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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1960
Page
4
Patterson defeats Ingemar Johansson at the Polo Grounds to regain the heavyweight crown. The Tar Heel native shows new defense against Johansson's power, avenging last year's loss. Analysts note potential rematch before summer and caution on gambling influences.
A San Francisco mayor seeks a recount after the 1960 census shows the city losing about 40 000 residents while surrounding areas gain. Metropolises widely gain, core cities decline. Many cities may consider amalgamating metro areas into city counties to reflect true populations.
Miss Lynne Sizemore received the citizenship scholarship from Roger Kirchofer Post 206 of the American Legion and lauded the Legion’s Americanization work. A Long Island student, Stephen Bayne, 17, refused a citizenship award, prompting classroom reshuffling of his other awards while teachers and parents faced criticism for not instilling Americanism.
Editorial notes the Algerian National Liberation Front seeks talks in Paris with France to discuss a cease-fire under De Gaulle. It highlights U.S. support for France and the potential for a referendum on Algeria’s status, with world witnesses and safe passage for negotiators.
Governors from about 40 states meet in Glacier Park Montana for a June conference that could influence the 1960 nominations. Key players include Nelson A Rockefeller and Pat Brown on the GOP and Kennedy advocates Ribicoff and others on the Democratic side with Nixon favored on the GOP. The gathering is a preview of the Los Angeles and Chicago conventions as candidates woo delegates and press conferences fill the hotel lobbies.
David M. Hall’s death triggers a contested vote in NC 12th district with June 25 ballot-settlement facing court review. Governor Hodges ordered a short term primary on May 28 and a June 25 special election. Heinz Rollman seeks ballot removal amid rulings and Republican opposition in Wake County court.
A Raleigh conference discusses a congressional election with 18 days until voting, noting registration and absentee voting issues. It contrasts first class blunder claims with party status, and observes that only individuals may sue since North Carolina parties lack corporate status. The piece considers federal court intervention as precedent in a contested primary.
Representative Ed Kemp hosts a Raleigh era gathering as Joe Hunt nears House Speaker talk with Senate and Council of State members present. Governor Hodges helps juggle schedule amid national governor conference plans in Montana.
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