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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1957
Page
5
In Zanesville Ohio a household feline known as Fast Runner climbed a tall tree and froze on a high branch. After four days two men were sent to coax the tiger tomcat down in a burlap sack to safely recover him. The cat then sprinted away once grounded.
In rainy conditions at the Straits of Magellan the heavy wet fleece weighs down sheep so they cannot rise after a roll. Many perish or need rescue as they lie unable to regain their feet in floods and storms.
The article notes Colonial Stores plans to relocate its plant operations to High Point boosting local industry. It discusses Sylvania’s departure, Chamber of Commerce efforts to attract firms, and potential hires amid a tight skilled labor market. It also mentions American Furniture Co. adding a three story expansion and several upcoming business meetings in the region.
Franchised Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corp. names American Supply Co. of High Point as Pillo Foam distributor with Dixie Foam Rubber Co. of Hickory. SRFA Session Southern Retail Furniture Deal unterty meeting set for tomorrow ahead of Piedmont Furniture Management Conference. James Best will oversee Monday committee sessions and lunch meetings.
A historical note attributes the phrase not dry behind the ears to Dutch settlers in early Pennsylvania. Observing newborn animals are dried by licking except behind the ears, they coined the term to mean a mere youngster.
The Associated Press average of 60 stocks rose $2.39 to $167.60 for the week, the best weekly gain since mid July. Volume fell to about 1.61 million shares daily, dampening market conviction and signaling a technical bounce amid cloudy business prospects and tight money conditions.
Chicago reports a volatile week in grain trading with farmer resistance to prices a private crop report and higher feedstuff supports. Wheat ends 2% to 2% lower or higher from Friday a week ago while corn soybeans oats rye and lard show mixed moves. Tiny cabinet corners become easier to clean with thinned white shellac.
The report notes that investors and markets have largely shrugged toward longer term developments as weeks pass, with trading activity showing limited momentum and analysts awaiting clearer signals from economic data and corporate updates.
The horned toad can eject a fine stream of blood from its eyes to deter predators. Rural mail carriers are not required to place mail in boxes that do not meet postal department standards.
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