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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1955
Page
2
Japanese conservative factions push toward a unified party with a target date to form a new group. Leaders aim for a party allied with the United economically, seeking a majority near 301 seats while the Socialists settle internal rifts after reforming into a single party.
The FAO approves a seven million dollar budget, up one million from the current year. Philip Cardon, FAO American director general from Logan Utah, says the budget is essential and declines horse trading. He hints at possible resignation over unannounced US delegation limits amid tension with allies.
Wake Forest President Dr. Harold W. Tribble called for at least a 23 percent faculty increase and higher salaries along with restoring graduate fees. He warned of campus relocation costs and emphasized a balanced budget, library expansion, and stronger endowment including a $1 million sepfund bequest and gifts exceeding six million dollars.
In Des Plaines Illinois the Schuessler family case unfolds as two of four brothers are found dead amid a series of killings. John 13 and Anton Jr. were among victims. Their father, shaken by grief and threats of self harm, underwent electric shock therapy at a suburban sanitarium. The coroner cites a heart vessel blockage as the cause of death. Sheriff Lohman reveals family sought tests to prove a suspected link to a mysterious crime wave.
Jesse B. Taylor Jr., 30, an electrician from Dalton, is charged with first degree murder in the strangling of Cross Hill, a Birmingham area waitress. Authorities say he dumped her body on a dirt road near Dalton before driving to Virginia. The suspect offered no motive.
Dr Charles F Carroll state superintendent of public instruction spoke at the Department of Future Teachers convention in Greensboro urging support for public schools. He warned segregation shadows problems while praising education as vital to American citizenship. Franklin McNutt of Woman's College lauded teachers as artists and a Future Teacher loan was announced.
In Baton Rouge Senator Tymone Long questions President Eisenhower’s bid for a second term and asserts Earl Warren as the likely Republican nominee. He cites discussions with Republicans who say Ike did not want reelection after his heart attack and doubts Warren will be derailed by party leaders.
Gettysburg awaits President Eisenhower with no public welcome signs as James Hagerty notes a quiet trip via Lincoln Square. Locals say the town favors peace and rest and the post office restoration will serve as HQ for officials and press crews during his visit.
Robert E. Sherwood, 59, famed author and four time Pulitzer Prize winner, suffered a heart attack in New York and was admitted to New York Hospital. An afternoon statement said his condition was satisfactory and somewhat improved over the morning.
The Andes reach their greatest general height of over 19 000 feet in Peru while the highest peak Mount Aconcagua is located in Argentina.
The CIO Political Committee denounces heavy GOP spending and accuses party leaders of leveraging union funds. The memo cites contributions to GOP candidates including a senator and governor race, and claims major donors exceed $1,443.14 each.
Chicago reports Christine Mary Andrews, the smaller twin, released from Mercy Hospital after an April 21 separation operation. Deborah Marie returned home in July. Doctors say both children remain under medical observation with ongoing pediatric and plastic surgery follow ups at Mercy Hospital.
In New York a Bronx teacher Mrs Julie Hale reported a 14 year old girl Lydia Morales wore earrings found in a classroom. The owner, a pair valued at 300 dollars, were traced to the Senabes. Lydia’s mother Mrs Bertha Morales was held on a $2000 charge of receiving stolen property after claiming she bought the item from an unknown man and gave them to her daughter to wear to school.
Reports from the Federal State Market News Service show steady tobacco prices across markets. Week had four auction days with no Friday sales. total 9,430,222 pounds at 50.08 per hundred, Eastern markets weak with decayed leaf. Belt regions held firmer, Mid Belt at 53.04 average, season totals rising nationwide.
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