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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1961

Page

2

Stock Market Mixed as Memorial Day Weekend Approaches

New York stocks moved unevenly in moderate trading as the AP average dipped .20 to 248.10 at noon while the Dow rose .20 to 690.36. Du Pont GM and AT and T were steadier after a bruising week. Texaco gained over 2 points and IBM jumped 4. Bonds were mixed with some U.S. government issues falling.

NEW York Associated Press du Pont General Motors American Telephone Texaco Ford At&t U.S

Plowshares Dented Amid Auto Alert But Details Sketchy

From page 1 A alert for the cars and started blocking off highways in the vi.

Two Women Bodies Found After Nightspot Party

Patrolmen George Beck and Jerry Meakins found the bodies during a search. Police linked the victims to a party at a popular nightspot Thursday night. James, 23, a Columbia University student, was unaware of his mother’s kidnapping. Ewell flying home today, were told by police. Friends and colleagues provided background on Mor ris and Mack, with mentions of Eleonor Sample and other relatives in Hampton and Columbia.

George Beck Jerry Meakins Morris Mack Charlotte N. C Ewell Eleanor Sample Hampton S. C J. L. Sample Wilmot Riley Columbia, S. C

Kennedy urged tax deductible donations in tractor exchange debate

In Miami 10 Cuban prisoners awaiting return to Cuba after a 10 day parole granted by Fidel Castro debated the exchange. James Hagerty warned the move risks a dangerous precedent and possible ransom culture. Senators Capehart and Dorn filed non binding resolutions, while President Kennedy supports tax deductibility of donations.

Walter P. Reuther Milton Eisenhower Johns Hopkins University Dwight D. Eisenhower Miami Fla Cuba Fidel Castro Hagerty Capehart Senate William Jennings Bryan Dorn D.C Kennedy

Truck Smashes Signal Light at Prospect and Highland

A tractor trailer traveling south on Prospect Street yesterday ripped a traffic light from its cab after surpassing legal height limits. Police listed damage at 177.50 dollars. Driver Bobby Landon Pruitt, 29, Freeman Mill Road, was cited for driving an overloaded truck and ordered to appear in court.

Prospect Street Highland Road Prospect Bobby Landon Pruitt Freeman Mill Road

Moon mission debate in early space program talks

Dr George M Low of NASA outlined the cost and rationale for manned spaceflight at a Tulsa conference co sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. He recalled Alan Shepard's 1961 suborbital flight and noted a world orbit mission could come this year with Atlas booster.

George M. Low National Aeronautics and Space Administration Tulsa Chamber of Commerce U.S Alan B. Shepard Jr Atlantic Dr. Low Atlas

Dow Jones Averages Reported Near Noon

The bulletin lists Dow Jones industrials at about 689.6 to 690.16 with 20 stocks at 145.56 and 15 utilities and 30 stocks around 2300 level. Volume figures show 1.33 million and 3.76 million shares traded.

Bache & Bee A.m

Cub Scouts Award Night at First Methodist Church

Cub Scout Pack No. 55 held a meeting at the Assembly Hall of First Methodist Church. Cubmaster Arnold Voelker distributed awards to Dixon Gray Wolf pin, Mike Barger denner, Dennis Vaughn assistant denner, David Hauser Bear, Fred Newton assistant denner, Ray Crawford Lion, Ken Litton Lion, John Bullard Wolf, David Wall Silver Arrow, Michael Jacobson Lion, Don Craver Wolf, Mike Payne Wolf and assistant denner, Bruce Gray Wolf, Danny Leonard denner. Den No 3 presented a skit and Den No 1 was named Honor Den of the Month.

First Methodist Church Arnold Voelker Dixon Gray Mike Barger Denner Dennis Vaughn David Hauser Bear Fred Newton Ray Crawford Lion Ken Litton Silver Arrow John Bullard Wolf David Wall Michael Jacobson Don Craver Mike Payne Bruce Gray Danny Leonard

Fear of the Future Parries Present Arm in Panic

A short aphorism notes that living in dread of what comes next leads to missteps now, urging steadiness and focus on immediate tasks amid uncertainty. The line emphasizes caution against constant forecasting anxiety.

Stamp Club Exhibit At High Point Chamber Tomorrow

The Piedmont Stamp Club will host a stamp exhibit at the High Point Chamber of Commerce located at 329 N Main St from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit rules are set by W R Peters Jack Van Anda and C Delk Smith with entries open to any collector up to two frames each. Ribbons will be given for top frames in each category and visitors will name the best frame.

Piedmont Stamp Club High Point Chamber of Commerce N. Main St W. R. Peters Jack van Anda C. Delk Smith

Partners in death close 54 year Tulsa insurance firm

Two Tulsa insurance men in a 54 year partnership died within a month of each other. A. L. Farmer died at 85, Abraham E. Duran died at age not specified in the fragment.

Tulsa, Okla Tulsa A. L. Farmer Abraham E. Duran

Booze Charge Filed By Cops

Meredith Streetman was arrested on a prohibition violation. Willie Hinton, 38, faced a charge for possessing 3 1 2 pints of nontax paid liquor for sale and posted a $300 bond pending Municipal Court trial on June 19. Claude H. Brown, 63, Morgan Street, charged with reckless driving after an accident at Hoskins and Gordon, bond $100 posted for trial June 21.

Meredith Willie Hinton Hinton Claude H. Brown Morgan Street Hoskins Gordon Streets

Gibbon Apes Become Parents At Fort Worth Zoo

In Fort Worth Texas two gibbon apes named Jack and Jackie became parents to a baby. The keepers are barred from approaching the infant so its sex remains unknown. It is a rare birth for captive gibbons.

Fort Worth Tex Jack Jackie

Air Force Lt Col Brown outlines peace role at Jaycees meeting

High Point Jaycees heard Air Force Lt Col Robert G. Brown describe the service as a deterrent force and note its peaceful uses. He recalled the 1948 Berlin Airlift and highlighted weather forecasting and the Tiros satellite. State director Russ Blackburn spoke on Asheville convention activities. Fred Swartzberg was elected state president. 53 soap box derby entrants were announced and scrap paper expected to yield $330 profit.

Robert G. Brown High Point Junior Chamber of Commerce Air Force Berlin Brown Tiros Jaycee Russ Blackburn Asheville Fred Swartzberg High Point Jack Flynn The Jaycees Mark Hamilton Lester Zimmerman Leon Smith E. D. Miller Bob Thacker Graham Morgan Ray Meadows J. V. Morgan Mike Morgan

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