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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1956

Page

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Former Soldier Held On Charge of Robbery

A former Ft. Bragg soldier Oscie Kyle Parker aged 21 was held on armed robbery and assault charges after he robbed a Chinese laundry in Fayetteville N C of 116 dollars He commandeered a taxi to escape pursued by bystanders a train at a crossin stopped the taxi and Parker was arrested six minutes later Two Lambert residents Mrs Frances Olson and Jack Kincaid identified Parker as the robber Olson reported 90 dollars taken from her antique shop and Kincaid said his car was stolen.

Fayetteville Oskie Kyle Parker N.C Ft. Bragg Oscie Kyle Parker Army Inglewood Calif Parker Bon Quan Lamberton Frances Olson Jack Kincaid

Kidnaping Puzzle Grows in Ruth Latham Case

In San Diego police report more pieces fit together in the kidnapping of Ruth E. Latham 51 wife of a wealthy broker. Detectives tie a vacant house on Mrs Victoria Winn 51 property to the detention site while Mrs Winn and Mrs Lucille Whisenand 36 face charges of kidnapping with intent to harm robbery burglary and attempted murder. The victim says she was forced from her home at knifepoint and driven to an unfurnished echoing house.

San Diego Calif Ruth E. Latham Mort Geer Victoria Beatrice Winn Latham Whisenand

Thinking It Over by R L Dieffenbacher

A reflective piece compares thread to essential but overlooked elements of life. It notes how simple fibers hold garments together and parallels this to basic needs like water air and skin, which sustain life and often go unthanked.

R. L. Dieffenbacher D.D NEA Service

Stevenson Casts Light On Truth Squads In Campaign Speech

Adlai E Stevenson returns to the campaign rostrum in Silver Spring Maryland to discuss GOP truth squads spotted by press secretary Clayton Fritchey. He questions Republican claims as he appeals to labor voters at the United Steelworkers convention in Los Angeles.

Washington Adlai E. Stevenson Clayton Fritchey Stevenson Silver Spring GOP National Committee GOP Leonard W. Hall Eisenhower Fritcher United Steelworkers Convention Los Angeles

Western Big Three canal users plan gains new support

At the Suez conference 18 nations backed a Dulles proposed canal users association to run the canal with Egypt until the dispute is resolved. Turkey Portugal Ethiopia and Spain offered varying support while Sweden urged UN action. Japan’s position pending. The plan faces mixed reaction from France Britain and the United States toward Bulganin's summit idea.

London Turkey Portugal U. S State Dulles Association Egypt Ethiopia Spain Sweden United Nations Dulles Washington M. N. Birgi Paulo Cunha Japan Bulganin Soviet Union India

Bypassing The Suez Sought By Western Leaders

Western officials urge a permanent alternative to the Suez Canal, citing risks of future disruptions. They push for new oil pipelines and larger tankers to move Middle East crude around Africa, reducing canal reliance and protecting European economies from potential traffic cuts.

Washington Suez Canal Britain Egypt Middle East Pegke Space Metriodi

Four States Have Extra Crude Oil

Four states Texas Louisiana Oklahoma and New Mexico could fill Western Europe's oil gap if Suez crisis disrupts Middle East supply. They produced 4 576 000 barrels daily, 64 percent of U S output, with an extra million barrels kept idle by weak demand.

Houston Tex Europe Texas Louisiana Oklahoma New Mexico

Little Liz Reflects on Living Within Income Or Having Fun

In a short reflective note, Little Liz ponders whether to curb spending to match earnings or enjoy small pleasures occasionally, weighing frugality against livelier living. The fragment hints at budgeting choices and a wish for balance.

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Atoms For Peace Delegates Meet In New York

Delegates from about 80 nations gather in New York to finalize the constitution of the international atom s for peace agency. Dag Hammarskjold and Lewis Strauss open the five week talks. India seeks amendments to fuel by product return provisions, arguing limits on research use. President Eisenhower is invited to speak at the closing around Oct 26.

