19 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1957
Page
1
The U.S. government moves to fast track an appeal to the Supreme Court over whether GI William S. Girard can be turned over to Japan for trial on manslaughter. District Judge McGarraghy ruled the shooting occurred during official duty, delaying surrender.
Japanese officials warned that an American court decision blocking a Japanese trial for William S. Girard could strain the U S Mutual Security Treaty but the U S Supreme Court upset the ruling. Justice Minister Nakamura said the District Court order was not binding and Japan would proceed with the trial in August while Army authorities hold the 21 year old in Japan.
The sermon likens soil erosion to spiritual decay. It urges prayer for strength to withstand winds of conflict and hatred, warning that without faith nations become barren wastelands and lose value.
President Eisenhower said proposals are hopeful and deserve earnest study while warning the United States would not accept an unlimited unconditional suspension of atomic tests. He endorsed a temporary pause while pursuing a broader package disarmament and noted Stassen’s continued usefulness.
In Louisburg North Carolina a 20 pound mongrel dog attacked a 50 pound boxer that leapt at Henry Freddie Edwards and his mother in their yard. The mongrel drove off the boxer saving the boy who sustained severe facial and arm wounds. The father killed the boxer and rabies tests on its head were negative.
James R. Hoffa and co defendant Hyman Fischbach face bribery and obstruction charges in U S District Court. Hoffa’s attorney claims government evidence was obtained by wiretapping and petitions to quash, while Brownell denies any FBI wiretapping. Hoffa was arrested March 13 after alleged receipt of Rackets Committee data.
In a 3 hour interview with Asahi Shimbun Khrushchev claims the United States blocks withdrawal of foreign troops from Germany Poland Hungary and other nations to keep capitalism. He calls for a unified disarmament push and offers mutual inspections over nuclear tests to ease tensions.
James G. Cross international president of the Bakers Union prepared to answer charges of beating women misusing union funds and backing a loaned effort with alleged interest lenders. Witnesses accuse Cross of intruding on the Ehrlichs hotel room and financing a relationship with a convicted LA prostitute. Cross promises to answer pertinent questions without invoking the Fifth Amendment.
In Port au Prince hundreds of workers and peasants fled the capital as the ruling military junta moved to crush political rivals. Dejoie and Fignole supporters faced arrests while strikes were outlawed and stores stayed open under patrols. Fignole, who fled to New York, was said to receive $10,000 and a $500 monthly salary.
President Eisenhower said the civil rights program is moderate and not aimed at persecuting anyone. He noted disappointment that some interpret the bill as an attack on any region. The House passed the measure amid a looming Senate fight led by Knowland and liberal Democrats to push it onto the calendar.
Sen. Byrd questions Secretary Humphrey as the Senate Finance Committee opens its inquiry into the nations finances. Byrd cites debt rising since Eisenhower took office and spending climbing, while Humphrey defends reductions and points to wartime and postwar budget comparisons.
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