour after the final performance, capping a run that began in April to strong critical and audience acclaim.
An old ad claims Dean's Pills soothe water irritations and relieve backache and headache. It promises fast action through three mechanisms and notes a long history of usage over 60 years with a new, cheaper size.
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