30 Nov 1955
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1955
Page
1
Report presented at a education conference details opposition to federal influence in local schools. The document argues for adequate staffing and leadership from local offices and emphasizes organizing actions to improve efficiency and economic support for student achievement. More on page thou.
Adlai Stevenson challenged federal housing cutbacks and urged an immediate start on a realistic program to provide better living for Americans. He criticized the administration and called for practical steps to improve housing nationwide.
The council released October and year-to-date 1955 traffic death figures to push for stronger treatment by police and officials. Officials warn drivers while noting travel growth. cities plan banner campaigns and a broad attack on slum clearance and redevelopment funding. The piece highlights housing needs in Philadelphia and New Jersey and mentions urban redevelopment efforts as an upcoming topic on page eleven.
J. E. Craft of Bluefield president of Consolidated Bus Co. said five regional firms in Virginia North Carolina and West Virginia seek merger. He estimated value near six million dollars with a main line between Bristol Virginia and Roanoke and a projected million-plus annual operating figure.
Sen George says no genuine agreement can curb talk on critical foreign policy issues. Secretary Dulles acknowledges informal understandings may work but warns such pacts would be hard before the Democratic nominee is chosen. Sen Sparkman calls the idea desirable but impractical.
Washington reports Stevenson hints at running in the May 3 Florida primary along with Kefauver and Harriman as contenders for the Democratic nomination. Stassen reportedly declines, Humphrey jumps in, and Stevenson’s stance reflects a split field with debates on farm policy and moderation.
A government decree in Buenos Aires restores the La Prensa newspaper to the Paz family and dissolves the Peronista party. President Pedro Aramburu’s move ends Peronist influence and tight control machinery built by Juan Peron six years prior, amid upheaval after expropriation actions in 1961.
A fragmented report outlines growers voting on a referendum related to the acreage reduction program. The measure would set allotments and quotas for the coming year to adjust price support aid and stabilize the farm economy.
A garbled weather note reports cooler than normal temperatures through the weekend with some readings for Asheville Cheriette Raleigh and Wilmington. Forecast mentions near to below average highs and lows though details are unclear due to jumbled text.
Dr Lincoln LaPaz of the University of New Mexico detected 1.5 milliroentgens per hour from the orange glaze on pottery plates, while the rest of the dishware remained non radio active. He suspects two glaze makers and plans further tests with caution at a lab, not his home.
In Fairbanks Alaska a jet fighter crashed into a housing area killing 13 including a pilot and a set of year old triplets. Six of eight injured were in critical condition as freezing weather hindered rescue efforts. Firefighters and volunteers suffered frostbite amid the flames and explosions.
Nehru tells Western leaders no fear India will align with the Soviet bloc. He says India will seek friendly relations with all nations and explain its view. Millions of Indians greet Khrushchev and Bulganin in New Delhi, a display seen as vast since Gandhi’s death.
The French cabinet meets to decide on possible dissolution of parliament after a vote that could trigger early elections. Premier Edgar Faure faces pressure as Republicans and independents debate timing, with Mendes-France seeking a comeback and plans shifting toward December.
The Nationalist Chinese warn of a veto that could derail the United Nations agenda and hinder US bargaining with the Russians. Delegates report Chiang Kai shek's camp opposes Outer Mongolia and may spark a rare U N confrontation as Henry Cabot Lodge Jr negotiates with major powers.
Lively discussion expected at the North Carolina State Art Society meeting amid controversy over delays and cost overruns on the State Art Museum project. Architect Edward Waugh blamed Art Commission edits for added time and expense while renovations occupy the old Highway Building.
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