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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1958
Page
7
A reader notes a Roman legend tied to Vespasian’s birth. Each Vespasian birth produced an oak branch on the family estate, with the strongest branch predicting a future emperor. The tale links a flourishing third branch to the future emperor Vespasian and reflects ancient omens.
The Federal Crop Reporting Board estimates about 333 million acres planted nationwide this season, the smallest in over 40 years, led by expected light corn, peanut, and soy acreage. State figures compare with last year, showing modest gains in some soy and tobacco crops and declines in others across North Carolina Georgia South Carolina Virginia and Tennessee.
The Air Force accepts responsibility for 20 mm projectiles that struck three homes and streets in Sheboygan Falls Wisconsin causing no injuries. Brig. Gen. Don W. Saunders says shells likely from a B47 bomber based at Lockbourne Ohio after leaving a Lake Michigan range. An unarmed RB47 accompanied the bomber. Investigators at Lockbourne probe possible electrical malfunction.
North Carolina truckers who haul household goods will raise rates effective March 25 after the State Utilities Commission approval. Transportation rates rise 17 to 28 percent, with van and two men at 8.50 dollars per hour and 2 dollars per hour for each additional man. Storage in transit costs 50 cents per 100 pounds. The hike was requested by the North Carolina Household Goods Movers and Warehousemen’s Assn.
Labor official Victor Reuther told the 10th Carolina Symposium on Public Affairs at the University of North Carolina that rigged inflation has driven the nation into a tailspin. He cited steel and auto plants operating well below capacity and urged government scholarships for students to study abroad to learn international economic conditions.
An explosion Monday night damaged an unoccupied six room frame house recently sold to black residents in a predominantly white area. Police said an entry through the back door preceded the blast in a hall between the living room and kitchen. No injuries were reported.{"confidence":0.20}
The National Park Service will add six million dollars to Blue Ridge Parkway projects this fiscal year under the anti recession program. Director Conrad L. Wirth said the funding doubles the prior amount, with Virginia receiving about one third and North Carolina the remainder for the Mission 66 program. About 1.365 million funds eight bridges on the Roanoke area route from U.S. 220 to Adney Gap. Recommendations for further spending are being prepared.
The article notes an immense diversity in sausage products with about 2000 distinct varieties. It highlights the breadth of flavors styles and regional specialties within the meat industry.
Roanoke police hold two men, Robert Wilson and Patrick Ryan, on vagrancy charges after a stolen 1948 Beechcraft and a check writing machine were used in a cross country spree. FBI: deserters from Fort Bragg logged a month long aerial tour with forged checks. weapons found aboard. Bond set at $5,000 each.
Bud Gambles notes aging autos lose value but can be revived. At 805 N Main St the shop overhauls late model used cars with factory parts and expert tuning to restore 1958 efficiency. Factory trained men seek out the slightest trouble for a durable, refreshed vehicle.
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