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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1958
Page
5
Mrs. Mervin Ramer, 42, gave birth to her 18th child a 7 pound 14 ounce boy at St. Pauls Hospital in Dallas. Her husband, machinist Mervin Ramer, recalled she once said she wanted two dozen children and laughed at the idea.
New York stocks slumped heavily with major averages down after a day of widespread losses. Industrials and rails led declines with steel, oil and chemical issues among the hardest hit as traders faced a major market pullback not seen since late 1957. See specific names such as Eastman Kodak, General Electric, General Motors, IBM, U.S. Steel, and more in a broad price drop.
Investors Guide discusses deciding when to take profits, stressing purpose of investment, staying with rising stocks for capital appreciation, and switching into new leaders. It notes risks of beating the market for its own sake and highlights portfolio balance across holdings like American Machine & Foundry General Telephone Transamerica First America and Baldwin-Lima.
About 65 people attended the inaugural meeting of the North Carolina Defenders of States Rights Inc. William J. Storey of South Norfolk spoke on resisting racial integration. The group endorsed a statement opposing Supreme Court integration and warning against “faint hearts and indecision.”
An Investment Club groups friends to pool savings for purchases. Members meet monthly and invest dues after each session. Mr Shulsky will answer general interest questions in his column. Enclose a stamped self addressed envelope for investment lists.
A December Reader's Digest consumer report warns that many reductions on TV sets jewelry appliances cosmetics are phony. Readers learn how to spot deceptive price cuts and how to protect themselves while shopping.
Charleston Municipal Golf Course denied two Negro men from playing on Sunday. The men, members of a group pressing to open the white only facility, were photographed at the club desk. They said they may seek legal advice as they pursue access to the course amid debate over ownership and reopening plans.
SAM DAWSON reports that U S firms spend about 500 million dollars in 1958 on contests and promotions with prizes totaling 40 million dollars. Over 600 firms track results as the number of promotions rises about ten percent from last year amid a recession and consumer appetite for unusual prizes.
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