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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1959
Page
2
New York stocks opened mixed with gains and losses around a point. Zenith rose about eight points after Monday’s decline while industries like autos rubber rail and chemical showed minor gains. Airlines and oils were mostly weaker with aircrafts and coppers uneven. Pfizer and Lockheed listed among movers.
Security Quotations show Security Bank and Lukens Steel up over one point each while American Machine and Foundry dips. General Electric slips fractionally and Anaconda trims losses to regain some ground. International Nickel drops about a point as American Motors and General Motors edge higher firms. Ford holds firm and Chrysler little changed amid bond moves.
A 37 year old woman was sentenced by Municipal Court Judge Byron Haworth to four months in prison for drunkenness disorderly conduct and malicious property damage. Ann Strahan was given 60 days for smashing a patrol car window in April 1956 a 30 day disorderly conduct charge from the same arrest and a 30 day drunkenness arrest last Sunday. James Elmer Swaringen 49 received 60 days on two drunken counts yesterday. Five youths arrested Sunday for three break ins faced further action. Thomas T. Connor 20 Jimmie R. Alford 18 Robert Barnes 18 and Eugene R. Clark 18 were bound over on various charges with bonds set. Douglas Dildine was bound over as an alleged accessory after the fact.
St Petersburg Florida AP Meade Alcorn Republican National Chairman says he does not believe Nelson Rockefeller will seek the 1960 GOP presidential nomination. He lists Nixon as a possible winner and notes a rule out the possibility both might be on the ticket while vacationing at Redington Beach.
The report notes that growth from the second to the seventeenth month of life occurs at a faster rate than later years, with a gradual slowdown continuing thereafter.
Governors representing the executive committee of the Governors Conference issued a statement after meeting with President Eisenhower, aligning with his views and urging states to keep separate unemployment compensation standards. Labor Secretary Mitchell outlined administration plans to extend coverage to about 3.2 million more workers and include nonprofit employees, raise payroll tax base from 3,000 to 4,200 dollars, and push for states to offer at least 26 weeks of benefits with regional ranges currently from 16 to 45 weeks.
The banana is likely the largest plant without a woody stem. This remark notes its remarkable stature among herbaceous plants and its distinctive structure.
State Labor Commissioner Frank Crane advocates a 75 cent or 1 dollar minimum wage as essential for purchasing power and growth. Opponents from a Small Business Committee cite Marxist origins and fear socialistic risk as 100 delegates attend. No vote was held. figures place 80 000 to 200 000 workers affected in Tar Heel retail and service sectors.
Five veteran members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged cautious optimism on reaching a Berlin accord with the Soviet Union. They warned progress will be slow and may require many months and several meetings, stressing mutual concessions and careful evaluation of Soviet sincerity.
Cuban authorities investigate blazes destroying 375000 tons of sugar cane in Oriente and Las Villas during the civil war period. Seven plantations in Oriente burned 325000 tons, three plantations in Las Villas 56000 tons. Fire as a rebel tactic cited alongside rising executions of 452 by Castro firing squads.
A brief note promotes a condensed book titled The Inner Secret of Health by a doctor who claims illness stems from controllable forces. It suggests readers learn to direct emotions toward healthier living and mentions an April Reader's Digest edition.
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