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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1956

Page

2

Manning Welcomes Marian McKnight Miss America Return

Marian McKnight, 19, from Manning South Carolina returns as Miss America of 1957 after winning with a Monroe act in Atlantic City. The town plans a 25 000 wagon greasing welcome with 16 bands and 80 100 units, a parade, breakfast, luncheon, speech by Gov. Timmerman, and a Miss America ball.

Manning S&.c Marilyn Monroe Marian Ann McKnight South Carolina Coker College Martha Dean Chestnut Marian Atlantic City Monroe Lenora Slaughter Sam Gamble Sam George Bell Timmerman Jr U. S. 301 Marian McKnight Morning Times Methodist Church Young

Stevenson Presses Universal Death Warning on H Bomb Tests

Scientist Laurence H Snyder warns continued tests could bring universal death. Adlai Stevenson plans a national TV address at 9 30 p m EST Monday on halting H bomb tests as central to his campaign against Eisenhower. He repeats San Diego rally remarks that no last word exists until a method to rid mankind of the menace is found.

Ing O'Hare Field San Diego Calif Stevenson Laurence H. Snyder Graduate School University of Oklahoma American Broadcasting Co Eisenhower Far West

Fiery Wreck Kills Four on South Carolina Highway

A fiery two car collision on U.S. 29 near Lyman South Carolina killed four people. Mrs. Joan Scoggins Johnson and her two children Max and Heather died in the flames. Paul E. Johnson and Paulette Johnson were hospitalized. Paul D. Ravan, in a second vehicle, died at the scene. Lyman sits near Spartanburg and Greenville.

Joan Scoggins Johnson Max Heather Meek Paul E. Johnson Rt. G. Greer Paulette Johnson Paul D. Ravan 35 Rt. 2 Spartanburg Ravan Lyman Greenville

Hayes for $1 minimum wage at rally in Salisbury

Republican gubernatorial candidate Kyle Hayes urged a state minimum wage of one dollar an hour at an Eisenhower birthday rally in Salisbury. He urged a 20 percent pay raise for teachers and state workers, and tax changes to allow full deduction of medical bills.

Salisbury N.C Kyle Hayes Hayes North Wilkesboro Luther Hodges Hodges North Carolina

UN Council Sees Soviet Rejection Of Resolution

The Soviet Union rejected the current UN resolution as unacceptable. After a Russian speech, the council recessed for dinner with hopes to resume and complete action tonight. Secretary Dulles backed the British French measure calling the six principles realistic and concrete.

Soviet Union Pineau Paris John Foster Dulles Dulles Hammarskjold

Editors Report Fear and Unrest in Mississippi

A group of New England editors on a come see for yourself mission conclude racial tension exists in Mississippi mainly over voting rights. They note unrest among whites and blacks, with varying views on segregation and solutions led by education and gradual enfranchisement.

Biloxi Miss New England Mississippi Albert Rowbotham Ramford Falls Maine Lee Curtiss S$. Johnson Deep River Conn New Era Paul C. Cummings Jr Peterborough N.H Transcript J. Clark Samuel Foxboro Mass Massachusetts Press Assn New York Samuel Alfred Ball The Woodhaven L.I. Observer Assa William V. Rotch Milford South Rotch John C. Bond Rockland Standard and South Shore News Rothh Richard J. Robertson Darien Robert S. Barram Boston University New England Weekly Press Assn Barram

Yam Queen Rosa Huntley Crowned With Two Titles

Miss Rosa Huntley, 17, won the Yam Queen beauty contest in Tabora City North Carolina, with a reported 35-24-36 measurement she joked about not knowing. It followed her Miss Lumberton Fire Prevention crown earned four days earlier. runner up Shelley Phillips of Loris, D.C., was runner up among 16 contestants at the ninth annual Carolina Yam Festival.

Taboro City N.C Rosa Huntley Carolinas

Veterans of World War I Convene Meeting at VFW Home

All World War I veterans are invited to a gathering of the newly formed Veterans of World War I organization. The meeting starts at 4 p.m. today at the VFW home on W. Burton Street.

Veterans of VFW W. Burton Street

Reds Demand Explanation For Rioting

The piece argues Hong Kong rioting did not originate with the Communists and notes a Western power’s recognition of Red China influences Beijing’s stance. It cites Nationalist anger over a flag incident, Triad involvement, and property losses in Kowloon versus milder Hong Kong Island unrest, with no American involvement.

Hong Kong China Red China United Nations Peiping Sun Yatsen Shanghai Kowloon

Cardall to Speak at High Point Industrial Management Club Dinner

Dr. Alfred J. Cardall, director of Cardall Associates in Yardley PA, will address the Industrial Management Club of High Point at its monthly dinner Tuesday at 6 30 PM. Introduced by Jack H. Rochelle, the program includes entertainment by Larry Solomon and his Rockets and will be led by Rev. W Frank Marks of Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church.

Alfred J. Cardall Industrial Management Club of High Point Gilbert Ross W. Frank Marks Hilliard Memorial Baptist Church

Montague to Speak for High Point Executives Club

Syd Montague, former Canadian Mountie and adventurer, will address the High Point Executives Club at a 7 p.m. dinner in the Sheraton Hotel ballroom. Admission is limited to members and spouses. reservations are required. Montague, author of North to Adventure and Riders in Scarlet, speaks of Arctic exploration as a path to a limitless future.

Syd Montague High Point Executives Club Sheraton Hotel Montague Far North Arctic

Baptist Women To Lead Mission Study Institute Event

The WMU of the Piedmont Baptist Association will hold a study meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Topic covers Japan and related literature. all mission study chairmen are urged to attend.

WMU Piedmont Baptist Association First Baptist Church Japan Ouny Peoples

Reporter Helps Boy Locate Real Mother

Teddy Barkley, 18, travels to Miami to join his birth mother Ruth Rueda, 37, after a 13 year search aided by Plainfield Courier-News reporter Dom Frasca and The Associated Press. Volunteers raise 22 dollars for travel plus his 23 dollars, as Barkley aims to find work and stay several months. Rueda had placed him for adoption when five.

Plainfield N.J Teddy Barkley Miami Fla Ruth Rueda Dom Frasca Plainfield Courier-News Frasca Barkley

Palmetto Girl Crowned Queen of Tobaccoland at Richmond Festival

Miss Robin Williamson, 19 from Conway South Carolina, won the title Queen of Tobaccoland at Richmond Virginia during the eighth annual Tobacco Festival. She received a $1000 education prize and a silver bowl after impressing judges with sewing and modeling talent.

Richmond Robin Williamston Conway Miss Williamson

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