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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1963
Page
2
New York stocks rose on light trading as rails led gains after a three man presidential panel outlined gradual fireman removals from freight and yard trains. Tobacco shares climbed moderately while nonferrous metals held firm and bonds edged higher in cautious trading.
A guide to unofficial securities ranges from the National Association of Securities Dealers and other sources. It shows bid and asked prices as approximate ranges at the time of compilation on May 14 1963. Origin of quotations available upon request.
An OAS peace mission arrived in the Dominican Republic to inspect the Haiti crisis as Dominican troops pull back from the border. Duvalier seeks a second term amid threats of assassination by Wednesday, with Barbot blamed for planned violence and refugees fleeing Port au Prince.
In Nashville white and Black groups clashed as demonstrators approached two segregated restaurants. Rocks and glass flew as the march advanced to the city jail. Police used shotguns to disperse the crowds and the marchers retreated to a church staging area amid more attacks.
NEW YORK AP Cotton futures opened steady to 40 cents a bale lower than the previous close as trading began.
Moscow sources report a Soviet Communist party meeting on ideological issues scheduled for May 28 has been postponed to June 18 to coincide with the proposed visit of a Chinese Communist delegation to Moscow.
State lawmakers wrapped up a 1963 session with a cross country rail journey to Asheville. A 24 car Southern Railway train carried officials and guests, marking a historic westward ascent near Asheveille. A new bill revived abolishing capital punishment and a 100 million bond referendum for school construction were discussed.
In Birmingham amid rioting and bombings, Jackie Robinson Floyd Patterson urge end to segregation while King calls for nonviolence. Police and FBI probe attacks as Army generals and Justice Dept set up a joint command. Mayor Boutwell asks Kennedy to reconsider federal troop action.
President Kennedy ordered federal troops into Alabama under a post Civil War law while Governor George Wallace contends the move violates Article IV. The law allows federal use of troops to protect constitutional rights when a state endangers citizens. Wallace hints at taking the issue to federal courts as DOJ officials defend the president’s authority under the Constitution.
T Edgar White of 2120 Chambwood Dr Charlotte died in a Charlotte hospital after an extended illness. He is survived by his wife Pauline Swicegood of Thomasville, one son Tommy White of Charlotte, and five grandchildren. Funeral is 11 am Wednesday at Myers Park Presbyterian Church. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery, body at Harry and Bryant Funeral Home until service.
Tildon Howard Wilson 63 of Lexington died yesterday in a local hospital after an illness of one week. He was born in Davidson County. Survived by three brothers Henry P David B and Claude Wilson and three sisters Mrs Ralph Boyd Mrs Grady Couch and Mrs Everette Byerly, all of Lexington. Funeral 4 p.m. Wednesday at Clarksbury Methodist Church conducted by Rev Jack Langley. Burial in church cemetery.
Mrs Hattie Cox Brown 75 of Asheboro died in a local hospital. Survivors include her husband W W Brown two sons Delton and Woodfin Cox and several in laws and stepchildren. Funeral was set for 2 30 p m Tuesday at Holly Springs Friends Meeting with burial in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Julie Hedrick Fritts, 85, of Rt. 2 Lexington, died yesterday at her home. Born in Davidson County she was a charter member of Memorial United Church of Christ. Survived by husband Charlie Fritts Sr. four sons and five daughters with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Deep River Community 4-H Club was presented its charter by Bob Brisson and Jane Hill at its May meeting. Howard Wilson presided, and the group planned a 4-H Sunday in June at Deep River Friends Meeting with committee members named.
Dr William Lazaruk chairman of the High Point College Biology Department has been awarded a National Science Foundation grant for independent summer work He will conduct study and research at Duke University Marine Laboratories Beaufort in physical and chemical oceanography marine fauna physiology ecology and flora He has taught at High Point College since 1961.
