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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1956
Page
1
The House today passed the vast highway plan worth 33 billion dollars for broad straight roads nationwide. A 14.8 billion dollar tax bill over 16 years accompanies the program to finance road building as motorists pay. The conference report was approved by voice vote with no debate, and the measure awaits Senate approval.
The Labor Department reports May living cost rising four tenths to 115.4 of the 1947–49 base, matching October 1953 peak. Food prices jump 1.3 percent, likely climbing further into summer. June data may show a new high.
Secretary Quarles praised a force of over a thousand B47 bombers as the most powerful striking fleet and pledged it would remain the largest intercontinental bomber force in 1959 with tanker support. He testified to a Senate subcommittee amid battles over a defense budget increase of 1.16 billion or 500 million.
The Associated Press reports a prolonged heat wave grips the Carolinas with little relief in sight. Temperatures reached 100 in Charlotte and Columbia, with surrounding cities like Wilmington, Charleston, and Myrtle Beach also hot. A drought lingers over farm crops and lawns as scattered thundershowers offer uncertain relief.
Police fire on student demonstrators marching to the government palace amid a crackdown on Communist agitation. Four students die and 17 are wounded as President Armas imposes a state of siege with military control, curfew, censorship, and suspended constitutional guarantees.
Article argues about police pursuit and traffic enforcement ethics. It contrasts sneaky patrols with drivers who evade rules, urging adherence to law and seeking mercy and forgiveness rather than pure vengeance.
Washington leaders in the pensions for veterans debate unveiled a new half dollar cost plan for a bill facing an unpredictable House vote. Rep Edmondson says groups back a 90 dollar monthly pension, cutting first year costs to about 0.7 to 0.8 billion. A rival Teague plan would provide less liberalization and cost about 200 million in year one.
Housing Administrator Albert M. Cole told Sen. Bush he does not support banning racial discrimination in all federally aided housing at this time. He argued such a ruling would be hard to enforce and could slow home building activity. Bush cited a letter by Frances Levenson urging a nationwide ban including FHA and VA mortgages.
A bomber from Smoky Hill Air Force Base crashed in a wheat field near Salina killing the three-man crew. The aircraft was returning from a routine training mission when it exploded and burned. Wreckage spread for a mile and bodies were recovered as families awaited notice.
General Nathan Twining and a U S Air Force group toured Kubinka near Moscow to view a claimed Soviet supersonic twin engine bomber. Officials noted the craft could fly faster than sound though U S air forces have no equivalent.
Atlantic City governors conference survey indicates Adlai Stevenson should exceed 400 votes to secure the Democratic nomination. He must carry 21 GOP states to clinch the nomination ahead of the August 13 Chicago convention.
President Eisenhower under Walter Reed care remains at 162 pounds after a seven pound loss earlier. Doctors report a comfortable night, normal vitals, and high spirits as he nears expected discharge to celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary at Gettysburg. He is on a weight plateau but expected to gain soon.
U S Air Force F86 Sabre jet from the 4th Fighter Wing based at Chitose air base disappeared off northern Japan near Hokkaido with about two hours of fuel remaining. Radio contact was lost after noon as search planes were sent to locate the pilot. There was no indication of Soviet interference.
France seeks to block a United Nations Scene Council discussion on Algeria amid a 19 month conflict with Algerian nationalists. Diplomats say a majority could back France’s position, excluding the United States and Britain, if seven votes are secured to place any question on the council agenda.
Los Angeles report says Sherry Jackson, known for playing Danny Thomas' daughter on TV, fell from a horse into a ravine near Newhall. She was hospitalized at Kaiser Foundation Hospital with facial and body bruises and later expected to be discharged home.
President Truman toured St Pauls Cathedral and Westminster Abbey in London and asked for a personal epitaph on his grave proclaiming he did his damndest. He viewed the tombs of Wellington Nelson Dickens Gladstone and others and reflected on exiting through a stone floor. He paused before a tablet honoring American airman William Meade Lindsley Fiske II killed in World War II serving with the RAF. He began his day with a ceremony at…
Gen Charles I Carpenter U S Air Force chief of chaplains spoke to about 1 000 Methodist leaders in Greenville outlining a continuous partnership between organized religion and military forces He urged a program to shape youth attitudes in entering service and leisure activities for personnel The session covered conference leadership changes and plans including a move to Richmond area for Bishop Garber and board reports on education and missions noting 178 114 members, 810 churches, and a total church value of 31 018 927
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