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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1956

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Ellender Blasts Senate Farm Bill Delays Amid Politics

Sen. Ellender says the farm bill fight is stalled by “lousy politics” in the Senate as 80 plus amendments loom. Senators Aiken Williams Humphrey Jenner discuss price supports and soil bank caps with a 78 to 11 vote finalizing a $100000 top limit on farm price support loans and soil bank payments per farm.

Washington Sen Ellender D-La Senate Sen. Aiken R-Vt Soil Bank Sen. Carlson R-Kan Ebiender Williams R-Del Humphrey D-Minn Watkins Utah Russell Aireas Jenner R-Ind Ay SoBe Williams-Jenner

Three Killed In Collision Of Autos

In Kings Mountain North Carolina a fatal crash occurred when one auto struck another carrying Alabama visitors from a family gathering near Newport News Coroner Ollie Harris identified three deceased Garnett C. Jordan 45 of Gastonia Mrs Charles Anderson 80 and her daughter Mrs Laura Buffaloe 32 both of Bay Minette Alabama Mrs Buffaloe the driver of her car died on the scene and Jordan died shortly after at a hospital or location of the crash

Kings Mountain N.C Newport News Ollie Harris Garnett C. Jordan Gastonia Charles Anderson Laura Buffaloe Bay Minette Ala Buffaloe Harris Seleding Ian Jordan

Bierut dies top Polish Communist leader Bierut dies in Moscow

Soviet officials announce the death of Boleslaw Bierut Poland's top Communist leader died of heart disease in Moscow after attending the Soviet Union's 20th Congress. He had led Poland as president and premier and served as first secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party. His death prompts a state funeral and a period of mourning.

Moscow Russia Poland Boleslaw Bierut Polish United Workers Communist Party Bierut Council of Unions Germany Red Army Polish Republic Communist Party Soviet Union Central Committee Council of Ministers Berlin Vienna Hencs Poe Prov

Defense chief says US can inflict vast destruction on aggressors

Secretary Wilson told the National Press Club the United States has and will retain the capability to strike back decisively anywhere, regardless of a surprise attack. He warned against overestimating Soviet gains and urged careful handling of sensitive weapon schedules while resisting pressure to boost the defense budget beyond current figures.

Washington Wilson United States National Press Club Soviet Union Sen Russell D-Ga Air Force Congress Chiefs of Staff

No Bomb Found After Hospital Sweep At Cedars Of Lebanon

Police conducted a room by room search of Cedars of Lebanon Hospital after an anonymous telephone caller warned of a planted bomb. No explosive was found, and the investigation continued.

Hollywood Cedars of Lebanon Hospital

Witnesses Refuse to Answer Firecracker North Carolina Hearings

Three witnesses at the House Un-American Activities Committee hearings in Charlotte refused to answer questions about Communist party links. William A. McGirt of Winston-Salem and Warren Williams of Winston-Salem, both asked about leadership in the state party, invoked the first and fifth amendments. Charles B Childs testified that Williams and McGirt attended a party leaders school near Walnut Cove in 1952, while Viola Brown declined to confirm attendance.

Communist Party of North Carolina House Committee McGirt Wilmington Richard Arens Warren Williams Winston-Salem University of North Carolina Communist Party Walnut Cove Charles B Childs Williams Childs Viola Brown Miss Brown Winston-Salem Teachers College North Carolina

Truman Engagement Fete Draws New York Press At Carlyle

Margaret Truman and fiance E Clifton Daniel Jr spark praise from reporters at the Victorian Carlyle Hotel in New York. The May wedding is set for Independence Missouri at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church.

New York Carlyle Margaret Truman Truman E. Clifton Daniel Jr New York Times

Burglary Report Ties Up $14400 Loot Case in Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain North Carolina police reveal a $14,400 burglary at the home of livestock dealer John B. Plonk. The theft occurred Sunday during church, with two or three suspects using a sleeve hammer and crowbar to break an old safe. About $12,000 in cash and a $2,400 diamond ring were taken, much of it in cash and including 100 silver dollars. Sheriff Haywood Allen says he contacted the State Bureau of Investigation for assistance.

Kings Mountain N.C Prenee S. Plank Haywood Allen Plonk John B. Plonk State Bureau of Investigation

Bailey May Run Against Harold Cooley in NC Fourth

Former North Carolina state senator James H. Bailey announces he probably will run against Rep. Harold D. Cooley for the Democratic nomination in the 4th District. Bailey criticizes Cooley for not signing a Southern manifesto opposing the Supreme Court school segregation ruling, calling it a tremendous disappointment to district voters.

Stevenson Averell Harrisman New York Millsfield Sen Bridges Ellsworth Eisenhower New Hampshire Kefauver GOP Nixon Sen. Bridges Sherman Adams Raleigh James H. Pou Bailey Harold D. Cooley North Carolina Bailey U. S Josiah W. Bailey Cooley George Bass Russell Senate Herman Talmadge Talmadge

White Man Tries For Killing Negro In Mississippi

Elmer Otis Kimbell, 34, a white cotton ginner operator, faces an all white jury for the shotgun slaying of Clinton Melton, a Black man, at a Glendora service station on December 3. Two witnesses testified they saw Kimbell fire three times after an argument over gasoline, with defense claiming self defense as Melton allegedly had a gun.

Melton Kimbell J. W. Milam Roy Bryant Emmett Till Chicago Milam

Humphrey backs declaration to support Supreme Court ruling

Sen. Humphrey urged circulating a declaration of support for the high court’s 1954 school integration decision to counter a Southern manifesto. He said many lawmakers likely would sign to affirm that the court’s order is the law of the land and must be enforced.

Washington Sen Humphrey D-Minn Supreme Court House George D-Ga Dixie Senate Russell Congress Jonas North Carolina Cramer i Florida Poff and Broy

Masts im Oli ee For Lent

Doctor of Divinity Robert Diepenbacher writes about postwar contentment praising health advances and longer life while noting common gripes about delays and daily annoyances. He argues this nation benefits from freedoms and safety that reduce suffering and extend life.

Robert Die Fpenbacher NEA

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