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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1966
Page
2
American Exchange reports a weak early session with mixed openings giving way to declines. Brokers note lack of buying incentives overall, while steel stocks rise moderately on continued strong demand signals.
A page I A ators publication summarizes a policy report calling for free early schooling for four year olds, stressing that disadvantaged children most need such help to develop independence and creativity in a modern society. It notes most programs are unaffordable, and that even well off families may face disadvantages at home.
A small earthquake estimated at four on the Richter scale shook Virginia early today, felt from Washington to Richmond and west to Charlottesville and east to Williamsburg. No major damage or injuries were reported, though hundreds called police and stations about furniture moving and houses shaking. Georgetown scientist Father Bernard McConnell called the tremor typical of small East Coast events, too minor to be recorded far away.
The mission outlines a second rendezvous with the ATDA after four dockings, with Gemini 9 shifting to a higher orbit using its orbital maneuvering system. Astronauts CERNAN and Stafford prepare for a 21 hour space walk and a simulated rescue, noting ATDA’s weaker attitude control thrusters may affect approach dynamics.
Quotations compiled by the NASD at about 10 20 aim today list representative interdealer prices. Ask prices are adjusted upward to reflect added costs and do not include retail markdowns or commissions. The text notes adjustments for those with various parental and physical handicaps in a separate context.
The Associated Press reports a shocking rise in highway deaths during a three-day Memorial Day period. By Monday midnight 519 lives were lost on U.S. roads since Friday 6 p.m. Local weather and heavy travel contributed to the toll, with California recording the most fatalities and a fatal single crash in Somerset Kentucky. The record compares with 474 the previous year and 525 in 1963 for longer weekends.
A Navy lookout assigned to a top secret area collected sensitive material and tried to sell it to the Soviets. The service tightened global security and cited a recently disclosed weakness in access controls. The notice, signed by Rear Adm. Rufus L. Taylor, outlines how a watch stander and repairman gained top secret access without proper clearance and sought monetary gain.
About 30 students mostly foreigners protested U S policies by pelt ing the U S Embassy with bricks ink bottles and potatoes in a five minute hit and run. One car and several embassy windows were damaged with no injuries to U S personnel reported. Ambassador Gronouski planned to seek Polish government action and damages are pegged at several hundred dollars.
Forecast for North Carolina and South Carolina with clouds and showers near coasts. Cooler nights in the mountains with 40s. coastal highs around 80. Wednesday showers end along the north coast with fair to partly cloudy skies and little temperature change. vermeld partial data in South Carolina with cool night and upper 40s mountains, near 60 coastal.
New York AP reports cotton futures opened with no actual trades registered as of Wednesday. Market conditions were fair to partly cloudy and mild overall.
Phil Ellis 48 longtime broadcaster and former Traffic Safety Council director died at 10 20 am in Durham Veterans Hospital He was news director at WIVD and had served in public safety and broadcasting roles Ellis fathered five children and resided in Holly Springs Funeral plans incomplete Governor Moore marked the loss of a prominent NC leader and mentor The NC Association of Broadcasters praised his safety work and collegial nature
Washington AP report notes White House declined to confirm or deny Newsweek claim that North Vietnam sought peace talks through Romania. Press secretary Moyers said no comment unless an offer materializes, while officials consider any potential proposal. Johnson convened senior aides for discussion on Vietnam policy.
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