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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1957
Page
3
North Carolina highway bids totaling 5.39 million dollars will be reviewed by a new seven member commission next week. The review covers 95 miles across 23 counties including four interstate projects with federal funding at 90 percent.
Greensboro growers heard from J L Thomas of the ASC on storing grain to insure at least the support price. He noted wheat at 1.90 a bushel versus a 2.21 support price and oats at 0.72 with some markets paying 0.50, showing how storage aids marketing and cash recovery.
Methodists wrap two days of hymn festival at Lake Junaluska North Carolina marking the upcoming 250th birthday of Charles Wesley. Earle E of Iowa State College led a workshop on congregational singing and Dr Harper with Green Draper guided a mass choir to close the event.
Mexico City officials ordered material inspections of 50 collapsed buildings to verify permit specifications. If discrepancies exist, criminal charges may follow. Death tolls rose to 68 nationwide, with 52 in Mexico City and 2 more in Guerrero. Rescue teams finished searches at a five story ruin, confirming 32 dead and one survivor dying later.
A drug claims Colonaid provides effective constipation relief overnight. It touts colon toning benefits, safety for pregnant women, and no interference with vitamin absorption. The tablet form is priced at 98 cents for a 60 tablet bottle.
Six Negro students in Swain County must travel 40 miles daily to Sylva for high school after the Swain County School Board unanimously rejected their applications for reassignment to a white school. Superintendent Woodard cited protection concerns and warned about potential unrest similar to Clinton, Tennessee. Community leaders urged preparation for inevitable integration, while a white student body president warned bitter feelings persist. Separately in Charlotte, 20 of 35 rejected applicants announced appeals and possible court action.
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