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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1956

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Doctors Say Lady Was Sober Meter Says Looping

In Raleigh a court case over a February 14 collision features two doctors testifying Mrs Blanche Scott of Durham was not drunk while a drunko meter reading of 4 claimed she was looping. Judge Albert Doub postponed the case to Monday and summoned the doctors and a crunkometer expert.

Raleigh Albert Doub Blanche Scott Durham Robert H. Coler Rex Hospital Clifford C. Byrum Scott

SEATC Move Sparks Indian US Reaction Over Kashmir Plebiscite

New Delhi reacts to SEATO endorsement of a UN plebiscite in Kashmir amid Pakistan support. Dulles and other SEATO ministers urged settlement via UN or direct talks between India and Pakistan. Indian press criticizes Karachi talks and US backing as harming upcoming discussions with Nehru.

New Delhi Inc SEATC Kashmir Pakistan India U.S Dulles Nehru SEATO Karachi Daste U.N Wndia Fs A Times Times of India Eisenhower Paulo Cunha Goa Portugal

America Turns to God Not Returning

Doctor of Divinity Robert Dieffenbacher notes a trend from a romantic view of the past to a growing church membership across the United States. He cites church attendance rising from 6 percent in 1800 to about 97.5 million in 254 religious bodies by later years, urging hope and more contact with faith communities.

Robert Dieffenbacher NEA Continental United States America

Waning Winter Belts Northeastern States

The northeast from Pennsylvania to Canada endures a severe winter storm with rain hail sleet and snow. Flooding forces evacuations in New York Pennsylvania and Maine. Warren and Salamanca suffer major damage as creeks and rivers surge. Weather service predicts more snow and icy conditions across the region.

Associated Pennsylvania Canada New York Salamanca N.Y James J. Crowley Civil Defense Red Buffalo Lackawanna Maine Ontario Portland Weather Bureau Ottawa Upper St. Lawrence Malone Plattsburgh New York City

Senate near decision on farm proposal amid pressure claims

Debates rage in the Senate over the farm bill with critics accusing the White House of pressure while Sen. Aiken defends administration backed flexible price supports. Ellender counters that White House and Agriculture Department are exerting pressure, especially on cotton area senators, as the fight over price supports and parity continues.

Edwin B. Harkinson Washington Senate Eisenhower Sen Aiken R-Vi Ellender D-La Senate Agriculture Committee White House Agriculture Department Holland Dfla Monroney D-Okla Communist Party Sen. Anderson D - NM National Farmers Union

Spring Weather Ends For While

The Associated Press reports a brief warm spell across the Carolinas with highs of 84 in Columbia and near 80 in Charlotte and Raleigh. Tonight a sharp cooldown brings subfreezing lows in many areas, with snow flurries in the North Carolina mountains and frost across South Carolina, extending toward the coast tomorrow.

Associated Press Carolinas Weather Bureau North Carolina South Carolina Columbia Raleigh Charlotte Wilmington Greensboro Greenville D.C Asheville Charleston Myrtic ‘Beach

Union Rejects Proposal in Westinghouse Strike

The International Union of Electrical Workers rejected the government settlement plan after a 144 day strike. President James B. Carey said the plan is unacceptable though some provisions may be usable and he plans to meet with Federal Mediation Service Director Joseph Finnegan to pursue further steps.

Washington Westinghouse James B. Carey International Union of Electrical Workers Carey Servce Joseph Finnegan Convine Ae Eee Ees G. A. Price Federal Mediation Service Ace Sane Westinghouse Company Alroedy

West May Seek UN Action To Halt Middle East Tensions

The United States Britain and France plan to push the United Nations Security Council for urgent action to prevent a new Palestine war in the East The move tests Soviet veto choices as Arabs and Israelis face potential U N sanction The leaders urge both sides to accept UN guidance and armistice terms.

Washington United States Britain France United Nations Security Council Russia Soviet Union Palestine U.N Eisenhower Pas Middle East U.S United Nations Israel Egypt Syria

Woman Saves Three Men From Ice Coated Pond

In Waymart near Scranton Pennsylvania a 50 year old woman Theresa Cobb heard cries for help and used a garden hose to pull three men from a ten foot deep pond. The rescuers were Edward Jurius 29 his brother Sylvester 40 and Kresock 35 all of Forest City who were fishing when the ice broke. They were treated for shock and immersion.

