22 Sep 1958
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1958
Page
1
At the Atomic Energy Commission test site a 500 foot shaft blast released a nuclear reaction from an undescribed device. The safety test sought designs with maximum handling safety and showed no measurable radiation off site. Observers watched from 2.5 miles away as metal housing disintegrated and flame, smoke, and dirt rose from the mouth of the shaft.
The Assembly has not acted on shelving Red China’s U N bid for another year. Eisenhower rejected Khrushchev’s letter demanding U S forces exit Formosa, calling it intemperate. Tass accused U S saber rattling as brinkmanship while diplomats weigh risks of a U S Red China clash.
Dollar Days are promoted nationwide to lure shoppers into bargains and everyday items. Many roam in crowds hoping for free or heavily discounted goods, often buying things they do not need or will not use. The piece cautions that such spending wastes energy and diverts attention from spiritual aims and duties.
India and six Asian African nations urge the UN General Assembly to reverse a steering committee decision and consider seating Red China this session. The 21 nation committee voted 12 to 7 to defer action on Chinese representation for a year, with debates expected on mainland and Nationalist China positions. US officials expect a smaller vote than last year and reserve rights to act if talks fail to progress toward a cease fire.
American Pacific top commander Gen. Laurence Kuter joined Adm. Harry Felt Vice Admiral Roland Smoot and other U S military officers in strategic talks on Formosa as shelling of Quemoy continued. Nationalist Defense Ministry reported 15 500 shells struck Quemoy since Saturday with supplies landed on the island for the eighth straight day.
Evangelist Billy Graham drew 14 375 worshippers to a four million dollar arena for the opening of a 25 meeting revival. In his sermon he urged a call for Christ and warned of social chaos, noting racial tensions and referencing Martin Luther King. About 390 responded.
North Carolina Governor Luther Hodges spoke as board chairman at the Southern Regional Education Board meeting in Lexington. He urged continued regional cooperation to advance higher education, describing past efforts and a Charleston meeting with state legislators as proof of tangible benefits from collaboration.
AP analysis notes Khrushchev aims to transform Soviet higher education by turning most universities into night and correspondence schools. The plan targets 14 to 17 year olds for labor mobilization, with studies conducted after work hours. Political motives trump economics amid past student unrest.
Sherman Adams will deliver a nationwide radio and television address from Washington to disclose if he will resign as President Eisenhower's chief aide. The surprise White House meeting with Eisenhower followed Adams resigning and facing questions over accepting favors from Bernard Goldfine. Republicans fear Adams' continued presence could hurt GOP prospects in November.
The Kremlin blasted President Eisenhower after he rejected Khrushchev's warning on the Far East crisis. Moscow accused U.S. authorities of ignoring the voice of reason and warned that tense relations risk a new low as Soviet and American positions remain confrontational. Tass described Khrushchev's note as a plea for peace amid American saber rattling in the Taiwan Strait. Red China denounced the White House move as undiplomatic.
Eight Negro students resumed classes at Van Buren High School Arkansas amid threats of a white student walkout that did not occur. The judge had refused to order enforcement of the integration plan, but offered help if obstacles continued. Demonstrations were mild with a single slur heard as students entered.
John L Lewis secured a government wage rise for miners on federal coal and nears terms for a broader agreement. The government plans a 50 cent per hour increase to 2.745 dollars for coal sold to the government under the Public Contracts Act, with a proposed 1.20 dollar daily wage rise and a 50 cent per ton welfare fund contribution, plus holiday pay and shorter hours as talks proceed with Edward Fox's Bituminous Coal Operators Assn.
Rev Martin Luther King Jr. remained on the critical list at Harlem Hospital after being stabbed by Isola Ware Curry, 42, during a book signing. Surgeon Dr Aubre Maynard said King faces weeks in hospital and months to recover with possible disability risks, as Curry undergoes mental observation at Bellevue Hospital.
Two 17 year old cousins from Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas enroll at Gastonia High to resume studies after integration disturbances closed their home school. Ann and June Williams live with their grandmother Mrs A L Bulwinkle. Their father E G Williams transported them last week and plans to return today.
The atomic powered submarine Skate arrives at Boston Navy Yard ending a 12 000 mile trip started July 31 and setting an underwater cruising record of 31 days. Commander James F Calvert saluted the crew's families as wives from New London greet the homecoming.
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