27 Oct 1955
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1955
Page
1
The report states Sharett arrived in Geneva and said Israel would fight a war if necessary to defend its state and people. He indicated he did not expect a long stay and aimed to engage Soviet civilized nations for peace while prepared to act if required.
General Lonardi announced a nationwide plan to cut costs as Argentina faces a five billion dollar domestic debt and 430 million in reserves, blaming past policies for the worst economic crisis since wartime prosperity. He urged sacrifice, tighter belts for farmers, private enterprise revival, and drastic bureaucracy shrinkage to restore national strength.
In Geneva, ministers from the United States Britain France and Russia began discussions on German unity under Western terms. John Foster Dulles Harold Macmillan and Antoine Pinay pressed Vyacheslav Molotov to accept nationwide free elections and a Western strategy against communism. The talks aim to avert renewed Cold War tensions and regional crises.
President Eisenhower eyes a rough draft of his message as associates report his recovery. officials say it is too early to determine if he will return to the White House. Shanley says the president will likely approve a 1956 decision and continue his plan to push Republican policies in Congress.
Mrs. Barbour Raynor of Four Oaks near Smithfield was revived after her heart stopped for about 20 minutes during surgery at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Dr. Wayne H. Stockdale called the recovery miraculous noting no brain damage and a potential full recovery if no complications arise. Her husband James Raynor waited as nurses removed anesthesia.
In a prolonged Assembly standoff a tenth ballot produced 30 votes for the Philippines and 34 for Yugoslavia with three delegates absent and three abstentions. The seat, previously held by eastern European nations, remains unresolved as further ballots and shifting support affect the outcome and postponement discussions continue.
In a tense Assembly session Premier Faure confronts a third vote as he seeks support for government policy. A draft plan to delay general elections until June to avoid politics in North Africa sparks debate while Bao Dai Ben Youssef and other leaders loom. Finance Minister Pflimilli touts rosy finances and says tax hikes are unnecessary.
Former secretary Acheson assails Dulles urging free nations to shield diplomats from partisan scorn. James Byrnes warns against political attacks on the nation’s diplomats, stressing reinvestment of public trust in their service amid postwar criticism.
Textron American Inc declares a 40 cent dividend on common stock. Payments will be made to holders in the same manner as prior disbursements, following 23 cent payments in July and October earlier this year.
Fragmentary line argues every man needs a wife to avoid many troubles not blamed on government. expresses a personal, unsettled sentiment. The text is unclear and lacks full context or named entities.
A two story fraternity residence in Nashville Tennessee burned before dawn. Firefighters from five engines and two trucks battled the blaze and all seven occupants escaped. One man received treatment for ice burns and was identified as Merril Compton of Mamaroneck New York. Estimated loss was not immediately available.
The Internal Revenue Service is reviewing at least the more controversial cases among more than 32 000 organizations listed as tax free. Officials say a broader yardstick may be applied to organizations seeking exemption for political interference concerns. Justice Department has urged Congress to grant authority before making tax exemption disclosures public.
Grange delegates adopt Hodges position on segregation with approval noted. The endorsement highlights Hodges as the governor candidate favored by the Grange in addressing civil rights issues.
Israeli and Egyptian forces traded gunfire near the Dan demilitarized zone and at Beerotayim, with one Israeli policeman killed. A Syrian unit reportedly crossed into the demilitarized zone near Dan, withdrew after clashes, and took a body back. U N observers noted Egyptian forces remained inside a disputed area and called for withdrawal.
Peter A. Strobel testified before a House subcommittee denying his New York engineering firm profited from his position. He said his firm has about 32 clients and that two clients won architectural alteration work from the Public Buildings Service.
Benson faces renewed criticism from farmers while contemplating a continued role next year. He outlined plans to press Congress on administration recommendations for farm programs, soil conservation, and market improvements amid broader efforts to stabilize income and prices.
Roosevelt McKinney, 40, was fatally struck by a tractor trailer while starting to cross a busy street in Charlotte. Police said the red and blue rig did not stop after the collision and a statewide alert was issued for the driver.
Bert P. Chapel N.C. police report the Mississippi River incident led to 25 year old Madden recounting amnesia and a fall from a boat. He claims memory loss until awakening in a Mobile area freight truck with no clear path from the Mississippi to Baton Rouge.
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