Hoffa Tops Teamsters Bid Tests Labor Resolve
Jimmy Hoffa has won the presidency of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters amid denunciations of past acts of violence and calls for a clean house. Labor leaders fear Hoffa's rise could invite restrictive legislation unless the union reforms and resists gangster-influenced leadership. Hoffa promises consolidation of power and further consolidations if not checked by internal and governmental pressure.
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Hoffa
Labor
American Federation of Labor and
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Hodges Denies Political Ambition Amid Segregation Debate
Governor Hodges rejects speculation of a vice presidential bid over Little Rock tensions. He says he will not pursue higher office for partisan gain and prefers contributing to national peace over personal fame. He urges solutions without party labels or segregationist insults.
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Hodges
Little Rock
Segae
North Carolina
United Way Campaign Opens For 1958 Drive
The United Fund drive in High Point kicks off aiming to raise 229 478 for 1958 expenses after months of planning. Volunteers in the planning division sacrifice personal time to direct charitable efforts and civic projects, urging all to give a fair share the UNITED way.
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High Point
United Fund Planning Division
United Fund
Munity
United Way
It Is a Girl for Prof Berkis and Family
Prof Alexander V Berkis history professor at High Point College and his wife welcomed a daughter Ingrida Anna born Wednesday at Memorial Hospital The seven pound four ounce girl is the couple’s first child and follows their escape from Communist and Nazi persecution in Latvia Poland and East Germany since moving to America
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Alexander V. Berkis
High Point College
Memorial Hospital
Ingrida Anna
Berkis
Latvia
Poland
East Germany
United States
Europe
America
Prof. Berkis
Russia's Sputnick The First Earth Satellite
Russia celebrates the launch of Sputnik the first man made satellite as it orbits Earth every 95 minutes at about 560 miles altitude. The Soviet achievement alarms and intrigues the world as analysts weigh its impact on science politics and public interest.
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Sputnick
High Point Enterprise Opinion on Space Progress and Greensboro Fair
The article discusses Soviet space achievement and its impact, then shifts to George A. Hamid’s plan to expand the Central Carolina Fair in Greensboro. It emphasizes using the Greensboro Coliseum to create a year round center for entertainment and development, aiming for a fair with broader value than a carnival.
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George A. Hamid
Greensboro
South
Hamid
Coliseum
Fairgrounds
Sunday Sermon on Symbolism and the Soul
The sermon argues that abstract language fails to move faith without signs and symbols. It traces Christian and Jewish symbols from ichthus and altars to baptism and the Lord's Supper, noting how visual cues guide souls toward God and universal brotherhood. It cites national and religious symbols and ends with hymns and the Cross as enduring signs of salvation.
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Roman Empire
Rome
Jesus Christ
God
Christ
Universal Brotherhood
Jesus
Father
Farewell to Charlie Wilson at Pentagon briefing
George Dixon recalls Charles E. Wilson’s final defense briefing as Secretary of Defense. The piece jokes about the outgoing leader’s press conferences, the Thor versus Jupiter missile rivalry, and Wilson’s lighthearted gooney-bird routine. Jessie Wilson charms the room while Wilson reflects on integration and a lasting hope that the country benefits from his successor’s governance.
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France
Pentagon
Charlie
Charles E. Wilson
Defense
Thor
Jupiter
Jessie Wilson
Eisenhower
Wilson
Midway Island
Pete
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Devasoo
Robert Marks
North Carolina State Board of Health
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Fred Majdalay
Italy
Majdelny
Mark Clark
Fifth Army
Russia
High Point Enterprise
Earth
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High N . Co
D. A. Rawley
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R. B. Terry Enee
Holt On Rete Eee
BROW
Ene
Managi
A Patterson
V. IL
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Softin
My Mall
Post Office
Point
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George Dixon
Winsome
Old Charley
General Motors
Neil McElroy
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