Heart Seizure Ends Life of High Point Leader H N Williard
Hervie N. Williard 62 longtime president of High Point Savings and Trust Co died in High Point Memorial Hospital after a heart attack diagnosed on Monday. He had led business and civic life, chaired Jamestown Town Council, served on Chamber of Commerce boards and directed the United Fund and Red Cross. He was a Rotarian and active across many organizations. More on page nine A.
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Teens Drown When Car Vanishes in Swamp Road Mishap
Longview Washington AP reports six teen boys rode in a car that missed a turn four miles west of town and sank in about 20 feet of stagnant water. Five of the six drowned, including brothers Jerry Walston Floyd Walston Bill Webster and Dick Webster. Survivors include 16 year old Francis Hughes who said he grabbed for the door handle as rescuers searched the murky water.
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Adenauer and Macmillan Open Historic Talks in London
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer begin a three day dialogue to repair relations after a tense period. They express optimism for a harmonious partnership and possible unity within Europe amid broader East West tensions and European trade dynamics.
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Worst Drinkers In U S Pay Tribute To Leader
More than 2000 of the admitted heavy drinkers gathered at the Hotel Astor in New York to honor Bill W cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous who has not had a drink for 25 years. He recounted his path from a Staten Island golf plan to sobriety and the birth of a fellowship helping alcoholics.
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Cleanup Drive Aims at Labor Rackets Nationwide
Washington AP reports a coordinated federal cleanup targets unions with new labor law enforcement. Secretary Mitchell says the act is purging corrupt elements and empowering members. Hoffa defends the Teamsters while monitors push reforms and potential removals. About 100 complaints are under active investigation with some cases headed to the Justice Department.
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Arctic Cold Wave Grips U S Midwest to Gulf Coast
Stiff northerly winds push arctic air across the nation from the Great Lakes to northern Texas. Temperatures dip to 10 to 20 below zero in many areas with near zero in Chicago Milwaukee and snow flurries in the Great Lakes region. Weather warnings extend from New York to West Virginia and Gulf states expect freezing conditions tonight.
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Eisenhower Eyes Space Drive as NASA Seeks Funds
President Eisenhower spent 70 minutes in Augusta discussing space problems with Dr. T. Keith Glennan and backing NASA requests for additional funds for the 1961 fiscal year. The Saturn project aims to boost rocket thrust to surpass Soviet lunar capabilities.
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Aid From Other Nations Called For
Washington AP Secretary of State Christian A Herter said wealthy industrial countries must share more fully and the United States may have to cut down on its foreign aid program to meet global needs.
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Perry Touts Simple Cure for Anusitis Condition
Dr. Glenn G. Perry of High Point announces a new name anusitis for bowel inflammation and a simple treatment. He says about 50 percent suffer the condition and many are operated on unnecessarily. The method centers on thorough cleansing using a cake of soap to reduce surgery and improve results.
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Glenn G. Perry
High Point
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Missiles Edge Out Manpower In 1961 Budget
The Eisenhower administration signals a shift to more missiles and fewer sailors and soldiers. McElroy says Navy and Air Force will cut manpower slightly in 1961 to fund additional missiles and submarine carriers while Army and Marine forces resist cuts. The Air Force plans to shed wings and bomber units as intercontinental missiles expand. Navy seeks to grow Polaris submarine program with funds for more subs. Global deployment and overseas troop levels face future reconsideration, with final cuts not in the next 18 months.
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Wreckage Hints Explosion in National Airlines DC7B Crash
Coast Guard and Air Force crews search Gulf waters after a National Airlines DC7B crash off New Orleans with 42 aboard. Witnesses and recovered bodies suggest an explosion may have occurred, with opinions split on whether it happened before or after impact. Nine bodies were recovered. wreckage spans two to three miles.
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Cobb to face Elections Board on alleged ballot stuffing
Raleigh AP report says Republican Chairman William E. Cobb will appear before the State Elections Board to illustrate practices allowed by election laws. The board will certify results of last month’s bond election totaling about 34 million dollars, and Cobb alleges wholesale ballot box stuffing in Madison County helped defeat two armory and historic site measures. County officials reject the charges as absurd.
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Aid Pours Into Stricken Town After Minnesota Outage
In Worthington Minnesota a 9500 resident town faced a power outage after an explosion severed transmission lines. Generators were rushed from nearby towns to supply water wells schools and a hospital. No serious injuries occurred though two plant workers were treated for flash burns.
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