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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1960
Page
2
New York stock market climbs slightly on gains in airlines and niche issues while steel and motors slip. Trading remains heavy with many speculative issues swinging widely, and broad indices show minor fractional changes as investors weigh values in a mixed session.
The listing shows Dow Jones averages for rails utilities and stocks with prev and noon figures. Rail index moves to 142.29 142.12 142.72, utilities at 92.33 92.36 92.23, stocks at 211.78 211.60 212.40, with trading volume around 920 thousand to 3.92 million.
The page lists a sequence of programs including The Millionaire at 3:9, Verdict is Yours at 3:30, Brighter Day at 4:00, Secret Storm at 4:15, Edge of Night at 4:30, Old Rebel at 6:00, Quick McGraw at 5:30, Highway Patrol at 6:00, News at 6:30, Kate Smith at 7:30, and The Texan at 6:00, reflecting a mixed lineup of dramas, game shows, and music fare.
Channel 3 lineup lists Could Be You at 4 30 Kilgo s Kantteen 5 00 Carnival 5 30 Sports 6 25 Weather 6 40 NBC News 7 00 Tombstone 7 30 Cheyenne 8 00 Wells Fargo 9 00 Peter Gunn 9 30 Theater 10 00 Emmy Awards presented tonight on channel 3.
Durham AP report: Jeff D Johnson former associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court died aged 60 at Duke Hospital after a long illness retired January 21 1959. He structured the 1948 Broughton Senate campaign and 1950 Graham bid. Survivors include widow Virginia Frances Faison two daughters a son two sisters and two brothers. Funeral 5 p.m. at Clinton's Methodist Church. Flowers declined donations suggested.
President Eisenhower drew massive ovations in Seoul as Koreans from all ranks filled the assembly hall and lined his route. Police kept order as crowds surged. he urged lawmakers to protect democracy with a free press and education while pledging U.S. support against further communist aggression and for economic development.
Evange list Billy Graham drew about 20 000 fans to Griffith Stadium for the Sunday afternoon launch of an eight day crusade. He warned Americans against moral decay and communism as the world searches for guidance while urging repentance and faith.
Jamestown Town Council approves a $102 275 budget for 1960 61 and maintains a 75 cent tax rate per 100 valuation. The budget is 30 052 50 larger than 1959 60 with a $23 998 capital reserve for a planned town side sewage system. Engineers plans expected by early fall.
The Senate Finance Committee backs 750 million in tax cuts in a pending extension debt measure. Proposals would repeal excise taxes on local telephone service telegrams and travel tickets. Senator Gore’s plan to limit depletion deductions faced a 39-26 tabling vote, with mixed Democratic support and concerns over broad scope and timing ahead of the Democratic National Convention.
Governor Sanford cites strong state finances and rising revenues while touring Sanford Forces events in Sanford, Lenoir, and Kinston. He expects no tax hikes this fall, stresses education as the top need, and notes a final week of vigorous campaigning ahead.
A pair of weekend crashes led to criminal charges against two drivers. Paul Lawrence Ellis, 34, of Meredith Street, was arrested for hit and run after a 4 a.m. collision on Circle Drive damaged Alfred Finley Jr.’s car. William Howard Beamon, 37, of English Street, was charged with operating under the influence and improper brakes following a noon crash on Van Buren Street with Ross Shore Byerly.
The Wayneville shoe magnate Rollman says he will not appear on the ballot for the short term to succeed Rep Hall. He argues the June 25 special election is illegal for failing to give 21 days notice and 30 days voter registration. He warns a runoff primary could be affected if the date stands.
A Census Bureau table shows 1950 to 1960 population changes for major U S metropolitan areas. Figures list 1960 and 1950 populations and percent increases or decreases for Asheville Charleston Charlotte Columbia Durham Greensboro High Point Greenville and related outside central city areas.
Thomasville City Council will meet at 8 tonight to act on the 1960 61 city budget and hear personnel recommendations from the personnel committee. Terms of Harry Brown Finch and Robert Holladay on the school board expire June 30. Also on the agenda is consideration of Thomasville’s $20 000 share in a proposed regional airport with Lexington and the county.
Joseph Siskin 52 prominent Los Angeles furniture manufacturer died Sunday in Los Angeles. He was ex chairman of the board of Angelus Furniture Co and served on the board of directors of the Los Angeles Home Furnishings Mart. Funeral details unavailable.
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