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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1961
Page
1
Democratic leader John M. Bailey denounces Republican calls to cut domestic programs to fund defense as hypocrisy and a clock stop on growth. He accuses Dirksen and party rivals of hiding anti-welfare stance behind economy and anti communist rhetoric amid Berlin crisis.
In Thomasville yesterday police report a theft of about $40 from a money box inside Betty’s Coffee Shop on Fisher Ferry Street. Entry was gained by cutting a door screen and lifting a latch. owner T. W. Harris identified by police. Investigation continues.
The article notes a Soviet backed Asian and African push in the Security Council to call for cease fire compliance and halt French aggression in Tunisia. Western powers favor a cease fire but split on voting procedures. Turkish resolution draws Soviet opposition while echoing U S British drafts.
In a party line discussion at the United Nations, delegates revisited Khrushchev loyalist protections, term limits for the Central Committee Presidium, and Turkish backed resolutions on France Tunisia dispute. Morozov condemned talks on Bizerte. Western powers balked at France blame. Turkey's realistic approach faced Soviet veto threats as US Britain Nationalist China Chile Ecuador Turkey abstained. Barnes eyed Asian African signatures for an emergency assembly.
Members of the Archdale VFW Club will hold a paper drive on Sunday July 80 in Archdale Trinity and the Allen Jay sector as part of their community service effort.
A Vietnamese source says Communist incidents north of Saigon doubled in two weeks with more rebel raids and assassinations in northern provinces near Cambodia and Laos. Western officials warn of serious risks if the North strengthens support, while Hanoi says fighting concentrates in the north as government forces gain in the south.
The High Point Furniture Club will hold its regular monthly breakfast meeting next Saturday at 8 a.m. at Schrafts Restaurant. Officers report strong turnout for welcoming programs for out of town buyers at the recent furniture market and plan future events.
J Sprunt Hill a noted Durham banker and philanthropist died at 92 at his home. A UNC alumnus and trustee since 1904 he helped finance banks and life insurance ventures and served in the state senate three terms. He was active on the Highway Commission during early statewide road building. Funeral plans set for Monday at 4 p.m.
In Chattanooga the new city code printed at 67.50 dollars per copy was briefly offered for 40 dollars. The odd sale sparked questions about pricing and public access to the code.
LOYAL GOULD reports West Berlin's residents appear relaxed amid Cold War tensions. Americans and locals note gardening, parks, and a casual mood while acknowledging the island city remains militarily vulnerable. Many trust US support, believing a Soviet move would not be followed by atomic strikes.
Former President Harry S Truman told reporters at Camp Ripley that the Soviet Union is bluffing, saying Kennedy's address called their bluff. He recalled the 1948 Berlin airlift and noted his World War I unit participation with the 25th Infantry Division era guardsmen.
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