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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1961
Page
5
North Carolina residents from High Point to Gastonia responded to Gov Sanford's Revenue Act proposals. Supporters cite education funding gains while opponents warn against taxing food and advocate restraint or alternative cuts.
Suzanne Carenzo says Elizabeth Taylor is still critically ill but sleeping after blood transfusions. Doctor Carl Heinz Goldman says concern remains as she hovers between consciousness and unconsciousness while awaiting gamma globulin treatment. she scribbles questions to her husband Fisher and shows concern for her two sons and daughter Liza.
Sanford argues whisky tax should rise but not to trigger diminishing returns. He notes whisky and wine already taxed highly and removal of food exemptions would hit households. He cites the burden on low income families and the need for school funding to offset hardship.
In Monterey California skin diver Robert Evans of Alameda was bitten and dragged 50 feet by a sea lion near Fishermen's Wharf leaving a 14 stitch wound. Dr Robert Orr of Steinhardt Aquarium said the animal was likely psychotic and noted that mentally deranged sea lions exist just as humans are deranged. Evans kicked the sea lion in the eyes to escape.
Evangelist Billy Graham was urged by the Japan Baptist Convention to head a spring 1963 religious crusade in Tokyo. A spokesman said he would decide within weeks while lecturing at Miami Beach. Delegates Rev W H Jackson and W H Souther pressed for acceptance.
Health officials report ten deaths and over one hundred critical illnesses in Estacion Manuel, Tampico area, traced to contaminated flour at a village bakery. The outbreak prompts recalls of flour and investigations into bakery practices.
Defeated candidate Richard Nixon told the ninth annual Republican Women's Conference that he would work with them for GOP victory in 1962. About 1,500 delegates heard leaders predict wins in 1962 and 1964 as Eisenhower and Nixon spoke at the three day event. Nixon noted he and Mrs. Nixon regret missing the conference from California.
Edgar D. Fisher had his car stolen in May 1960 and recovered within 24 hours. It was stolen again in February, and a police officer who knew of the first theft spotted the car parked and had it towed to headquarters.
The body of Deborah Jane Dudley four was identified by the Virginia chief medical examiner. The Dudley family, traveling carnival circuit, faces murder by starvation charges in the death of another daughter, Carol Ann seven, whose body was found in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Authorities say more children are missing as the couple moves between states.
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