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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1956

Page

3

Doctors Say Lady Was Sober Drunkometer Read Looping

In Raleigh court Mrs Blanche Scott of Durham faced a drunken driving claim after a Feb 14 collision with Dr Robert Coler. Two doctors testified she was sober while a drunko meter reading of .24 said she was looping, prompting Judge Albert Doub to defer ruling and subpoena a doctor and a crunkometer expert.

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

SEATO Move Sparks Reactions Over Kashmir Plea

Reports from Karachi say SEATO ministers urged UN or direct India-Pakistan settlement on Kashmir while avoiding merits of the claim. Indian papers criticize SEATO for taking a stand on Kashmir, with Hindustan Times noting surprise at Western complicity and Times of India condemning Dulles’ partisan stance. Dulles arrives in India tomorrow amid Nehru’s prior tensions with the U.S. over Goa.

New Delhi SEATO U.N Kashmir Pakistan India Dulles Karachi Hindustan Times Times Inedia Sup- Seato Eisenhower U.S Paulo Cunha Goa Portugal Nehru

Past faith in America needs renewed hope for Lent

In a reflective piece, the author laments romanticizing the past and notes church membership trends from 1800 to 1900, then cites 97,482,611 Americans in 254 religious bodies as evidence of ongoing religious engagement. He urges forward looking faith and increased spiritual contact.

Robert Dieffenbacher NEA Continental United States America

Waning Winter Belts Northeastern States

The Northeastern states face a severe winter storm with rain hail sleet and snow. New York and Pennsylvania report floods and two drownings while towns like Salamanca Warren and Meadville endure evacuations and power losses. Airlines delayed as storms persist into Maine Ontario and New York.

Associated Pennsylvania Canada New York Allegheny Salamanca N.Y James J. Crowley Civil Defense Red Cross Buffalo Lackawanna

Senate days of decision loom on farm price supports

Critics accuse the Eisenhower administration of pressure as the Senate weighs a farm bill replacing flexible supports with rigid price floors. Sen. Aiken defends the administration, while Sen. Ellender believes votes exist to block the shift. Debate drags into the night as lines draw along party and ideology.

Edwin B. Harkinson Washington Senate Eisenhower Sen Aiken R-Vi Ellender D-La Senate Agriculture Committee White House Agriculture Department Holland Pid National Farmers Union Monroney Holland

Sudden Warm Spell Gives Way To Freezing Night Showers

The Associated Press reports a brief warm spell in the Carolinas with mid 80s Manhattan readings, including Columbia at 84 and Raleigh near 83, but tonight temperatures plummet well below freezing across many areas. Snow flurries are forecast in the North Carolina mountains with mountain lows in the 20s and frost across South Carolina, extending to the coast in places. Severe cold follows a sunny stretch, with widespread freezes anticipated from the extreme west to the coast.

Associated Press Carolinas Weather Bureau North Carolina South Carolina Columbia Raleigh Charlotte Willmington Greensboro

Union Rejects Proposed Westinghouse Settlement Plan

Washington union leaders reject the government settlement for the Westinghouse strike now at day 144. International Union of Electrical Workers President James B. Carey calls the conference board's action unanimous and says the plan is unacceptable. Carey says he will meet with the Federal Mediation Service and accuses panel members of improper consultations with company staff.

Washington Westinghouse James B. Carey International Union of Electrical Workers Carey G. A. Price Federal Mediation Service Conference Board Cocee Ete Action Rs Awaaken Indicae E Wes Company A Ready Federal Mediation “Isles

United States Britain and France seek UN action on Middle East crisis

Washington reports the United States Britain and France may ask the UN Security Council to urge urgent action to prevent a new Palestine war. A broad resolution would pressure Arabs and Israelis to curb hostilities and follow armistice terms. Eisenhower urged early UN action while Russia weighs veto and arms sales to Egypt and Syria.

