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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1956
Page
1
Representatives dealing in tobacco were called as witnesses to estimate the extent of use of processed tobacco. The hearing focused on the selling and buying habits of large cigarette manufacturers and the waste quality of certain grades.
The passage reflects on perceiving creation as a sign of a powerful designer. It urges readers to pause daily life and appreciate the colored evidence of a Creator more artistic and capable than any human group, seeing beauty in the natural world as a spiritual reminder.
Associated Press reports May Day parades and speeches in Tokyo and elsewhere mark the Labor Day observance. Japan crowds voiced peace and democracy, while Pope Pius XII urged workers to unite with the Church in service.
A 13 year old fired a rifle at a man and his wife near their home in Milford yesterday. The youths confrontation arose after the couple reportedly teased him about target shooting. Authorities investigated the incident and no further injuries were reported.
A North Carolina medical society member described a "serious disease" termed uniformity of human behavior. Dr James P Rousseau cited centralized power in unions, parties and factions as causes, warning it erodes individual life and risks chronic social ills if unopposed. More on page two A.
Unprecedented notices from several steel firms to terminate labor pacts with the United Steelworkers were received yesterday in Pittsburgh. The action signals a potential industry wide push toward a united front in upcoming talks and raises the prospect of an influential strike. A US Steel spokesman indicated technicalities limit immediate details and stressed the need for negotiations.
The Marine Corps disclosed Staff Sgt. Matthew McKeon was intoxicated when he allegedly told recruits that those who cannot swim would drown and led a night march into a South Carolina swamp. A court martial was prepared, with leadership changes and reforms ordered for recruit training at Parris Island and San Diego to enforce temperance and safety.
Senator Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky former vice president collapsed on the stage at Washington and Lee University during a Democratic National Convention address. He died of a heart attack attendant doctors said. Barkley, 77, planned to attend the Chicago convention but had indicated he would not seek the presidency. Funeral services were planned for Foundry Methodist Church in Lexington following his death.
Democrats pressed for an early House vote on the farm bill. The Rules Committee scheduled a meeting on Cooley’s request to clear debate. The Agriculture Committee had unanimously approved the measure, with Eisenhower voicing concerns about farm support and payment provisions for farmers and crop production.
Police chief Charles Barber said four boys stole a funeral wreath from a door and exchanged it for money at a nearby restaurant. The incident occurred at a funeral wreath hanging at a residence in Winooski.
Six delegates were anticipated at a convention led by North Carolina Funeral Supply Sales and Ken Davis as the elite president.
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