United Nations N. Y International Atoms- For-Peace Agency U. N Dag Hammarskjold Lewis L. Strauss U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Eisenhower General Assembly India

Eisenhower declares vigor to seek four more years

President Eisenhower, in his first nationwide radio television bid for reelection, says he feels physically fit to carry on for four more years and leads America to peace with a strong yet patient approach. He addresses health issues from his past abdominal operation and heart attack, contrasts with Adlai Stevenson, and cites personal peace granted by the Almighty. He delivers from CBS with a texted speech while Stevenson kampains on multiple networks.

Washington Eisenhower America Adlai E.stevenson CBS Stevenson Harrisburg GOP National Committee

Prices rise a political issue for Eisenhower era

Washington faces a growing economic headache as consumer prices climb to new highs. Democrats use the inflation trend to challenge the administration while Republicans counter that inflation is a partisan talking point. The Federal Reserve boosted the discount rate to 3 percent in August, aiming to cool borrowing and cap price gains. A White House adviser says policy seeks growth with inflation containment, not a total halt. More on page nine A.

Sterling F. Green Washington Eisenhower Federal Reserve Board White House

Government cuts down payment to spur low cost housing

Washington actions by federal housing agencies lower down payments raise borrowing limits and increase mortgage purchasing prices to boost construction and home purchases. Four steps include FHA lowering minimum down on 9000 dollar homes and FNMA increasing purchase prices while FHFB raises member borrowing share. White House ties moves to Eisenhower request amid high credit demand.

Washington White House Federal Housing Administration Federal Home Loan Bank Board Savings and Loan Federal National Mortgage Assn FNMA Eisenhower

North Carolina Board seeks 674 million for schools over two years

The North Carolina Board of Education asked for 163.9 million to run schools next year and 168 million for the following year, up from 134 million this year. Teacher raises average 19.3 percent, with new salary scales for A and graduate certificates, plus 9.5 month to 9 months work year. Enrollment growth is cited at 30,000 annually, needing more teachers and classrooms.

Raleigh North North Carolina A. S. Brower Durham Board of Education Commission Brower

Joe Smith Switches Parties in Greensboro

Joe Smith, a 43 year Republican, registered as a Democrat this week in Greensboro. His wife Margaret also changed parties. He cited disapproval of the smug attitude of Republicans at the national convention as seen on television.

Greensboro N. C Joe Smith Joe ‘Smith Margaret

Cyprus Strike Protests Over Executions Hit Britain Greece

In Nicosia Greek authorities warn that executions of three extremists convicted of murder could deteriorate ties with Britain. Archbishop Dorotheos appeals for clemency as a nationwide strike spreads from morning and may last until Monday.

Nicosia Cyprus Athens Constantine Tsatsos Britain Greece Dorotheos Pan-Hellenic Union of Cyprus

Marine Corporal Faces Trial at Parris Island

Erie corporal Richard J. Bille, 21, will be court-martialed on a charge of maltreating recruit Donald Hamisfar, 20, who says he was slugged in the stomach on Aug. 23 at the Parris Island training depot. Hamisfar underwent hernia surgery Aug. 28 and is expected to resume boot training around Oct. 1.

Parris Island S. C Marine Corps Erie Richard J. Bille Donald Hamisfar Ohio Hamisfar Bille Oscar Peatross 5Th Hamilfar U. S S., Naval Hospital Beaufort

Principal cites police calls after school integration

Washington junior high principal testifies that since integration he calls police up to 50 times a year and cancels most social events. He notes neighborhood transition toward a predominantly Negro student body and cites discipline issues. He adds academic standards remain, but more students are in lower achievement bands.

Washington Arthur Storey Macfarland Junior Special House Dist. of Columbia Macfarland Storey John Bell Williams D-Miss Misouri Williams

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