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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1959

Page

2

Single Air Defense Is Sought In New Plan

Sen. John Stennis argues the administration proposal may push toward unifying air defense under one service. Gen. Partridge backs a single service approach, while Sen. Jackson calls the plan a nondecision, as McElroy proposes narrowing Nike Hercules and Bomarc programs to focus on Nike Zeus.

Washington John Stennis D-Miss Stennis Senate Army Air Force Earle E. Partridge Unified North American Air Defense Committee Patrtdge Air Force Army Patridge Henry M. Jackson Dwash Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy Joint Chiefs of Staff Jackson McElroy

Oil and gas groups face scrutiny in Strauss bid

Sen. George D. Aiken says oil and gas industry efforts to secure Lewis L. Strauss as commerce secretary are disturbing. He may support confirmation but warns against a campaign to raise New England fuel prices. He cites past imports curbs and fuel costs as a risk to the cost of living.

Washington Senate Lewis L. Strauss George D. Aiken R-Vi Aiken Strauss New England Ei Yes Aay Aiken Pate

Prison escape sparks howls from Wisconsin inmates

CHOW HOWL FOX LAKE Wis. AP It did not take long to discover that Louis Alvin Johnson had escaped a state prison farm near There were howls from about 30 hungry prisoners. Johnson the cook and breakfast wasn'

Fox Lake Wis Louis Alvin Johnson Johnson

Toy Tumble In Front Of Home Ends With Quick Exit

G D Mickelwait reported an overturned car in front of his La Jolla home. Before he could investigate the two occupants of the foreign made auto lifted the vehicle back onto its wheels and drove away.

Jury Deliberates Fate Of Four Defendants In Florida Case

Four white youths on trial for their lives faced closing arguments as the jury weighed whether to condemn them to death in a mass attack case against a black coed in Leon County. Prosecution pressed that the victim resisted only after coercion, while defense argued no proof of force.

Florida Atty William D. Hopkins F. Gunter Toney Hopkins Harry L. Michaels Patrick Gene) Scarborough Willian Collinsworth David E. Beagles Ollie Stoutamire Beagles Stoutamire Collinsworth Scarborough

Judge Is Praised For His Fairness

A Tallahassee community profile lists residents with varied backgrounds including a Pennsylvanian native who moved to Florida in 1940, a Georgia migrant now studying at Florida State University, and several long time local workers. It highlights personal histories and family details from 1940 to the present.

Tallahassee Georgia Florida State University Pennsylvania Craig Austin Puckett Jr James W. Griffith Jr Roy Underwood Florida Tallahssee

Longs Hope For Courts To Heed Doctors On Governor's Health

Mrs. Earl Long says Texas courts should consider doctors' views in Gov. Long's case as he remains in a hospital. She notes his wish to run again and recounts family decisions aiding him after collapse. Russell Long was present at the bedside during the crisis.

Galveston Tex Earl K. Long Texas Louisiana Long Gov Ee Ee Ee

New Name For Index

Washington AP reports the Weather Bureau may rename the discomfort index to the T H index or comfort index at 75 or below. Dr. F W Reichelderfer notes strong public response and jokes about a vacation index as a possible alternative. The bureau and Washington National Airport issue a switch rule based on the 75 threshold.

Washington Weather Bureau F. W. Reichelderfer The Washington Weather Bureau Washington Ntional

Five Die in Karachi Bus Collision Near Burewala

AP report says five people were killed and 45 injured when two passenger buses collided head on Friday night near Burewala about 200 miles south of Lahore.

Karachi Pakistan Burewala Lahore

Burmese aircraft strikes Thai village, one dead, five hurt

A twin engined aircraft identified as Burmese bombed and strafed a village in Thailand, killing one person and injuring five, according to a Thai police spokesman. Burma's army has been fighting rebels along the frontier.

Bangkok Thailand Burma

Son Named Successor To Father In North Carolina Sheriff Role

In Taylorsville North Carolina 22 year old Thomas E Bebber Jr was sworn in as Alexander County sheriff to finish his slain father's term The selection notes a one year deferment from the local draft board with possible future deferments Bebber Sr was killed when Willard Bebber shot him during a confrontation at the Ellis home Supporters say Willard Bebber is facing murder charges and undergoing a mental examination

Taylorsville N.C Thomas E. Bebber Jr Alexander County Charles Watts Alexander Superior Court Bebber Selective Service Board Sap Semeg

Pan Methodist Report Details 1959 60 Appointments

Reading of 1959-60 ministerial appointments by Bishop Nolan B Harmon will close the Sunday agenda. Saturday action elected Dr Charles D White of Kannapolis as secretary and Dr E Paul Hamilton of Walesboro as statistician. Treasurer’s report shows 1958-59 spending of 14 789 574 with increases in ministers salaries world service and colleges. Final elections for 1960 Southeastern Jurisdiction delegates named judges and lay leaders from multiple North Carolina cities and colleges.

Nolan B. Harmon Con Charles D. White Kannapolis E. Paul Hamilton Walesboro World Service Woman's Society of Christian Service Southeastern Jurisdiction J. B. Craven Jr Morganton John Hoyle Shelby

Resolution On Courts Is Rejected At Lake Junaluska

At Lake Junaluska North Carolina Rev Alvin G Amick of Farmington introduced a resolution backing the Bell Commission report on court reform. The measure urged the conference to seek legislative support for efficient and equitable justice administration, especially in criminal courts.

Lake Junaluska N.C Bell Commission Alvin G. Amick Farmington Wo Point Amick Conference Board of Social and Economic Relations William A Hart Guy A. Weaver Asheville Jto General Assembly

First Supersonic F105 Jet Arrives at Seymour Johnson

Brig Gen J H Moore will bring the first supersonic F105 jet to an operational U S Air Force unit at Seymour Johnson AFB Tuesday. Mrs Luther H Hodges will officiate at the ceremony with officials from Shaw AFB and the 19th Air Force. The F105 joins four planes for the 334th Fighter Squadron to enhance destructive power beyond a WWII bomber formation.

334Th

Nash Saves You Cash Readers Review 1958

Fragmented ad note references Nash Saves You Cash campaign and Po hay Price in December 1958 Reader's section. Mentions long time 37 years and prices with others. Reader's hints include cautionary lines about not wanting money and a sale style pitch.

Diane Nash Reader's Pions Sages

Separate Group For Negroes Urged

Lake Junaluska NC AP reports a study commission will recommend no change to the Central Jurisdiction and ongoing segregation in the Methodist Church. The panel examines racial matters and suggests regional structures while protesters argue against reforms. The 1960 Denver General Conference is the target for any action.

Lake Junaluska N.C General Methodist Conference Denver Colo Edewin L. Jones Charlotte Jones Mudy Compugsien Gilin

Oshkosh Quartet Group Misprint Fosters Laughs

In Oshkosh Wisconsin the local chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America found the second word in its name printed wrong on a distribution. The garbled wording sparked amusement among members and readers alike while they prepared the special gram.

Oshkosh, Wis Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of America

DeValera Eyes Quiet Exit After Long Irish Rule

Ireland poised for a smooth presidential handover as Eamon de Valera, 77, nears retirement after decades as leader. Voters expect Fianna Fail favored successor Sean Lemass. President Sean T. O Kelly cannot run. Campaign described as the quietest in Irish history.

Dublin Ireland Eamon de Valera de Valera Sean MacEoin Fine Gael Sean T. O'Kelly O’kelly United States de Valer Fianna Fair Party Sean Lemass

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