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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1959
Page
2
The column surveys contemporary critics and stars like Noel Coward John Osborne Suzy Parker Mickey Rooney and Liberace. It notes press roles in fame and scandal including a Jerry Lewis contract and Libel suit over a London paper with a focus on entertainment industry opinions and celebrity finances.
In Tallahassee, State Atty. William D. Hopkins says he never asks the death penalty in capital cases, leaving the decision to the jury. Four white youths convicted of raping a black coed face potential mercy as motions for new trials proceed. judges set sentencing after those motions.
A 12 year old boy confessed to police that he wanted to run away from home and was charged with kidnapping assault with intent to kill and auto theft. He tied a woman and forced car movement while also tying a child to a dresser. The woman escaped and notified police as the car stalled. He was found four cars away in a ditch and detained for a juvenile court hearing.
In Missoula, Conrad Orr found a six no trump contract after a ace check. West's four of spades opened and the lead of deuce of hearts set the stage. Orr inferred a singleton queen from West and navigated toward a heart return to force the slam.
A Del Mar woman relies on a teenage girl to care for her parakeet when she leaves home. The girl’s mother refuses to let her daughter be out alone, so a second babysitter is hired to stay with the bird sitter while she herself sits with the bird.
Joy Blaine, 22, a Tropicana showgirl and newly crowned Miss Nevada, says she will be a Miss if divorce becomes final before the July start of Miss Universe in Long Beach. Contest officials require a divorce for eligibility. Blaine expects papers next week.
Daniel W. Dough Jr. was arrested for attempted bank robbery but released after the man who looked like him surrendered claiming the crime was his. Police said the pair were amazingly similar in appearance.
In Raleigh AP report the Senate Appropriations Committee approved bills to create a firemen s pension fund and levy a 1 percent tax on fire insurance premiums in protected areas. The House already passed the measures as hearings wrapped up.
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