29 Mar 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1957
Page
1
The United States plans to send a reply to Egypt within days regarding Suez toll proposals. Officials privately study the plan, with mixed views on acceptance while seeking a neutral body to hold half the tolls until a canal settlement is reached.
The piece reflects on God writing weather messages in the sky and warns that human attempts to predict or alter those signs fail. It emphasizes prayer and spiritual contact with the Spirit as the true path to understanding, above earthly omens.
The Labor and Department of Health, Education and Welfare faced a long hearing with broad cuts. The House trimmed 1.327 million from funds recommended by the Appropriations Committee for the Food and Drug Administration which had sought 9.3 million.
A bill introduced in Raleigh would alter the voter registration law by creating an appeal path from registrar rejection to the county board of elections and then to state courts. It also curbs registrar discretion on literacy test pass judgment and sets notice and hearing steps for appeals.
Iranian authorities believe a 35 year old American woman may be hiding in a remote desert mountain cave after a kidnap by a bandit gang. Army men say the gang plans to smuggle her to the coast and onward to Arabia or Pakistan. The only trace found is a paper trail pointing to Carroll.
Dr John Bodkin Adams faces murder allegations over Edith Morrell 81, with Dothwaite insisting eyes on intent to end her life during her final five days. Immune to drugs claim referenced as part of testimony on sedatives used.
AFL CIO Executive Council suspends Teamsters President Dave Beck effective immediately amid charges of bringing the labor movement into disrepute and questions about Teamster funds. Beck argues Fifth Amendment rights while Senate hearings loom. The action signals a tough stance as the federation pledges to cooperate with investigations.
Government committee delayed action on a bill to separate the Prisons Department from the highway fund risking federal aid issues. Budget plans allocate 17 million highway dollars to prisons and four million from the general fund, with moves to shift funds back debated as lawmakers seek Wash ington guidance. Rep. Whitley warned against severing the prisons from the highway fund calling it the goose that lays the golden egg.
Detroit reports the first statewide election since the presidential balloting with seven partisan posts and three nonpartisan judgeships on the ballot. All partisan seats are currently held by Republicans including highway commissioner and state superintendent of public instruction, plus two UM Board of Regents members, two State Board of Agriculture members, and one State Board of Education member.
Clayton New Mexico banker F H Chilcote president of the Farmers & Stockmen Bank says he will cut interest rates and loan about 100000 dollars to ranchers who lost cattle in a northeast New Mexico blizzard. His jeep trek through 80 mph winds with Fr dean Reeves lasted about 24 hours as they searched for cattle. They faced frostbite and near death but plan to help neighbors with a square deal and support their recovery.
President Eisenhower proposes that a cabinet majority decide if the president is temporarily disabled so the vice president may act. Critics oppose a constitutional amendment, while some favor using a simple law. The discussions follow Eisenhower's illnesses since 1955 and aim to resolve gaps in the 1951 constitution.
James R. Hoffa and Hyman Fischbach faced charges of attempting to obtain secrets of Senate rackets. Both pleaded not guilty before U.S. District Judge Richmond B. Keech. Trial date set for January 27 with bond considerations and motions pending.
North Carolina House Roads Committee endorsed a driver education bill requiring safety courses in all high schools and a $1 car tag tax. The measure, supported by Gov Hodges and the Traffic Safety Council, proceeds to the Finance Committee with no opposition voiced. Rep Tom White cited broad public support and potential insurance savings through trained drivers.
Wilmington hosts the tenth Azalea Festival with perfect weather and crowds of visitors expected through Sunday. Queen Azalea X Kathryn Grayson opens ten color-rich gardens and the Cottage Lane art exhibit, while Navy and Coast Guard ships visit the harbor. The day ends with Duke Ambassadors concert and a Wrightsville Beach teen festival ball as celebs arrive.
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