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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1956
Page
2
Fresh indications of Egypt’s firm stance appear from two sources. The government says all British and French residents will be placed in forced residence for their safety. Al Gumburriya calls for war crimes trials and reparations, arguing Egypt must pursue Eden for trial just as Britain sought Nazi leaders.
The city site Senior School celebrated American Education Week with a musical program directed by Dr Charles C Taylor showcasing the A Cappella choir the high school symphony orchestra under Frits van der Steur the girls glee club and the Choralletes directed by Miss Nancy Staley An organ prelude by Mrs Charles McAnally spectators estimated at 1600 and refreshments in the cafeteria later parents visited classrooms to view work displays.
Funeral services for Frank Leslie Shaw were conducted at Mitchell Grove Methodist Church with interment in Mitchell Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers included Raymond Ball and Fred Ball. Shaw, age 72, of 116 Lawndale Drive, died at home Thursday morning. Julius Sherrill Tews also had services at Sechrest Chapel with burial in Floral Garden Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Clyde Tews and Robert Elias Sherrill. 9 month old son of Robert Charles and Fannie Mae Taylor Tews of 1800 Cedrow Ave., died en route to the hospital Friday morning.
Akron officials announce that Firestone Tire and Rubber and United Rubber workers will end a 40 day strike that idled 21,000 workers across eight cities.
The article outlines Russia requesting new multilateral talks on disarmament during a summit period. U.S. officials expect consultations with Britain, France, and NATO allies. Initial skepticism cites Soviet diversions from Eastern Europe unrest and Hungary crackdown, while U.S. peace efforts stay with the United Nations. Russia's high altitude nuclear test occurs as a separate strategic signal.
Dr. D. J. Moffie an industrial relations head at Hanes Hosiery Mills urged parents teachers and civic leaders to foster safe attitudes in youth driving during a North Carolina Society of Safety Engineers dinner at the Sheraton Hotel in Winston-Salem. He noted driver attitudes greatly impact accident rates.
William H. Barnhart 69 of Route 2 New London died early today in a Troy hospital after a week illness. Retired farmer son of Benton and Mary Jane Barnhart. Survived by wife Annie Allman and sister Mrs. Mattie Leppard of Concord. Funeral tomorrow 2:30 p.m. Union Church Concord conducted by Rev. Mr. Upton of Gold Hill. Burial in church cemetery.
CHARLOTTE, Nov. 17. An Armored Motor Service Co. employee admitted stealing 5,246 from an ABC liquor store and leading police to 4,596 hidden at his Rock Hill home. James Wylie Phillips, 40, confessed and disclosed two hiding places: a fruit jar and a hubcap.
Firefighters responded to 1610 N Main St for a kitchen blaze around 2 30 p m yesterday. The unattended oil stove flareup caused the minor damage, according to the High Point crew.
Three 17 year old Gastonia youths, Melvin Lewis, Larry Crisp, and Lyndon Sherrill, were killed when their car was struck by a Sea Board Railway work train two miles west of Mount Holly. A Charlotte Observer reporter and photographer were in a separate auto wreck en route to cover the case.
In Salisbury North Carolina a 23 year old mystery is reportedly solved after human bones were found in a 20 foot well near the town. Sheriff Arthur J Shuping and reporter Heath Thomas traced leads from a 66 year old man Sam Morgan who claimed to have killed Bassinger leading to identification of the remains as Lee Bassinger who vanished in January 1933. Bassinger relatives will accept the remains and plan a burial service.
A morning crash on a rain slick road in Fletcher North Carolina killed South Carolina mother Mrs Sarah Cox Singleton 34 and bride to be Miss Lillie Mae Hall 31 of Asheville. Five others were injured including John 35 and Ulysses Moore 38 both of Asheville and James Arthur McMillan 37 of Asheville. Moore and McMillan were listed in critical condition while Singleton was serious. Dispensary treated were Mrs Roberta Moore and her husband James 28. State patrol cited the southbound auto sliding on the wet pavement and turning into the path of the Singleton truck.
An F980 jet fighter crashed off the runway at Lincoln Air Force Base Nebraska and destroyed two parked B47 bombers. The pilot was killed and all three planes were destroyed in a spectacular fire fed by jet fuel.
The National Honor Society at William Penn High School held its annual induction on Friday morning with Shirley Lewis presiding. Dr. Dean B. Pruette, city schools superintendent, spoke on the responsibilities of honor students.
The Stars and Stripes were first raised over the American man of war Ranger at Portsmouth New Hampshire on July 4 1777. The Ranger was commanded by John Paul Jones.
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