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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1962
Page
8
Norfolk weather officials warn the North Fork of the Elk horn rose rapidly overnight, threatening West Point with flooding as water may pour into the Elkhorn later today. Forecasters expect the ice jam above West Point could break by Tuesday, prompting fears of boats on Main Street if the surge continues.
An Elkhorn River ice jam above West Point Nebraska acts like a cork in a bottle threatening floodwaters. Since Saturday the town of 3000 has braced for a surge as more than 75 families flee. National Guardsmen patrolled inundated areas as civil defense units report about a third of the town under water.
Reported fighting in Oran and Algiers as settlers and secret army units clash with French forces. Deaths total 20 with 68 wounded across Algeria amid cease fire tensions. Fouchet warns settlers of consequences while De Gaulle recalls ambassador over Moscow recognition. France retains sovereignty until a self determination vote.
According to The Associated Press, two long running twistathons in South Carolina ended unexpectedly. In Columbia WCOS hosted a 50 plus hour contest for couples, with Judy Moore and Steve Rucker and Debbie Adcock and James Edmunds left as finalists. In Spartanburg a 13 year old was hospitalized after an overdose and the event was halted. the case referred to a Children's Court.
President Kennedy prayed with parishioners at the Sacred Heart church in Palm Desert, recalling earlier efforts by the pastor to remove telephone poles and wires in front of the church. He noted that after his meeting with the congregation the poles and wires were finally taken down, ending years of persuasion.
Modern airliners require wing surface to support 75 to 120 pounds per square foot in flight. Engineers factor such loads into wing design to ensure structural integrity under high lift and turbulence conditions.
President Kennedy flies from California to Andrews Air Force Base Maryland after a 4 hour 22 minute trip. He travels with brother and attorney general Robert F Kennedy and heads to Washington by helicopter. He had spent Sunday at Bing Crosby's Palm Springs ranch and swam in Crosbys heated pool before attending Sacred Heart Church service.
Saskatchewan's socialist government pushes a compulsory medical care plan set to start soon, despite strong resistance from doctors led by Dr. H. D. Dalgleish. Officials say reforms will not repeal the act and costs are projected at 21 million dollars in year one with new premiums and tax measures.
Hollywood AP report says Martha Raye was found unconscious on Malibu beach, revived by fire rescue, and transported to hospitals. Dr. Morris Katz cited exhaustion from walking sand. she is in good condition and to stay 1–2 days. Raye, 46, has six former husbands and a daughter Melodye Condos.
Secretary of Commerce Hodges urged U S exporters to consider a ship outfitted with American products for a goodwill world tour described as a floating trade fair. Speaking at UNC export workshop he cited foreign markets for North Carolina manufacturers and recommended reserving 10 percent of production for overseas sales. His remarks came during a Rotary District 773 event in Fayetteville.
In Beaufort South Carolina James F Byrnes former secretary of state denounced the United Nations as not what it was intended to be due to Afro Asian dominance. He urged against the 200 million bond issue for the Congo war and criticized continued heavy U S foreign aid. He credited the UN mainly as a debate forum clarifying international issues.
The proposal would add an extra 3.5 million dollars atop current provincial medical care spending, highlighting incremental funding needs.
Two gunmen stopped an armored truck from Guy Marvin Inc. and seized about $88,269 in Jacksonville. Guard Edgar Strickland and driver C. D. Griswold were restrained as the loot moved to a waiting car. Strickland later freed himself and alerted police. The FBI pursued two leads as investigators described the assailants.
North Carolina College students were admitted to six white Durham churches on Sunday as part of a Religious Emphasis Week project organized by Quinton Baker. Three Baptist churches denied access. The accepting churches included Duke Memorial Methodist Temple Baptist Trinity Avenue Methodist St Philips Episcopal First Presbyterian and Epworth Methodist. Some invited the students to return.
Los Angeles AP Billy Gray 24, on suspicion of drunken driving and marijuana possession, is free on 2625 bail. The actor who plays the young son on Father Knows Best was arrested Sunday in Beverly Hills and is to appear in municipal court Wednesday. Deputies said the car was driven erratically and a plastic bag with marijuana appeared in the vehicle. Gray denied using marijuana.
In Orlando, veterinarian L Richard Baldwin reported Lady a 3 year old blue tick hunting dog gave birth to three puppies five weeks after a previous nine pup litter. He said such occurrences are rare and the last three were born Saturday.
Bread slices are trimmed and cut into three pieces. Each piece is spread with mayonnaise and paprika then topped with a sardine. Arrange carefully on a serving tray for display.
Central Appliance Co offers a deal on a home freezer or refrigerator freezer combo. Located at 5138 Main St, phone 88 87117, the promotion invites customers to buy now under the purchase program.
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