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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1962
Page
2
The New York stock market surged at noon on the fourth day of the five day week with major averages up. The industrials rose about 3.3 percent, rails 5 percent, and utilities 9 percent pushing the index near 222.2. Corporate bonds were mixed while government bonds changed.
Castros two hour speech shifted to Cuban policy and Soviet arms relief. He said the Soviet Union proposed that inspectors verify Gulf ships to ensure no arms were bound for Cuba and noted Washington had no immediate response. He cited Soviet backing and arms tech as key past support and thanked Moscow for aid before and during the Cuban regime.
Winfield Scott City and Fort Scott in Kansas are all named for Gen. Winfield Scott, a key figure in the Civil and Mexican Wars.
In Pittsburgh, Dr. Harry S. N. Greene testifies in a Liggett & Myers suit that statistics do not prove causation. He cites a burlesque audience example to argue that a statistical association between smoking and lung cancer does not imply that smoking causes cancer.
A car near Williamstown Road struck a hay wagon carrying ten pupils from Deptford Township High School. The impact killed a horse and injured at least twenty people as the car, driven by James J. Chase, skidded to a stop by the roadside.
An official frames options if Soviet activity in Cuba threatens U S security. He cites possible air strikes and a UN cease and desist idea while stressing that the United States would not pursue a surprise attack, reaffirming American traditions against a “miniature Pearl Harbor” scenario.
U S. officials note the U2 fleet faces vulnerability with one plane and pilot lost in Cuba. Maj Rudolf Anderson Jr. remains linked to the incident as antiaircraft bases in Cuba are detailed. Navy patrols monitor shipping lanes as a reconnaissance flight returns without incident.
The Duke Endowment trustees select Douglas Knight as next Duke University president. Knight, a Yale Phi Beta Kappa graduate who left Yale after 1937 to pursue law and English studies, is expected to begin in September 1963. Interim president Dr Hart, aged 68, nears retirement as resignation plans proceed.
Tass reports Mars 1 launched from a Nik spaceport and entered orbit with all systems normal. The mission aims to photograph Mars and relay data to Earth, testing life existence theories while solar batteries recharge built in units.
The report notes Moscow Radio broadcast withdrawal of missiles from Turkey and discusses Khrushchev letters, their political weight, and speculation that Khrushchev acted without full Soviet authority while jockeying for a Cuba Turkey arrangement.
The hydrogen filled airship Hindenburg burst into flames above Lakehurst Naval Air Station New Jersey ending its 1937 voyage from Germany. The catastrophe killed 35 people and left the dirigible burned and destroyed.
Roy Liles 44 a North Carolina native and national Boy Scout executive died shortly after midnight from injuries after a rear end collision on Ri 18 near New Brunswick New Jersey His wife Caroline in critical condition Liles longtime Scout official who joined in 1927 and served as deputy Scout executive for Region 6 later became national director of the educational division at BSA headquarters in New Brunswick His death closes a long career in Scouting with ties to Georgia Florida the Carolinas and Ohio.
Opening trade shows cotton futures up 20 cents from the previous close with quotes around 30.15 to 33.15 per bale and mixed movement across contracts across the day.
Halloween vandals opened about 40 fire hydrants in the Atlanta Springs area draining roughly 10 million gallons of water and creating a fire hazard. Water Works Manager Paul Weir said five night crews plus police and fire units spent Thursday night turning hydrants off.
New York AP reports Nielsen ratings release in mid October will reveal audience shifts among Virginian and Wag on Train rivals. ABC’s Virginian vies with Wag on Train as Roy Rogers and Dale Evans appear on an upcoming Bing Crosby show while Mary Martin plans NBC appearance.
CBS 64 99 p.m. features Ed Sullivan Show and a salute to Richard Rodgers. The Shadowed Affair airs on NEC 111 Greer segment.
Friday television capsule lists The Flintstones segment where Fred plans to skip his wife's birthday for a lodge visit unseen by others. Also on screen Rawhide and Route 6 feature, plus an International Showtime collage of European circus magic and ice acts. Mitch’s guest list closes the lineup.
At 9 30 P M a high telephone bill forces Eddie and Tommy to cancel their transatlantic segments. Emergencies trigger a temporary ban lift. Also Jack Paar features guest stars George Burns Peter Paul and Mary tonight.
11 30 P M two movie hour presents Bandido starring Robert Mitchum as an American soldier of fortune attempting to smuggle firearms into Mexico. A sports section item follows with football listings and scores.
Local listing shows programs from 3:00 to 11:15 with Loretta Yous Hunt Brinkly Dr Meltone Kia Kait Make Room Showtime Hollywees Sing Along Report Call Charli Uncle Looney Jack Pear Se Muckieberry News Grovene Sports and Tonight across slots including 3:00 4 4:58 6:08 9:30 11:15.
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