Wes Stallings 84 of Lenoir died Sunday morning in a Lenoir Hospital after a long illness. He retired after 45 years with Kent Coffey Manufacturing Co. Survived by three sons Earl Adrian Stallings of Lenoir and Marshall Stallings of Durham, a stepdaughter Mare Belle Doughton of Thomasville, two stepsons Virgil and Theodore Fleming of Lenoir, two half sisters G W Hanes and C F Angley of Lenoir, a half brother Robert Stallings of Lenoir. Funeral was held Monday afternoon at College Avenue Baptist Church with burial at Blue Ridge Memorial Park.
Mrs. Rachel Eddinger Guyer, 49, wife of Ralph D. Guyer of 1106 Bridges Drive, died after a heart attack. Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday in Sechrest Chapel with Rev. Neil J. Armstrong and Rev. Kenneth D. Crouse officiating. Burial followed at Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers included Elmo Cassell, Casey Powers, Allen W. Morris, Hague C. Bowman, Newell Black, Paul J. Carroll, Earl Chevis, and Dr. C. F. Eddinger.
Dewey Hardin 64 of 2400 Battleground Ave died Sunday after being born November 3, 1898 in Randolph County to Thomas D. and Etta Prevost Hardin. A Greensboro resident, he was a salesman for Ingrams Motors before starting his own business and was a Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church member. He leaves wife Virginia Lane, two sons Fred C. and Thomas D., daughter Alice H. Fast, three brothers Braxton R. G. and George, one sister Ella Hamilton, and four grandchildren. Funeral 4 p.m. today at Hanes-Lineberry Chapel officiated by Rev. Marion Workman. burial Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church cemetery.
The 275 horsepower unit fuel line was repaired and a new supply installed taking two hours nine minutes. Astronaut Cooper rejoined the countdown in good condition while his wife and daughters waited at home in Houston. A second issue, an umbilical cord disconnect, delayed power to the capsule for about 15 minutes as Mercury Control sought to resume lift off. The service tower failure marked a rare setback for a major launch.
Deep River residents organized a new community development club last night at Deep River Friends Church. John Carroll Betty Williams and Larry Rayle aided the setup with officers Cecil Handy as chairman Jarvis Stephens as vice chairman Mrs Glen McKinney secretary Mrs Eugene Ward reporter Mrs Eva Willard program chairman Clifton Willard Edgar Stephens and Alton White as planners. A dairy queen sponsorship is planned as a first business matter at the next meeting on the second Monday in June at 8 p.m. at the Deep River Fire House.
President Kennedy warned he was not hopeful a test ban agreement with the Soviet Union could be reached. The AEC outlined three planned tests, two detonations and one chemical explosive with a radioactive tracer, intended as ground bursts for comparative data. Five low yield nuclear shots had been reported this year as the U.S. resumed Nevada tests in February after pause for talks, with the Soviet Union arguing it would fuel the arms race. Negotiations bogged down over inspection provisions after years of effort involving the United States Britain and Russia.
Charles Thomas Fulk, High Point College graduate, won a Reynolds Tobacco Co. scholarship to study in the Caribbean and Latin America this summer. He teaches at Robert B. Glenn Junior High School in Kernersville, Forsyth County, and resides in High Point. He is a 1961 High Point College BA holder with Wake Forest graduate work.
CAPE CANAVERAL Florida AP reports astronaut L Gordon Cooper Jr says religion matters in all he does and should not be needed more in space projects than in other undertakings even if he is not a regular churchgoer.
The statement argues there are no jobs already filled by firemen that must be abolished. It calls for a procedure to determine which positions require firemen to ensure safety and avoid overburdening remaining crew. The ongoing use of firemen on passenger trains is not the dispute.
The North Carolina Symphony Orchestra presented a concert in Aycock Auditorium Greensboro led by conductor Benjamin Swalin. The program featured Brahms Symphony No.4 in E minor and Faure Requiem with baritone Paul Hicksang and organist Mary Ida Hodge. Guest choirs from Guilford College High Point College and University of North Carolina Women’s College contributed to the performance. The orchestra showed vigor but uneven balance. the audience responded with enthusiastic applause. musically the concert was a complete success.
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