Scranton Waymart Theresa Cobb Edward Jurius Sylvester Kresock Forest

Graham Meets Delegation on Interstate Funding and US 70

North Carolina Highway Chairman A H Graham told a Greensboro Durham delegation that funds are tighter for US 70 dual-laning than for other interstate projects. He noted about seven million dollars will be available after July 1 with a 60 40 federal state split and argued for higher federal contribution. He cited inequities with Charlotte and defended the Efland Greensboro segment as the main candidate for improvement.

Raleigh A. H. Graham Greensboro Efland High Point Burlington Lexington Durham Graham Charlotte North Carolina W. H. Rogers Jr Rogers Raham Eno Station Eftland

Engineers To Meet In City For Safety Engineers Charter

National officers of the American Society of Safety Engineers arrive tonight for the North Carolina Safety Engineers charter presentation. The meeting opens tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton with E B Landry and J B Johnson attending. State officials Frank Crane J W Bean and Stanley Winborne will be present. The NC chapter was formed two years ago under general chairman Howard J Hilliard of High Point.

American Society of Safety Enginers North Carolina Safety Engineers Sheraton Hotel E. B. Landry U.S. Office Department Washington National Society J. B. Johnson Chicago Frank Crane State Department of Labor J. W. Bean N. C. Industrial Commission Stanley Winborne State Utilities Commission Howard J. Hilliard High Point

Mail box blasted in Long Beach for third time this year

Gabriel Mooshagian reported his front porch mailbox exploded for the third time this year in Long Beach California. He told police he does not know anyone who would want to kill him.

Long Beach Calif Gabriel Mooshagian

Racehorse trainer jailed in New York bank robbery

FBI arrested 33 year old Arthur L Paisnuer a Bronx racehorse trainer in a hospital on charges of taking part in a $188000 bank robbery in Westchester County. $100000 was recovered from his car trunk. Paisnuer awaits arraignment with one suspect still at large. The incident involved kidnapping teller Mrs Mary F Kostolos and aiding inside the drive in branch of County Trust Co Port Chester.

New York FBI Bronx Westchester County Ank Arthur L. Paisnuer Paisnuer The County Trust Co Port Chester U.S Fismer Mary F. Kostolos New Haven Railroad Larchmont N. Y

Panty Raid Signals Spring at North Carolina Campus

In Chapel Hill the University of North Carolina faced a panty raid by about 500 male students. Police mobilized but kept watch as the crowd shouted demands and moved toward women’s dormitories after lights out. No panties were taken.

Chapel Hill N.C University of ‘North Carolina

Gunman Sought After One Killed In Holdup

Raleigh police hunted a gunman believed wounded in a holdup last night in which an accomplice was killed by a grocer and ex policeman. Detective Rhodes said all available officers worked the case as cashier Newton Massengill and employee Woodrow Massengill recounted the robbery and loss of about 600 dollars before the gunmen fled.

Raleigh E. W. Rhodes E. E. Newton Newton Pirkle Atlanta Self Prison Ala Pirkle Kilby Montgomery Newton Woodrow Masistngill Massengill

Probe Begins At Woman's College

A three man special committee opens hearings at Woman's College in Greensboro on a tug of war over campus governance. Hearings behind closed doors may extend into next week as up to 100 persons seek to be heard. The committee plans direct testimony rather than submitted statements.

Greensboro Robert M. Hanes Winston-Salem Fac Special Investigating Committee Hanes Chapel Hill Willim P. Saunders William D. Carmichael Jr Consolidated University of North Carolina William D. Carmichael William M. Whyburn Vost W. W. Pierson Woman's College Consolidated University Eia William C College

GM dealer contract revisions aim to curb bootlegging

General Motors President Harlow Curtice testified that revised dealer contracts benefit dealers and customers and support curbing bootlegging of new cars through unfranchised dealers. He noted Feb 10 policy changes effective March 1 and the creation of an executive vice president in charge of dealer relations, Ivan L. Wiles, to improve top management communication. The Senate subcommittee led by Sen. Monroney questions GM marketing practices as part of a wider review.

Washington Harlow H. Curtice General Motors Corp Senate Commerce Curtice General Motors Ivan L. Wiles Buick Sen. Monroney Dokla Rela Senate Sen. O'Mahoney D-Wye Formance Alos

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