20 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1957
Page
1
An elevator carrying 19 workers plunged five stories to the ground yesterday. Five men were killed on impact including George Fdward Leach 31 Dewey Woods 99 and Glenn D Idol 25. others injured as crews rushed to finish up for the day.
The article recalls Ash Wednesday penitence as believers sought sacrifice and reflection on Jesus last weeks. It notes many kept guilt for two weeks but soon returned to selfish ways and urges daily study of Jesus words to sustain humility and guidance.
Washington reports revived discussion of income tax reductions as budget cuts potentially free 3 to 4 billion dollars. House leaders see surplus growth prompting tax relief next year, with Eisenhower’s current estimates showing a roughly 1.7 to 1.8 billion dollar surplus. Members of the Ways and Means Committee anticipate possible excise tax cuts around 900 million dollars as a likely outcome.
A San Francisco city planning expert warned that highway construction over 20 years will reshape metro areas more than any prior planning efforts. He argued that federal rules leave route locating to state highway departments and urged federal engineers to heed metropolitan planners.
The Senate voted 36 to 10 to kill a constitutional amendment to raise the voting age from 21 to 18. Proponents, including Carroll and Martin, argued 18-year-olds pay taxes, drive, vote in war, and should participate. Opponents warned of uncertainty and political consequences.
Senate hearings reveal Frank W. Brewster received 5000 dollars annually as stable manager for George Newell, Seattle insurer making 300000 a year in welfare fund fees. Brewster says the money was salary for waking at 430 each day to supervise Newell’s racehorses.
President Eisenhower ends a six day sea voyage as he arrives in Bermuda for talks with British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan aboard the Canberra. Macmillan greets him on arrival and plans for conferences with Winston Churchill and French premier Joseph Laniel are outlined. Medical notes report ear inflammation cleared and only occasional cough remains. Discussions focus on Middle East issues and Allied forces in Western Europe.
The Consolidated University of North Carolina is expected to seek increased appropriations for faculty salaries from the Joint Appropriations Committee and request additional funding for libraries at North Carolina State University Chapel Hill and Woman's College Greensboro. President William C. Friday cites out of state competition as a reason. The State Board of Education also presented its budget requests for the next biennium, while the Joint Finance Committee prepares for public hearings on the new tax bill. The board urged broader taxation to support public schools, drawing applause from about 600 attendees.
Rep. John Kerr of Warren introduces a bill in the House authorizing year-round operation of public schools. Local units could choose the system dividing the year into four quarters with three terms of schooling per pupil and staggered starts to ease the need for new school buildings amid rising enrollments.
The trial centers on Dr Adams accused of killing Edith Morrell in 1950 to gain her will. Nurses Annie Mason Ellis Helen Strong Randall testified amid warnings from Judge Devlin to keep the case out of court.
London reports Prime Minister signals readiness to use NATO mediation among Britain Greece and Turkey. Colonial Secretary Lennox-Boyd says Britain seeks Archbishop Makarios to call a halt to EOKA violence and could release him from Seychelles if he urges peace. Greece demands self rule while Turkish minority seeks a voice in government.
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan lands in Bermuda for urgent discussions with President Eisenhower on the Middle East crisis and allied world issues. Eisenhower, finishing a health cruise onboard Canberra, is due to meet Macmillan six hours later.
High Point merchants prepare a three day promotion named Greater High Point Days to boost spring sales. The event runs Thursday through Saturday organized by the High Point Merchants Association with Easter focus and special low price merchandise.
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