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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1958
Page
2
Vice President Nixon wins far more cheers than boos as Eisenhower's goodwill ambassador across 108000 miles in 52 countries. His Peru reception stands as the only serious incident amid a globe trotting mission.
The Eisenhower administration weighs Nixon's planned European goodwill tour in light of rowdy Latin American demonstrations. Senators Mansfield and Aiken warn against hostile receptions while Cooper cites broader grievances. Nixon's crowd contact style aims to show American courage and diplomacy, despite security concerns.
The Associated Press reports mild conditions across the United States with ample sunshine in the mid continent and 80s in the Midwest. Light rain occurred in portions of southern Indiana Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Louisiana and scattered showers spread through eastern Kentucky western Virginia upstate New York north Texas southwestern Arizona and northwest Washington. Coolest readings stayed in the 50s across New England and the Northwest coast.
Federal Reserve figures show 11 NC cities issuing $13.35 million in April 1958 building permits with most cities posting gains from April 1957 and stronger four month totals. Asheville Charlotte Durham Greensboro High Point Rocky Mount Wilson list gains while Gastonia Winston-Salem fall short.
Evangelist Graham fills Cow Palace with over 23 000 on opening day and 200 000 from 13 services as crowds surge across the San Francisco area. More than 6 000 aisle marchers choose decisions. budget gaps persist with 90 000 short of 431 000 goal and TV telecasts costing 360 000.
Bamberg South Carolina three children Pearl ine Dickerson eleven Willie Edward Dickerson nine and Willie Lee Brown ten drowned while on a fishing trip near Bamberg. A sunken rowboat and a nearby fishing pole hinted at the tragedy as divers retrieved the bodies with help from Fire Chief J W Hand. Parents were present when the bodies arrived ashore.
The Michigan State Police in East Lansing houses about 4,000,000 catalogued prints, the largest fingerprint file outside the FBI, highlighting the agency’s extensive catalog.
The High Point Jaycees hold their second paper drive today as part of Clean-Up Paint-Up Fix-Up Week. Scrap paper must be tied securely and left at the curb before 1 p.m. If rain comes, the event may be postponed.
In Thomasville Recorder's Court two teens were acquitted of larceny and receiving linked to the theft of two auto fender skirts valued at $20 from a car parked near Amazon Cotton Mill. William Hall and David Jarrett faced related charges. both cases ended in acquittal or dismissal.
Secretary of Commerce Weeks cited a 3 to 1 opposition from business advisers to a quick tax cut as recession remedy. A BAC sampling showed broad support for a five year extension of reciprocal trade, with opposition in Congress. Weeks, Bechtel and others noted majority favor extending the trade act beyond June 30 while some BAC members oppose the current form. House leaders reportedly favor a three year extension with modifications.
Britannica notes metal armor for ships existed only by mid-19th century as early artillery failed to pierce heavy oak hulls.
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