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

Woman Saves Three Men From Ice Covered Pond

In Waymart near Scranton Pennsylvania a 50 year old woman, Mrs Theresa Cobb, heard cries for help and used a garden hose to pull three men from a 10 foot deep pond. The men Edward Jurius and his brother Sylvester, both of Forest, were fishing when the ice broke and were treated for shock.

Scranton Waymart Theresa Cobb Mbps Edward Jurius Sylvester

Graham Meets Delegation Over Interstate Funds For US 70

Graham told a Greensboro High Point Burlington Lexington Durham delegation that funds should prioritize other interstate projects over dual linking US 70 from Efland to Greensboro. He noted about seven million dollars available after July 1 with a 60 40 federal state split and urged pursuing a 90 10 share if possible. Rogers supported that the Efland Durham segment needs an extra lane to handle traffic for twenty years.

A. H. Graham Greensboro Efland High Point Burlington Lexington Durham Graham Ashéville Charlotte Winston-Salem North Carolina W. H. Rogers Jr Rogers Esland Taham Eno Station Elland

Engineers To Meet In City For Charter Presentation

National officers of the American Society of Safety Engineers arrive for a charter presentation meeting of the North Carolina Safety Engineers chapter. The event at 7 p.m. tomorrow will be attended by E. B. Landry and J. B. Johnson, with state officials Frank Crane J. W. Bean and Stanley Winborne among the expected guests. The North Carolina group, formed two years ago, will receive its charter. Howard J. Hilliard of High Point serves as general chairman.

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

Mail Box Blasted Again in Long Beach

In Long Beach California the mailbox on Gabriel Mooshagian's front porch was blown to bits for the third time this year by an explosion believed to involve a bomb. Mooshagian says he knows of no one who would want to kill him and contacted police for investigation.

Long Beach Calif Gabriel Mooshagian

Racehorse trainer arrested in New York bank robbery

FBI agents arrested Bronx racehorse trainer Arthur Paisner, 33, in a Bronx hospital last night, accused of leading a $188,000 heist at a Port Chester County Trust drive‑in. About $100,000 was recovered. a second suspect remains at large. The teller Mrs. Mary Kostolos was abducted and forced to open the bank before the loot was taken.

New York FBI Bronx Westchester County Arthur L. Paisnuer Paisnuer County Trust Co Port Chester U.S Paisnner Mary F. Kostolos New Haven Railroad Larchmont N. Y Ernest Marino J Purdy Ungemack

Panty Raid Signals Spring in Chapel Hill Campus

In Chapel Hill a 500 strong crowd of University of North Carolina men gathered to march on women’s dormitories shouting for panties. Police mobilized but kept a close watch as windows stayed closed and no panties were displayed.

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 where accomplice was killed. Grocer E N Newton, 44, shot at two intruders as they demanded cash, one man fell about 50 feet away. The dead man was not identified but thought to be Leo Self.

E.E. Newton Raleigh E. W. Rhodes E. E. Newton Newton Willie Andrew Pirkle Atlanta Leo Self Pinson Ala Self Pirkle Kilby Montgomery Woodrow —_ sengill Aan Massengill

Probe Begins At Woman's College

A three man special committee hearings on the Greensboro Woman's College campus opened shortly after 9 am and may extend into next week. The sessions are closed to the public as trustees and university officials weigh confidential material and testimony.

Greensboro Seg Ine Woman's College 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 W. W. Pierson Consolidated Univer William C. Friday Consolidated University

GM dealer contract revisions aim to curb bootlegging

General Motors chairman Harlow Curtice testified before a Senate subcommittee that revised dealer contracts would benefit both dealers and customers. GM announced Feb 10 changes effective March 1 and created a new executive vice president for dealer relations, Ivan L. Wiles, to improve top management contact. The hearings follow ongoing investigations into auto marketing practices led by Sen. Monroney and other committees addressing dealership concerns.

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

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