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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1956

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Stevenson Attacks Nixon On Four-Day Week In Michigan

Adlai E. Stevenson told about 400 people in Niles Michigan that Nixon reversed his four day work week plan in four days. He urged voters to choose a president and a party in November and stressed party loyalty as he trails in Michigan polls to Gov. G Mennen Williams.

Adlai Nixon Stevenson Michigan Adlai E. Stevenson Niles Mich Hind G. Mennen Williams Eisenhower Williams Thomas E. Dewey New York Flint Hagerty Oregon California Colrado

Ben Gurion Warns of Egyptian Threat in Parliament

Israel faces the risk of an attack by Egypt’s dictator Nasser as Premier Ben-Gurion closes a three day foreign policy debate. The Knesset approved his policy 76 to 13 while Herut and the Communists opposed. He urged more arms from the United States and pledged ongoing defense strengthening.

Jersulaem David Ben-Gurion Israel Egypt Israel- Jordan Herut Party Menahem Begin Herut Ben-Gurion Jordan U. N. Security Council Nasser United States

Thinking It Over by R L Dieffenbacher

A reflection on how dictation machines reveal our spoken words and missteps. Recommends listening to oneself to improve self expression, noting frequent gobbledegook and unfinished sentences. Emphasizes careful speech and the Bible as a guide to clearer communication.

R. L. Dieffenbacher D.D NEA

Texas Democrats Unite Behind Stevenson Kefauver Drive

In Abilene Texas top Texas Democrats gathered with a visiting senator to back the Stevenson Kefauver presidential ticket. House Speaker Sam Rayburn and Senator Price Daniel joined in the display of party unity, recalling Daniel and Rayburn’s 1952 votes and contrasts over tidelands. The Democrats for Eisenhower had pressed Symington on his 1952 tidelands vote in Congress.

Abilene Tex Texas House Sam Rayburn Adlai Stevenson Sen Price Daniel Rayburn Eisenhower Symington Tidelands Congress Daniel Stevenson

High Point Couple Pleads Guilty To Check Fraud

Wesley Allen Woodell 36 and Gloria Woodell 30 pleaded guilty to two bogus check charges in Shreveport after being arrested Sept 21. FBI and local detectives traced stop payment schemes across the country, with U.S. attorney seeking consideration of a $100,000 figure in sentencing.

High Point Shreveport North Carolina Atty. T. Fitzhugh Wilson U.S Middle District Wesley Allen Woodell N.C Gloria Boomer Woodells Wilson U. S U. S. Dist. Judge Ben. C. Dawkins Jr Dawkins FBI M. P. Chiles New Orleans Chiles

Burlington Man Challenges Parking Meters at Council

J. W. Wiggins presented a petition with 88 signatures arguing meters are unconstitutional. His wife, a city meter checker, issued a ticket to his car as council deferred action on adding more meters.

Burlington N. C J. D. Mackintosh Jr J. W. Wiggins Wiggins

Political TV Show Planned for Democratic Fundraisers

The Democratic National Committee announced a national televised fund raising program with 29 dinners across the country. Paul M. Butler opens the program from Chicago with Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver speaking from Chicago and Los Angeles, plus Harry S. Truman from Washington, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt from New York, and John F. Kennedy from Indianapolis.

Washington National Committee National Party Paul M. Butler Chicago Adlai Stevenson Sen Estes Kefauver Los Angeles Harry S. Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt New York City John F. Kennedy Mass Indianapolis

Plane ditched in mid Pacific after five hour circle

31 aboard the Pan American Stratocruiser Sovereign of the Skies were rescued by the Coast Guard cutter Pontchartrain 1,045 miles from San Francisco after ditching in rough seas. Pilot Richard Ogg credited crew and calm passengers for a orderly five minute abandon ship as the foam and extinguisher helped manage the scene.

San Francisco Jane Gordon Silver Spring Coast Guard Pontchartrain Richard Ogg Ogg Cmdr William Kaptain Frank Garcia Louis Walker Oakland Calif Patricia Daniels

Eisenhower Eyes Washington State Vote on Michigan Minnesota Trip

President Eisenhower shifts focus to Washington state's nine electoral votes while optimistic about Minnesota. He speaks tonight at Seattle Civic Auditorium and backs Gov. Langlie for Senate against Warren Magnuson. Crowds estimated large in Minnesota and Seattle, with Hagerty confirming optimism.

Seattle Eisenhower Washington State Minnesota Washington Civic Auditorium Arthur B. Langlie U.S. Senate Warren Magnuson Minneapolis St. Paul Scinidi Elmer Norlund Twin Cities Olympic White House James C. Haterty Hagerty

Lorillard Dedicates New Plant in Greensboro

The P. Lorillard Co. dedicated a 13 million dollar, 13 acre cigarette plant in Greensboro described as the world's most modern. Gov Hodges U S Sen Kerr Scott and other leaders attended as the facility aims to produce over 25 billion cigarettes annually at peak capacity with about 600 workers now and eventual expansion. The plant features fully automated tobacco handling climate control seven research laboratories and advanced testing on materials and products.

Greensboro P. Lorillard Co Lewis Gruber Luther H. Hodges North Carolina U.S Kerr Scott U. S

Flood storm lashes Florida and Carolinas with drownings

A weakening but potent storm dumped heavy rains causing floods in four Florida towns and two drownings as it moved up the Atlantic coast. Winds reached 40 to 50 mph in the Carolinas with gusts offshore and coast guard efforts ongoing near Savannah.

Charleston S. C Carolinas

Army Officer Killed As Crate Falls

A 560 pound crate fell from a dockyard crane in Leghorn Italy striking two U S Army officers. Lt Col William Thompson of the Inspector General's Department was killed. The other officer sustained a broken leg and identity was withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Leghorn Italy U. S. Army William Thompson U. S. Army Inspector General's Department United States Army Leghorn Sup

Storm Warning Update From Miami to Cape Hatteras

The Miami Weather Bureau issued a storm bulletin at 11 10 a m EST with northeast storm warnings from north of Charleston to Atlantic City and warnings along the Atlantic coast. Tides 1 to 2 feet above normal from Daytona Beach to Cape Hatteras with 2 to 3 feet near Delaware Bay and Chesapeake Bay areas. The storm moves north toward Cape Hatteras late today with heavy rains along North Carolina to Delaware. seas will be rough and tides will gradually subside south of Cape Hatteras tonight and tomorrow.

Invarinda Atlantic Brunswick Atlantic City N.J Cape Hatteras N. C Charlotte N.C Carolinas Charleston Myrtle Beach Florida Weather Bureau Georgia Maryland Coast Guard Aurora Southport Savannah Beulah Aitheads Vessee Savannah Weather Bureau Miami Fla Miami Weather Bureau Charlestton S.C Daytona Beach Virginia Capes North Carolina Delaware New Jersey Chesapeake Bays

Ammonia Fumes Rout Residents Across City Blocks

In Pittsburgh hundreds were evacuated as ammonia escaped from a 15 000 gallon Jones and Laughlin Steel tank at the 2nd Avenue plant. Fire crews with gas masks battled the leak and the Soho district bore the brunt while officials shut valves and restricted traffic.

Pittsburgh 2Nd Avenue Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp Soho Jones and Laughlin John McKeown

North Carolina State Fair Opens With Hope for Clear Weather

promoters anticipate large crowds as gates opened yesterday in Raleigh for a showcase of agriculture industry and entertainment. light drizzle threatens later days while schedule highlights include livestock judging grandstand events dairy contest finals and auto shows. Governor Hodges praises the fair and envisions a semi permanent industrial exhibit for the state.

Raleigh North Carolina Hodges

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