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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1956
Page
8
A large balloon hovered over Decatur in the early evening then moved southeast toward Terre Haute Indiana. Reported to be the same craft launched Friday by University of Minnesota scientists, it reached about 60000 feet and set altitude records while researchers study cosmic rays and upper atmospheric weather.
In Baltimore the auxiliary bishop Jerome D Sebastian blessed working tools at a labor management communion Mass. John O Connor Jr stated it was the first time a high church dignitary blessed labor tools in the United States. Tools blessed included hammer ax typewriter paint brush and a welder's mask.
Scattered patches of rain blotched the nation's weather today. Light rain fell in the northern Rockies upper Mississippi Valley and northern Pacific Coast with heaviest rainfall along the Gulf Coast and southern Florida. West Palm Beach Florida recorded near 1½ inches overnight. Elsewhere fair or partly cloudy skies prevailed with a mild warming trend in the eastern states and Great Lakes region.
Forecast for North Carolina and South Carolina with mild to warm days. North Carolina highs around 70s to 80s, nights near 50s inland and 55 to 60 along the coast. South Carolina fair and mild, nights cooler, Tuesday warmer, little rain expected, overall below normal temperatures then gradual warming.
A man in Shreveport, Corinthian Hoover, phoned police claiming he was dead as reported in papers. Detectives told him he was dead in their records, so Hoover came to headquarters to prove he was alive. Officers then found his stolen wallet on the body of a deceased man.
The 1955 campaign over the Pearsall plan centers on school assignment and tuition grants amid segregation pressure. Governor Hodges promotes a safety valve to prevent violence, while opponents question constitutionality and cost. Supporters tout a moderate approach within Supreme Court boundaries.
Governors from 13 Southern and border states meet at White Sulphur Springs to discuss mutual problems, but the crisis of school integration and anti Negro violence remains off the official agenda. The piece notes cross burnings mob actions boycotts and arson linked to resistance to integration across multiple states and communities.
At a regional conference Clement defends state rights and vows all state laws will be obeyed while McKeldin and Hodges discuss court rulings. He cites Southern tele vision plans and argues violence will not be tolerated as Maryland aims to enforce court decrees.
In Los Angeles a three birth at Genevieve Va Sota’s home produced triplets weighing 6 lb 4 oz 5 lb 1 oz and 5 lb 7 oz. Young Bruno Va Sota suggested Davy Crockett Lone Ranger and Tonto while the mother favors Marie Grace Grace Marie and Mary Elinore. The family plans to move from their one bedroom apartment.
Prominent medical practitioner Mr. Holly of North Carolina endorses Sutherine a new hemorrhoid remedy now on the market after two years of use. He claims it provides soothing relief from itching and pain with many cases noting reduced bleeding. Available at drug stores and registered at the U.S. Patent Office.
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