12 May 1957
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1957
Page
1
Washington May 11 The United States seeks to get Soviet Russia to accept a pilot arms reduction and inspection plan in a limited test area. Authorities ruled out creating a neutral demilitarized zone in central Europe and discussed a small arms control zone near main defensive positions.
A flash flood near Del Rio on the Texas border drowned a woman as cloudbursts drenched southwest Texas. Overnight rains reached up to seven inches in Langtry with 2 to 4.5 inches elsewhere from Abilene to Meridan, forcing high water and closing the International Bridge at Del Rio.
Senator William F. Knowland attacked proposals to trade with or supply Communist nations. Speaking to American Legionnaires on its 38th anniversary, the California Republican warned the United States and its allies against a wider opening of trade with the Communist world, calling it a crisis in its economic and political life. The speech raised questions about aid to Poland and Yugoslavia and the fate of enslaved peoples.
Secretary Mitchell said employment may rise to about 68 million this summer due to sustained economic strength and seasonal gains in agriculture and construction. He noted last month's total at 64.261 million after a 400 thousand increase and urged graduates to seek both full and temporary work while acknowledging regional variation in job prospects. Farm work offers the most opportunities with roughly 700,000 seasonal hires expected.
Sen. Bridges of New Hampshire, head of the Senate Republican Policy Committee, said on May 11 that administration concessions have sealed a two billion dollar effect from the budget. Agencies agreed not to press for restoring 546 million dollars in House cuts to their new money proposals.
The Internal Revenue Service asks sugar suppliers to refuse sales to suspected moonshiners and large or unknown buyers. The plan, tested in New York and New Jersey, targets illicit distilling mainly in the South where most violations occur. Suppliers may face conspiracy charges for noncompliance.
Secretary of Defense Charles E. Wilson opposed attempts to cut defense spending by any group. He argued the world threats persist, noting past carry-overs and unintended deficits, while praising a healthy economy and the third balanced budget.
Washington reports early October for a royal visit by Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The trip to last about ten days with plans for multiple cities, including Jamestown, Virginia, tied to the 350th anniversary celebration.
Evangelist Billy Graham arrives in New York to lead an 18 000 seat crusade at Madison Square Garden from Wednesday through June. He says he has no new ideas and will rely on God to work through him as he aims to reach the unchurched and spur revivals across the city. He met with President Eisenhower who expressed interest in the campaign.
London reports Prime Minister Macmillan will announce next week that British shipowners may use the Suez Canal again under Egypt's terms. A faction of 32 Conservative MPs known as Suez rebels oppose concessions to Nasser and warn of party splits if Britain backs down.
Senator Kennedy said the Democrats have a good chance to win 13 of 21 Republican Senate seats next year and to sweep both houses and gain a clear House majority for the first time since 1938. He spoke in Boston on May 11.
Sen. McClellan said Teamsters president Dave Beck may violate federal mail fraud law over an $80,000 widow’s fund. He accused Beck of breach of trust and benefiting himself and friends, while noting Beck is already indicted for 1950 income tax evasion and will be recalled for further testimony.
Postmaster General Summerfield warned that mail fraud by fake medical cures has reached record levels. He said inspectors have prepared cases totaling millions of dollars this year, with 46 fraud orders issued in the last year and 106 parties targeted. He noted frauds persist despite genuine medical advances.
Berlin reports that 122 third year veterinary students at Humboldt University demanded loyalty oaths or face expulsion. The group described as the week’s biggest open strike against the regime, with students temporarily removed from rolls amid anti Communist agitation.
The article reports Red China admitting unemployment and food shortages after floods drought and typhoon Wanda. It notes mass migration to cities, poor industrial planning, and two inner conflicts: acceptance of socialism by former capitalists and friction between cadres and bureaucrats. Mao orders peasants to boost production and party members to work in fields as relief measures begin.
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