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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
8
Carl Ethan Akeley, renowned taxidermist who pioneered natural setting mounts, is buried on Mount Mikeno in Africa.
Farmers harvest bananas while green to prevent skin rupture and insect invasion that would spoil the fruit. The method aims to preserve yield and quality by avoiding natural ripening on the tree.
Senate proposal by Sen. Robert Cowen would create nine more solicitorial districts bringing total to thirty and raise annual salaries from 71750 to 7500 with 150 extra per week over 30 weeks plus 50 expenses per excess week. Also summaries of other legislative actions and a sovereignty resolution to Congress.
The U S Navy reports the aircraft carrier Saratoga has enough power to drive more than 100 general locomotives at full output, illustrating the ship s substantial propulsion capacity and engineering scale.
Chicago report notes Dr. Edward L. Bortz former AMA president predicts future humans may live 125 to 150 years as medical science removes aging barriers. He urges vigorous health research and criticizes shunning the aged while advocating a radical new view of aging and social roles. Separately an infra red unit to kill dry wood pests was tested by a UC scientist.
Los Angeles grand jury opens criminal libel inquiry with Liberace and Maureen O Hara as voluntary anticipated witnesses. About 20 witnesses are subpoenaed though prosecutors say no Hollywood stars are among them. Attorney General Edmund Brown explains a photo of the magazine’s California edition was rejected as a settlement offer and the libel laws will be pursued.
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