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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1955

Page

8

Fruit Market Prices Drift on Eastern Belt

The Department of Agriculture reports steady leaf price background with Greer ville market and Wilcon market listing dates in late November. Market activity on the Middle Belt shows light volume with several grades trading near $1 to $2, while average tonnage and pounds indicate a minor drop. Gross sales reach 4,075,714 pounds Tuesday, averaging $36.69 per unit, reflecting a $1.76 decline.

Gene Hew Wilcon Sanford Energes Ienaneny

Former Police Chief Granted New Trial in Death Case

A former police chief from Franklinton and Mount Olive, sentenced to death for killing his mother in law, has been granted a new trial by the State due to a judge's error in the charge. The outcome could change if the jury recommends life imprisonment for a second degree conviction, as such a sentence would become automatic. Carter admitted killing Mrs Jane Etheridge.

Raleigh Franklinton Mount Olive Claweon L. Williams Carter Mra Janie Etheridge

Report Expected On Accident Involving Mental Patients

Chapel Hill N C The State Central plans to report on an October 18 truck crash at the State Hospital for Negroes in Goldsboro that injured seven women. The incident is under investigation by a committee chaired by John W Umstead.

Chapel Hill N.C tg ——_ Central Gairman John W Umetead State Hospital Goldsboro

Farm City Contact Program Planned in 12 NC Counties

A program to close farm and city gaps will start in 12 pilot North Carolina counties and aim for statewide operation in all 100 counties by Jan. 1. KR W Shotiner, assistant director of extension work, said pilots include Henderson, Mecklenburg, Surry, Union, Caldwell, Richmond, Franklin, Roanoke, Washington, and Onslow.

Greensboro North Carolina KR. W. Shotiner Henderson Wetmnee Sremiyyvania Union Caldwell Richmond Franklin Ragecombe Washington

North Carolina Foundation trustees weigh fund raising ideas

An informal trustees meeting in Winston-Salem considered fundraising options for the foundation supporting colleges. Discussion centered on strategies and potential initiatives to boost donor support and program funding.

Winston-Salem The North Carolina Foundation of Senttees

Bonnie Cone Heads College Group Ballot

Bonnie Cone heads a college group as officers include Dr D B Bryant head of Wake Forest education department as vice president and James E Milliman of the state department of public instruction re elected secretary treasurer.

D. B. Bryant Wake Forest College James E. Milliman State Department of Public Instruction

Surprise Alert Reported At Charlotte Defense Center

In Charlotte an early evening surprise alert echoed at the air defense filter center and 33 ground observation posts in the Carolinas. Commander Ford A. Drake noted volunteers and spotters checked in by 8:25 p.m. with advance notice given to workers.

Charlotte Air Defense Carolinas Ford A. Drake Timmonsville D.C GOC

Local AACP Push Organizes Racial Integration Response

AACP members in Reidsville submitted an integration petition urging immediate steps by public schools. The action marks the first concerted local response to unlawful racial segregation and calls for organized community action led by Owens and local leaders.

Reidsville Owens U. S

Strike Stalemate in Durham Cloth Doffers Row

In Durham two Erwin Mills plants faced a week long wildcat strike leaving about 2,000 workers idle. The dispute centers on how to handle cloth during shifts with doffers resisting sackings rather than placing cloth on the floor.

Durham Erwin Mills Erwin Lacy Dawkins

Disciples Of Christ To End Meet In Greensboro

Officers were elected as the Disciples of Christ prepared to close their 11th annual state convention in Greensboro. Speakers included Rev. William M. Smith pension fund chair, Rev. George E. Downey youth director, and Rev. Roy G. Respess pastor. Dr. Dwight E. Stevenson from Lexington urged a view of religion as more than a utility.

Greensboro Disciples of Christ William M. Smith Pension Fund For the Disciples George E. Downey Goldsboro Roy G. Respess Ret Christian Spray Smith Carer

Rail Passenger Agent Dies in Atlanta

William M. Sykes Sr., district passenger agent of the Atlantic Coast Line Railway, died yesterday in a local hospital. He was born in Wilmington, North Carolina, and had moved to the city nine years ago after serving as district passenger agent for ACL in Charleston.

Atlanta William M. Sykes Atlantic Coast Line Railway Wilmington N.C Charleston Bc

Fragmentary Q&A Notes From The Answers Column

The fragment mentions about 15 million figures and an age difference of Harriman eight years. It hints at a comparison of travel modes with private car favored and references New Orleans. A stray line mentions cream silver polish for a toaster and a confusing phrase about tensors.

Harriman South New Orleans

Salt Kent L Martin Traffic Stop Delays Ticket Chance

Lake City police report a traffic stop Tuesday night where officer Salt Kent L Martin offered leniency to a motorist who said he had voted in the ticket. Martin indicated the motorist asked for mercy and was allowed to proceed.

Salt Lake City Salt Kent Martin

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