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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1959

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Missing Family To Remain In Reno To Solve Finances

A debt-ridden family from Silver Lake Minnesota was found in Reno Nevada by a finance company after fleeing several California towns. Earl Trust 30 his wife and five children plan to stay in Reno until bills are squared away. Reno Mayor Joe Gelhen said they will be welcomed back if they return.

Earl Zrust Silver Lake Minn Reno Nev Zrust California Nevada Earl Trust Sacramento San Luis Obispo Pismo Beach Loyalton Calif Joe Gehlen Trust Earl Minneapolis Trustex

Anti-Union Bill Advances in North Carolina

The House Manufacturing and Labor Committee approved a diluted anti union membership bill for government workers by voice vote amid debate. The proposal originally by Rep. Frank Snepp would restrict all state and local workers. the bill also includes provisions on wage increases for teachers and state employees and radiation health regulations with a 35 member atomic energy advisory panel.

Raleigh House Manufacturing and Labor Committee Frank Snepp Mecklenburg Senate C. V. Henkel Iredell House State Health Department Advisory Atomic Energy Ed Wilson Caswell House Manufacturing and Labor Charlotte Malcolm Seawell

Truman’s 75th Birthday Reflected By Surprising Newsmen

Former President Harry S. Truman turns 75 with a surprise birthday cake in New York. He wishes peace and happiness for all Americans and asks for “another boy in Margaret’s family.” He mentions his daughter’s pregnancy and reflects on mistakes and remedies as he greets reporters and heads to breakfast.

New York Harry S. Truman United States Truman

Million Dollar Burglary Foiled at Roebling Suite Hotel Hilbrecht

Police shadowed thieves who looted nearly one million dollars in gems and furs from banker socialite Mrs Mary G Roeblings hotel Roebling suite in Trenton New Jersey Detectives arrested two inside the hotel elevator and a third outside in a getaway car The loot included a $1000000 necklace and a $140000 emerald necklace among other gems and furs New York officers had tailed the gang since February 2 and followed them to New Jersey

Trenton N.J Mary G. Roebling New York Edward R. Murrow Brooklyn

Eisenhower Threatens Summit Over Berlin Crisis

President Eisenhower warns he will refuse to attend a summit if the Soviets hand East Berlin to East German Communists. He demands concrete gains in Berlin and German issues before any high level talks, as Herter plans pre conference strategy with Britain and France. The allied ministers debate seating in Geneva amid pressure for a summit.

Washington Eisenhower East Berlin Carmann Avant Ige Geneva Christian A. Herter Herter la Round Table Berlin Benough Russia Nikita Khrushchev America

British Execution Protested

London AP report on Ronald Marwood a 25 year old killer hanged at Pentonville Prison while about 1000 Britons gathered outside in protest and inside rioting prisoners demanded the hanging be halted. The crowd carried placards and the condemned man's young wife Rosalie awaited near the prison as a petition for clemency neared 10 000 signatures.

London Ronald Marood Pentonville Britain Marwood Ronald Henry Marwood Central Criminal Court Rosalie Richard Butler Eliza

Quarles Dies at 64 in Washington Defense Official

Deputy Secretary of Defense Donald A. Quarles died unexpectedly at his home in Washington. He was 64 and had recently attended a dinner. his body was found after a chauffeur could not wake him. President Eisenhower ordered federal buildings to half staff as he expressed shock and sympathy to Mrs. Quarles and family. Quarles, a longtime civilian leader at the Pentagon, had been acting chief during secretary absences and was tied to successor speculation.

Washington Defense Donald A. Quarles Pentagon Quarles Wilfred J. McNeil James Forrestal Fred Seaton Interior Eisenhower

Steel negotiators pause as talks delve into issues

In New York the steel industry and union negotiators recess weeklong preliminary talks to digest arguments. Both sides seek federal investigations into tactics amid posturing and mutual accusations of profit pooling and lockouts. Cooper and McDonald expect more progress before June 30.

New York Cooper

Administration Seeks Another Postal Rate Hike

Washington AP report states the Eisenhower administration asks Congress for a one cent rise in first class and airmail postage. If approved, rates would go to 5 cents for letters and 8 cents for airmail with Postmaster General Summerfield estimating about 355 million dollars in annual revenue. The budget notes the Postal Office Department faces over 500 million dollars in annual operating deficit. President Eisenhower signaled higher rates to aid balance in his January budget message.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Arthur E. Summerfield Poo Fi‘senhower

Governor orders state patrol recall and possible National Guard aid

Gov. Hodges announced state highway patrols will be moved from Henderson this weekend and that National Guard units could be ordered into Henderson and Vance County if violence continues. He noted the adjutant general’s office has alerted a unit, possibly a Greensbor o military police company, and said officials and union leaders were informed. He stressed responsibility lies with locals who break the law and warned against rock throwing, gunfire, or dynamite use.

Raleigh Hodges Henderson Vance County Adjutant General's Office Greensboro Harriet- Henderson National Guard

Guardsmen Ready for Duty in Henderson Crisis

Raleigh AP Adj. Gen. Ca pus Waynick said steps are ready to deploy National Guard troops to Henderson if needed. He cautioned that actual use remains speculative, noting preliminary instructions to possible MP strike duty and consideration of moving the State Highway Patrol.

Raleigh Adj Capus Waynick National Guard Henderson

Rising Prosperity Outlook Seen By Major Industrialists

An unofficial forecast for the next 12 months predicts continued recovery with a possible steel strike risk and auto industry competition in the small car field. About 100 business leaders meeting with Secretary Strauss hear that national output may exceed 475 billion dollars this year, though executives warn the outlook is uncertain due to export shrinkage and unemployment.

Hot Springs Commerce BAC Strauss Washington Senate Commerce Committee

Coast rescue by student amid shark attack tragedy

Two 18 year old San Francisco State College students Shirley O Neill and Albert Kogler were swimming off Baker Beach when a shark attacked. O Neill swam 50 yards to aid Kogler, pulling him ashore as he died later at Letterman Army Hospital.

San Francisco Pacific Ocean Albert Kogler Shirley O'Neill Baker Beach Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco State College Kogler Letterman Army Hospital Miss O'Neill Albert

Four Plead Innocent To Reported Incident

Four white men charged with raping a Black college girl pleaded innocent at arraignment in Tallahassee. A crowd cried out as the pleas were entered, and the trial was set for May 27 despite defense objections. Sheriff Joyce had said all four confessed.

Tallahassee Fila Bill Joyce Harry Michaels W. May Walker

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